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By Carof Crenna

THE BOUNDARIES between what women can wear to -erk and
on weekends are no longer clear

This is due lo the ‘90s fashion phenomenon of “sot tattoring ”
{t replaces both the hard-edged, constricting suits for business and
overly relaxed sweats for casual times

Multi-curpose, softly tailored and draped separates con be
worn seven days a week without having to do major wardrobe
remodelling.

These separates rely on pure and simple design, rather than
the gimmicks shown in the past, reflecting a more classic,

sophisticated mood

This doesn't mean you have to keep your character in the
closet, though

You can create more interest with a few stand-up-and-take-
natice details

Take as an example the outtits shown here from Reitman’s in
Capilano Mall

They can be made to look elegant, even discreet, with the nght
coordinating.

Then add some punchy suspenders or a romantic hat Do
some unexpected short-over-tong layering with the vest and
untucked blouse. Slide a slinky knit under pants instead of o

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Catherine wears crinkle
draped pants, $39.99,
long gauze blouse with
ruffle, $32.99, embroidered!
vast for $23 ancl hat, $13.
In inset left photo she wears
suspendered colton trousers
for $49.99 and a cropped
rib knit shell, $24.99

In photo inset right, litle
Hayley wears a floral dress
with buttons for $27.99. All
from Reitman’s.

Photos by
Brad Ledwidge

sopisticated shirt and voila! Instant personality.

Mix updated basics like this embroidered vest, long ruled
gcuze blouse, cropped rib-knit shell and elastic-waist draped
pants, pouring them with jackets midweek and with jeans for
weekend.

Funts make a good base item, especially in dressier styles
which provide more versatility

Pale colors in lightweight and soft fabrics create the best
chameleon-like clathes.

The items shown here are in linen, cotton, rayon and silk for
comfort in warm temperatures.

Reitman’s carries its merchandise in sizes up to 24 for ladies
and a variety of children’s wear for toddlers to pre-teens.