18 - Sunday, October 18, 1987 ~ North Shore News Fashion __ SOFT CURVES, CLEAN LINES Fei DESIGNS ON the runways of New York, Paris and Milan promise that femininity will continue to characterize fashions for fall 1987. This year’s feminine look has a freshness not found in sentimental styles of the past. There is an em- phasis on soft curves and clean lines. Fall’s fashionable woman will choose romantic ruffles without the fuss, classic combinations that are far from conservative, or trendsetting options conscious of the feminine form. The first emphasis this fall is on romance — full attention is paid to the feminine ability to charm and captivate. This year’s fashion-conscious nostalgic will be wearing soft knit designs and contoured shapes, with delicate trimmings of lace and ruf- fles. Her jewelry choices will em- phasize the same mood: Designs that move comfortably with the body — sculptured forms, braided constructions, and open links — are embellished with bows, but- inimity character terflies and hearts. The woman who favors this feminine look will pay close atten- tion to shape and suggestion. “Such women will choose precious metal jewelry of lacy, filigree con- structions, animal and bird images, and fluted, ruffled and amorphic designs,’’ according to jeweler Joel Karten. Earthy browns and deep vine- yard colors make their way into the fall wardrobe of the more nostalgic female; and glimmering pearls and richly hued gemstones in pear and heart shapes add fan- ciful touches. The collector of fashion classics demands elegance and quality that will last. She selects ner clothing and her jewelry with care to achieve her aim: