Adding to those complaints, many women missed the highly polished brass insignia and buttons, and many thought that the taupe shade was unbecoming to their complexions.37 In 1953, to alleviate some of the problems, women were authorized to purchase the taupe uniform in cooler and more wrinkle-resistant fabrics (tropical worsted, etc.).38 In another concession, during the summer of 1954 only, officers and enlisted women could wear the white uniform (optional purchase) on duty with the cafe brown shoes, bag, gloves, and white hat.39 The most welcome relief from the taupe uniform came in 1954 in the form of a newly designed summer uniform as an optional purchase item for officers and enlisted women
But on the thickest, most searing days, the best loose dresses are our saviors
Although still a reasonably heavy fabric, sleeveless and pinafore designs have made the tweed dress wearable whatever the season, and lighter shades like cream and white offer a fresh alternative that speaks of elegance and refinement
I polled my fb fans a few weeks ago and showed them this picture as inspiration for a hepplewhite dresser that I would be painting
A-model wedding dresses with few details or straight cuts provide simple elegance
Fabric: lace, satin, cotton
