| FASHION STATEMENTS ‘DESIGNERS TAKE fash- ‘ton out on.a limb this sea- Son. _ Under short skirts, they reveal long stretches of leg which . are covered in provoca- tive hosiery. Short skirts aren’t “the only reason for the leg show. . : _See-through and ‘semi-sheer layers, long, draped skirts with slits and short shorts add to _ the bareness, ': : - Footwear’s exagger- ated styling, from rugged combat boots to delicate ‘Tittle ballet flats, also draw the eye to the leg. . Since even the heaviest styles are shown with skirts and shorts, : added texture is needed to bridge _ the gap between shoe and hem. ., Designers also send bare legs ‘down: runways in spring collec- tions, representing the trend . toward very shecr hose and natur- "al leg tones as well as demonstrat- ing the new popularity of socks. They ali agree that a well- . dressed woman does not buy an "expensive outfit, spend time accessorizing it and then neglect her legs, even in warmer months. - New technology can transform ‘the leg from sexy to'sporty no matter what ‘ype of clothing you wear. New super-sheer Lycra hose that make you look like you * have nothing on give a subtly pol- ished appearance. Lace and open lace-work patterns, net and gauze, crochet, ribknits, horizontal stripes. pebbled textures and flo- rals cover legs. Thigh-high hose or stay-ups in sheer deniers, textures and opaque knits are’prevalent in spring fash- - jon shows. They are very provocative if you allow the banded edge to show, and are simply cool and comfortable if you don’t. Ralph Lauren turned heads when he showed black opaque stay-ups with a bare upper thigh “revealed under short skirts. Sock lengths end at the ankle, . the thigh and everywhere in between. Thigh-high socks are seme- times pushed down to just above 66 A well-dressed woman. _does not buy an expensive outfit, spend time accessorizing it and then neglect her legs. 99 the knee when worn with casual skirts and shorts for a ballet look. Over-the-knee socks are new, shown in fine knits and lace for dressier shoes and thick casual knits for slipping on beneath heavy shoes and boots. Slightly shorter trouser-length socks in lightweight natural knits are worn with the many pant styles offered. Anklets are very popular, slipped into pumps, laceups and even casual sandals. Calvin Klein prompted the trend, adding little white anklets to skirts, shorts and pants for schoolgirl charm. The newest way to wear your legs is to layer them. in keeping with the clothing trends, light, knitted layers of SEW WHAT?... JUST ABOUT ANYTHING WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW! an v'\ VESTS: Inspirations & vests from quilted. to crinkled. Tips for choosing & fitting o pattern to complement} your wardrobe, Tue., May 10, 7-9:30 pm (Come see our window display) * QUILT PIECING: Accurate cutting & marking techniques are, the founda-| tion of a successful quilt. Learn speed cutting methodsf and piecing techniques that will enable even a beginner to produce a successful first quilt. Registration includes a} kit that will become a sample quilt top during the class. Wed., May 4, 11 & 18, 7-9:30 pm. | FLEVEL 1 SEWING: For. people who have not sewn beforé, You will moke a pull-on ‘ top while you learn basic sewing skills, how to use a commercial pottern & basic sewing machine operation. 6 sessions - Mon., April 25 - June 6, 7-9 pm, KCOMING SOON: Kids’ summer sewing camps, heirloom sewing, home decorating! workshops and more! Pre-registration a must! TO PRE REGISTER CALL 986-1341 MON - SAT 9:30-6 PM ideas for all kinds of lined] ; varying lengths continue down the leg. showing socks over hase and socks over socks. Socks worn over hose, slouched at the ankle or pushed just below the knee, balance a heavy shoe and provide more cov- erage for short skirts, as an alter- native to leggings worn beneath. Hosiery and sock patterns and textures are mixed for more inter- est. Colorless, natural clothing has also influenced legwear, bringing countless numbers of shades that fall between white and beige. Sand, putty, camel, taupe, heather, wheat. almond, skintone, creain and ivory are all ‘available® Neutral colors such as sage, ©” denim blue, black, navy, and pale pastels are other options. - Betty Knox, owner of The Sock Exchange stores and Fatal Attractions, stales that stay-ups, natural colors, almost invisible sheers and different lengths in socks are most popular - for our climate and lifestyle this season. She carries a good range of thigh-length hose including those with a horizontal stripe -— a hot look on New York streets right now — by Jonathan Aston, lace styles by Suncee and opaque black stay- ups by Ralph Lauren. Her socks range from new over-the-knee lengths in thick ribbed cotton by Suncee to slouch socks in a variety of natural col- ors for boats by Alfred Sung to anklets in lace and fine textures by American Essentials. Super-sheer hose with Lycra are made in soft skin tones with a sheen —- sheer enough to allow your tan to show through — as fine as 15 denier by Dim, and in even more durable, though finer, 10 denier by a higher- quality label called Phillipe Matignon. Beginning April 6 we're taking the cutting shears to our prices: You can save 25% on our full selection of first “ Graphi Ie Cerol Cranna ° - THE NEWEST legs are layered or Provecatve, Counselling ... the best thing I've ever done" ° = Couples @ Individuals... No charge for. the initial consultion. 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