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PHOTOPLAY' FASHION HISTORY
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"The good old days" — it's a well-known phrase. Our files of those same old days yielded some sights that will put an end, for all time, to the boasting females of that famous generation. Top row: a velvet bathing suit with ruffles of taffeta "for beach purposes only"; a natty tennis costume that's a far cry from the shorts our movie queens wear today; high pointed shoes worn with a "simple little evening gown." "Our Mary" in a "useful" frock of navy serge which Madame Lanvin has made "ornamental" as well; a flapper's ball dress — the coy lace petticoat and those "Baby Louis" heels give it the necessary umph; plain but rich, Norma Talmadge's satin bathing suit with tasseled knickers. Second row: beauty unadorned — Mabel Normand in an unpretentious afternoon frock. Half socks were daring, especially with a "one-piece" bathing suit; "Viola Dana plays a fast game" — in this tennis costume? Black and white checked motif for action in a pool; "a beach dress" (!) — just purple brocaded velvet with batik cape. Fur for richness, spats for warmth and cut-out shoes for vanity — that's Anita! Bottom: the hose on Bebe Daniels floored us; a new idea was Lois' looped ribbon "taking the place of summer fur"; "a novelty," this black and white "slip-on" dress so perfect for golf. Why men went wrong — Phyllis Haver. Billie's all set for a California blizzard. Off in a cloud of dust — chic motorist Mae