Sunday, November 7, 1993 ~ North Shore News

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Distressed over your dress?

He THE arrival of a party
invikidon takes you im-
inediately to vour closet,
distressed over what to wear
this time, read on.

By Carol Crenna
Contributing Writer

Dressing up this year is) dil-
ferent, more sophisticated,
siinplified, with aoosense of tor.
tating, not froth,

The festive season may be weeks
away, but sostal calendars are al-
ready vetting filled with fundriis-
ers, theatre dites, dinner parties
and business get-togethers to
bring in the holiday.

What should sou
wear?

The best outf ta buy now will
see you threugh the holiday
season, but won't be relegated to
the back of the closet in Fanuary.
It will be worn right through until
next summer.

Fashionably formal looks stress
comfort and practicality: in’ addi-
tion to evening ghunor. They are
often made into simplified,
relaxed shapes chat steal their beat
from daywear styles.

Feminine suit separates, sheath
aud slip dresses, long slitted skirts
and evening pants are designed in

choose to

Photos by
Mike Wakefield

SIMON CHANG fashions, and
accessories, are available

at Feminella Fashions,

Lynn Valley Centre.

Vintage Rolls Royce
courtesy of the

Park Royal Hotel.

Fashion co-

ordination,

Carol Crenna.

rich fabrics with subte additions
of glitz.

Femmella Fashions in’ Lynn
Valley Centre has several dressing
options created by designer Simon
Chang. Chang, who ts known for
his refreshing interpretations of
classic women's wear, offers suits
and dresses that will take you
from one festive function to
another,

This may be the perfeet time to
introduce yourself to the longer-
length slim) skirt, which should
skim below your calf or a couple
of inches above the ankle.

Chang’s fong wool crepe skirt
has a provocative ruffle down the
side and a slit at back. It can be-
slipped under an evening jacket
for one party, then worn with a
dressy blouse for the next.

The Montreal-based designer
adds witty details to his formal
blouses including intricately em-
broidered miniature gloves, hats.
sunglasses and other accessories.

Simple little evening dresses top
the trends,

Chang makes his little black
dréss in a slip style that’s long and
body-skimming. It has decorative
bugle beads and sequins in black,
trimming the bodice and hem for
glamor that is noticed only when
you move.

To finish his evening wear, the
designer also creates jewelry, belts
and searves,

Shawl scarves, some with lringe
and others with fashionable pat-
terns, and colorful belts can dress
your outfit dawn for dinner,