FASHION STATEMENTS:

‘MAINTAINING. A: sem-"

Knitted wool ski pants are worn
as winter leggings on the coldest
days, but even cotton and wool or
acrylic-blend leggings provide
enough warmth in slightly milder:
temperatures,

Most women are sporting opa-
que hose and tights in place of
sheer hose, because they do, in
fact, keep you warmer. Remember
that the higher the. denier
‘(measurement of .thickness and
weight) the. warmer they will. be.
Specialty ‘hose shops.carry styles
“dressy enough for work or even-
ing. ne

‘ Well-clad feet are pushed into
_brightly colored : Wellingtons
‘(pull-on rubber . boots), little
lace-up rubber boots, or water-
_proof hiking boots. Big socks add
the fashionable touch when they
are pulled up high, then folded

_.blance of chic.is not always: “« over the edge of the boot. Some-

.- easy’ when. the temperature:

-drops andthe rain turns to!
“snow. Now is the time .of’.
>year to gather your winter -

“weather wits and-draw’ on

~ your fashion resources.

-. How. are “fashionable — North
. . Shore residents staying warm?
Scanning” .the “ streets provides
everal’ practical guises for highly -
fashionable ‘outer’ wear., Whether -

you. are bound for the cross-coun-

try. ski trail! or just want to survive '
he commute. ‘to. work, . borrow.
- bright ideas from others who have |

‘times ‘two pairs of socks are
layered in accenting colors: «
Cossack. hats and hunting caps
with ear flaps: are worn in a varie-
ty of styles in felt, wool or cotton.
These hats are worn with fashion-
- able long winter coats and jackets .
‘in. more. feminine ‘styles to offset
. their traditional, utilitarian styl-

ing. Tuques and berets have made “

a return,’ especially with =the
young.

“Even women who are not. hat

i wearers have found stylishly smart.
. substitutes. Ear. muffs, a. big re-
“, movable’ hood, and .a luxurious .

_ scarf wrapped around the ; head -

‘learned how to combat snow, rain . are perfect solutions.

; and hail gracefully.
' Comfortable,
ackets,’ hats, « boots, ". vests ‘and |

“wraps.”,are*given «new: interest. ’

: i “toasty shearing,

> feetvand heal: warm - aiid: Pie are
taker» from’ a- variety. of: Sources
“ranging ; from. ‘hunters “to. bikers:

nd foreigners to firefighters. ©.‘

ome” women prefer.-to. wear a

less: cumbersome: parka’ or “wool =
“suit, “jacker’ over, jayers instead of a‘
ong’ ‘heavy coat, which makes get-.

ing: in:and. out, ‘of. _@-cay and driv- -

ng more difficult. Layered looks
: may. also start with a-.fibre-filled:
; that,’ closely . resembles :.the..:
Yeosy ’ zip-out, linings from” hiking -
jackets, ' either: in ‘Plaid. or.
color “ : a
¢: Legs: look best: when kept slim-
and :clean-lined - to’ balance - ‘the
bulkiness ‘needed ‘on: your : upper

chill chasing

“more - practical

When ‘gloves get practical,- they
often get humorous: .too. Heavy’
grey-wool firemen’s mittens and -
similar’, versions . keep’ warmth at’
‘the fingertips. They are worn asa

rather’ bulky addition” to; stylish |.
‘@ trench .. coats: and ” oversized wool

boyfriend jackets. . ;

Knitted “gloves - have become
"much" more. stylish’. and’ are” still...
than’ ‘unlined

leather gloves. They “now. have

~ added ‘detailing. Many fashionable

-hands are’. -covered. by « knitted -
“gloves in plaid patterns, with large
faux fur, cuffs,’ or with , beading
and big colorful'g gemstones, . _

: Most women realize that scarves:
and wraps are a: must to: keep’

‘solid. * “neck, chest’ and: head warm: :One «-

“knitted scarf which you) may’ wish:
to. try. is shaped ‘like a tong tube

‘and is:-pulled. over the -head .to .”
that... gathers.

