C13 - Wednesday, August 24, 1983 - North Shore News

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C olors are bold for fall

ERnARADATE PAD cessories complete an outfit This is what fashion is all
FROM PAGE C12 but more often than not they about: the continuous crav-
make the outfit unusual or ing everyone feels for the

The dress, often oversiz- new. new and the different.
ed, skims the body, cinched
at the waist or left to fall
naturally. Loose neckline
cowls and deep armholes
leave the arms and neck
unrestricted. This more
relaxed approach to dressing
is accompanied by another
style that uses the body as a
base to build and accentuate
its structure.

This style centers on the
shoulder aea. The masculine
look is made feminine by us-
ing more material, more
padding and stiffer fabrics.
This approach is not limited
to suits or jackets but is
widely used by the more
sophisicated lines of
sweatwear.

Today’s knit fabrics have a
wonderful quality for struc-
turing the body shape. Nor-
ma Kamali’s designs are a
prime example of
sophisticated sweatwear.
The styles for fall adapt well
to the active lifestyle.

Accessories have taken on
stronger accents. They are
not just helpful touches but
essential partners in dress-
ing. The hat, glove and scarf
are highlighted as_ the
season’s best investments.

The variety of hats
available now makes outfits
more versatile and more fun
than ever to wear, while the
elegant touch of a glove
enhances more than just the
evening look.

The current selection
combines leather, lace, wool
and cotton with the details of
snaps, stitching and velcro to
provide different looks. The
renewed interest in hats and
gloves adds distinction and
mystery to any wardrobe.
Scarves and shawls are
larger and longer than

_ A LITTLE romance on the dance floor. Lisa steps out In a
before. They can be worn biack taffcta evening party dress with white polka dots, white
asymetncally draped over collar, and puff sleeves. Her full skirt is perfect for dancing.
one shoulder or more Above right is a burgundy suit from Compliments. The skirt
dramatically or over top. of ts fitted with off centre pleats in front, and worn with a mat-
hats. Shoes, belts and bags ching short facket. Under it Marie wears a cream blouse and

silk scarf to complement the outfit. Her hat is also burgundy
are meant to be bought with a black feather in the brim.
together as a set. Often ac-

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