Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, May 31, 2025
Fashion in 1900 and news from around the town
Thursday, May 31, 1900: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, The Comet reported several short news items of interest to local citizens; some of these news items were included in a column entitled “What Fashion Says”. That column informed the readers what the well-dressed woman would be wearing in the upcoming season. “Pale blue and pink dimities are effectively trimmed with black lace.”
Dimities are fabrics that are usually printed in either stripes or checks.
“Black taffeta silk Eton costs are ornamented with rows of white stitching.
“Fans are larger – a little larger – than the empire styles so long in vogue.
“There is a decided tendency to floor in handkerchiefs.