THERE WAS a time when no self-respec-
ting long dress would be caught on a beach
-~ unless, of course, it was accompanied by
a full orchestra, well decorated gazebo and
several dozen invited guests.

By Carol Crcnna
Contributing Writer

what comes naturally seems to feel more
appropriate, the ‘boundayies. are blurring
, between what you can wear on and off tlie
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The best dresses for summer are made to
go absolutely anywhere.
.: The ones spotted at this beach capture
“the spirit.of modern dressing, in styles that
‘1 are just'as comfortable for ballroom danc-
ing as they are for barefoot walks.

'They’re simply ‘styled with a reloxed fit,
for nothing more. complicated than a stroll
along -a- deserted; stretch of sand. Breezy

fabrics = like :silk™ crepe, rayon, “georgette,
;lace’and -handkerchief-weight “cotton keep

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NEWS photos Neil Lucente

DRESSES ARE a sexy alternative to those basics you pull out
whenever you need versatility. If you're unsure what your busy
schedule will include from one hour to the next, slip on a fuss-
free dress like one of these from Bryan's Fashions and be ready
for what the day offers. Large photo: navy floral button-front
dress, $105, by Rebecca. Bottom left: crisscross floral georgette
dress, $80, by Rebecca. Bottom right: off-white lace dress, $135,
by Algo. Hats and jewelry also from Bryan’s Fashions in Lynn
Valley Centre. Photo styling by Caro! Crenna.