14 - Sunday. March 12, 1989 - North Shore News

AS THE new spring season ap-
proaches, women are undoubtedly
wondering what innovations, prac-
tical or whimsical, the fashion
world is going to dictate.

Rest assured, last spring’s gim-
micks, which most sensible women
rejected, are no longer alive in the
fashion world. The clothes that
look best this season are unfussy
and very wearable.

The direction from many coliec-
tions shows up as a clean-cut look
with a curve — plus a few hidden

perks.

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Pant

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are tailored, yet relaxed, for town
or office, and wonderfully self-
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They also can be electrified with
a bright shock of color.

Dressing is terrifically individu-
al, allowing for a display of ele-
ments of personality that women
demanded ages ago.

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these one-piece collectibles cover
all bases — from office to resort
wear.

Another piece that glides from
day into evening wear is the sarong
skirt.

These skirts are draped, wrap-
ped and slung low on the hips.
With an air of the exotic, this
body-skimming skirt is perfectly
flattering in a vivid floral or a
smoky pastel and is simply indis-
pensable this spring.

Variety is what pants are all
about.

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Many are light and airy, to ca-
ress the body, not confine it. These
pants, low-waisted and less struc-
tured, fly and float on air.

Wide pants co-exist with nar-
row, long with short, catering to
the needs of the wearer. They ali
look right.

Pleats once again show up in full
force. Pair any of the new pant
looks with a jacket, and you're
teady for a night on the town.

Designers Iet their own attitude
prevail resulting in a barrage of
color, florals, stripes and shine.

Floral, particularly daisy pat-
terns, plus blue and white stripes
and chic dot prints show the charm
of the season.

Many collections reMect an casy
yet traditional kind of attitude.
Free-spirited sportswear is rein-
forced, as comfortable pieces go
dotty.

Decorative details add personali-
ty to classically-inspired designs.
Yet ornamentation is reasonable —
metallic embroidery, scalloping
woven into necklines, hems and

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collars, bright grosgrain ribbon
trimmings, or simply a slash of
bold, bright, modern color.

Other strong influences this
season include folklore motifs and
Western and Indian details.

The scarf is not just another ac-
cessory this season. It is
transformed into a sarong skirt,
blouse, dress or belt. With the
focus on the upper body, the
possibilities are endless, when us-
ing scarves at the neckline.

Thankfully, length is no longer
an issue, probably due to most
women’s refusal to play musicai
hemlines. The long and short of
skirts coexist side by sidé. Move-
ment and proportion are important
instead.

The shape of things to come is
the pyramid.

I¢ is a reversal of the past few
seasons, which consisted of a fulier
silhouette on the upper body, over
slim pants and skirts.

The pyramid comes in the form
of swing dresses and width concen-
trated at the ankles.

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