‘produce | a hoad

body. Long skirts ‘and: full pants ,” ‘around’ the neck: It can be made

become troublesome in snow, ‘and

NDERSTAND THE.
20f Keeping warm, °

you r  dveary...
inter basics.in’a: ‘scarf,’ hat: ‘socks |
and. mitts with a ‘Shot of one color’...

“to, look” classic and sophisticated if”
you top it with a small winter, hat.

‘perspiration next to skin,}:
“layer, with wool, acrylic or: heavy -
““eotton * pants ‘or leggings ‘to: trap.’
: air and keep you warm.

5. Keep the draft out. Choose: a’ ;

jacket . with a ‘draft’ flap: over Zip-'
pers” and collar, . arid: ‘elasticized
inner cuff to ‘keep. heat’ in.: Back ~
‘vents which button up:-when’ it’s
“cold are also. a good. feat ure in. a

Layer . a. coat.

, suede.vest’ over_a ‘sweater then top:
“¥oth ‘with a heavy;wool men’ s'suit
acket,: for example.

> Dress =. in “several lightweight |

layers: rather than’ one. bulky layer.

‘Bulky: clothes: restrict your mobili-
tyand ‘can overheat ‘you, especial- ;
Jy in . Vancouver’ s. changeable :’

-: than metal...

“6, Nylon | zippers ° are” smoother
‘running and’ warmer ‘to the touch

7: Some: outdoor eachusiasts
believe.that if you don’t’shower. in

-the morning before you: spend a
“cold » day outside,

you'll : stay"
warmer because, .the. warm “water

weather, causing a chilling sweat.) opens pores and lets heat escape. «:

rat keep: legs :slim and warm,

“feel warm; :

“+8: Hfsyour: head,:. hands-and “feet ;:.

feel warm,. your whole: body: will
so: make . these your

Ot and boots. :

1 priority.”

9. Sunglasses | look great outside i in
winter stn, and. protect eyes from

~'stinging winds as well as glare.
10. Choose.-a Sophisticated _ scarfs’
“Two. lighter -weight” scarves ——' one

in a’ pattern, one solid
whe

‘s.tgether, ‘and look’ less bulky than

oneé:heavy knitted ‘one, ‘yet provid

more. bulk ; - warmth’ “because of *

ALCAsk a ‘dressmaker tc to line y

wo, Skirt: and- ‘pants for smoother” fits,

12. Slip-thin cotton ‘er wool liner:
inside leather. gloves,” and ‘slide:
thin.".insoles into

i your, + walking.

int

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visible: 2°.

(14.'For'. ‘work, knits
propriate as long’ as. they’ are’ not
* clinging or- too casual. A
jersey dress with’ a -high née’

:, Jong sleeves is a good choice.

Top. its. with. a.

r wool jersey. ar¢
look as professional : as'a suit...
15. Buy’a. handbag ‘or “carryail: big
enough ‘to -hold your “shoes. for
commuting to 9 and from work: ora

warn ae: even nif it’s just in'a
collar’ or hat. .Choose .the. ones.
“that ‘look the most like the. real ”
’ thing to be up-to-date. ar

17. Coats with :zip-out. linings’ or:
removable’ ‘water-resistant « . Shells’:

are | -ap~

“WOOLY KNITS. and layered-on ‘separate are taken from a variety. of sources fr nging from, hunte
ste bikers and foreigners t to firefighters :

wool * ‘clothes such as a flannel shirt’or.a

? water-répellent veohe
boots that are. well: constructed®
with’a’ thick ‘sole: which is’ stitched

* OF. ‘solidly dhered . to! the: uppe

20. Save: your. :

“case or.tote for clear days and’ op
 foré a: moulded” hard: ‘plastic ;" 01
rubber: attache’ for: ‘wetzand . ‘cold

: ‘weather. They: are’ ‘practically’ aA

: in black’or brown.’
te - Carol Crenna |