C4 - Sunday, October 2, 1983 - North Shore News 8 El fashion & 2) It’s time to suit-up for ski season WHEN THEIR back yard is a ski slope, it is easy to see why north shore residents are the first to suit up for skiing. By DIANE RAPSKE The first rule of thumb in choosing a new ski outfit for fall is to throw caution to the wind when it comes to color. Enjoy a color that matches the ‘‘butterflies in the stomach’’ thrill of taking your season’s first run down the back bow! at Whistler mountain. Somber blue and brown just don’t fit in with the heady excitement of cut- ting through untouched powder or going for the first jump. ‘*The earth tones from five years ago are gone. Colors in every imaginable combina- uon are patched, striped and blocked in jackets, pants, sweaters and toques. ‘“‘Mranufacturers have realized the importance of the total look and have pro- vided the whole ensemble. Everything matches, even the gloves,’’ said John Habkirk, owner of Can-Ski Sport Shop. Consider a white suit with large blocks of melon green or vivid orange. Black jackets are exciting with multi col- oured stripes to highlight the shoulder or form a large ‘‘V"’ on the back. Shiny dark greens come with rich purples and blues. All the zippers from the past ten years won’t add up to all those seen on this year’s fashions. ‘*We're being zippered to death,”’ said Habkirk. Zip- pers On jackets, pant legs, sleeves, toques and sweaters, all are functional and come with a pocket. There will be no lack of space to place valuables while skiing the slopes this winter. Jacket shapes are follow- ing the general trend in other areas of fashion, towards the wedge look. Shoulders are wide and padded, or come with small cape-like at- tachments that broaden the appearance of the upper jacket. Some jackets are fit- ted with epaulets, giving a ‘Dry clean only’ no longer exists ONCE UPON a time, vir- tually every garment one bought bore the words ‘‘Dry Clean Only.’’ Before that however, there were no dry cleaners to be found — yet fashionable females and males alike managed to go forth fastidiously. Garment labeling policies are becoming more liberal Consumers are capable of treating them clothing with care and common sense Yet the thought of washing wools, linens, cottons, downs and silks, no matter what their labels advise, can strike terror into the heart of a home launderer @ Wools ~— Dissolve soap flakes (never detergent) in a small amount of hot water, then add cold to fill basin For whites, creams and beiges, add 2 capfuls am monia Swish garments through the sudsy = tepid water, rub spots gently, never scrub. Rinse and drain Add ume to time as tf il were a Y% cup white dtstlled vinegar pillow If outer fabric Park Royal 922-4174 to a few inches of water wrinkles, use a steamer, North Mall (outside) before a thorough rnsing Blot garment with towels then lay flat to dry, patting into shape. @ Silks — Follow’ the directions given for washing wool. After blotting with towels, hang garment on pad- ded hanger until partially dry. Silk should be ironed while damp, with a warm iron and pressing cloth Before washing multi colored silk garments, be sure the dyes are color-fast Ask the store clerk when you pur chase the item @ Downs —. Handwash in a mild, soapy solution, soak ing for half an hour Rinse until garment no longer feels slippery Press water out with hands Tumble dry at gentle cycle for about three hours, tossing in a few terry cloth towels to help absorb moisture and a pair of clean tennis shoes (o prevent clum ping Hang to finish drying, plumping the down from Never ah ion distinct military flavor to the sult. The waist ts fitted close to the body. Waist length jackets are still the most popular item, despite efforts by european designers to br- ing in the long jacket. North Americans may like the warmth of a longer jacket but not the look. Appearance isn’t everything however. Comfort is what truly counts when it comes to shopping for ski SUITS. There is no joy in sitting trapped upon a ski lift chair, with below freezing wind cut- ting through vour jacket as if il was summer cotton. ‘‘For keeping you warm, the natural down fill in ski suits is still number one,’’ Habkirk said. ‘‘For the really icy, cold weather there's nothing that beats it.’’ However, those who ski local mountains know how often halfway through the afternoon, the fluffy, white stuff turns into soaking rain. For the damp cold a material called Dacron II may be more appropriate. “If down gets wet it takes from the curvature of the feather which takes away from the air space, which is She Ca refree including cut (long hair extra) Otter good trom Sept. 16 - Oct 15 “l nicutters Maneline what keeps in the heat of your body,’’ Habkirk said. ‘‘Dacron II also provides high waft air space, but doesn’t get ‘screwed up’ like down can get.’’ Both products are bulky and for the skier who wants his freedom of movement, Thinsulite) may be more practical. Thinsulite, like its name suggests, is thin and yet it is still made to keep the heat in. It is made of a material similar to aluminum, covered with sheets of fibre fill on both sides. Keeping the cold out and keeping with the general fashion trends, designers have incorporated the layered look into their ski wear. Jackets with thin nylon bodies come with padded sleeves and matching reversi- ble vests. Completely change your outfit by simply revers- ing the vest. lf the sun comes out and skiing gets hot, take off the vest and enjoy a light jacket. Jumpsuits are back and very welcome too. No one likes snow down their back and that will never happen when wearing a jumpsuit. 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