PAGE TWENTY News from Paris... From head to toe, the key word from Paris is narrow ac- cording to Helene Curtis ex- perts who offer the following tips on spring/summer fash- ions for 1983: © Hair is short and simple close to the head to follow the fitted fashion feeling. Styles are cropped at the nape, spill over the forehead to cover eyebrows; ears are exposed to reveal chunky earrings. Pruned layers are body- permed, fluffed for volume, gelled for spiky height. It’s a ‘soft, free-spirited look, and it’s the newest statement from Paris, where wild, frizzy, full styles have reigned in recent years. ® Two major, fashion shapes: the fitted, form- defining, waisted look, espe- * cially popular in daywear suits; and the long, lean lines of dropped-waist casual and evening fashions. ® Suits are dressier than ever, with their structured, fit- ted forms, and glove and hat , accessories. e Hemlines range from ankle to mid-thigh. Flat heels ' are still right with short, , casual skirts, but high heels are required to complement dressier day and evening wear. | ® Colors are earthy: copper, | bronze, khaki, sage, milky peach, deep sand, and sweet pea. Browns are paired with | royal or navy blue. (Keep these | in mind for your hair color | choices!) ® Two-toned looks are popular. Dresses, suits, casual white, tone-on-tone (violet Two-toned shoes, hats, belts, earrings are right for spring. ® Big bows accessorize the .or decorate the flat- brimmed little hats popular in Paris. Fabric patterns have toned down to narrow stripes, sub- .a far cry from the flamboyant flower patterns ® Words to remember: fit- ted...simple... slinky... lean .. dressy. Polished, dashing and leggy! These are the words that best describe spring fash- ions and the way women are going to look in them. Deceptively simple and very American, the best de- signs reflect a new-found lady- . like refinement. Slim coat dresses, Chanel-inspired suits, skinny sweater/skirt combos unbuttoning to the thigh—all are designed to show off American women’s well-exercised bodies and their justly famous long, lean legs. With almost no pants in sight, women are going to have to think seriously about what to put on their legs. The hosiery manufacturers knew the fashion outlook long before anyone else and have been begin with daily. . arriving VALUES T0O*119 PRICED MEN'S SPORT COATS 347 95 $ 8995 FROM $3095 into spring with Du Pont’s wonder fiber Lycra to create a myriad of beautiful leg looks. So many styles abound that deciding the color, texture and weight of one’s legwear this year will be like choosing dinner from a smorgasbord. If there’s one accessory that will play a major role in fashion this spring, it’s legwear. In a carnival of colors, patterns and weaves—this spring’s panty- hose made with the Lycra fiber feel like silk and fit like a sec- ond skin. Some of the looks we loved on the runways were: © Tone-on-tone: sheerest of sheer pantyhose delicately tinted the same hue as the dress. This is especially good for creating a slim silhouette. ® Lace: from toe tip to waistband, the laces look best in white and ecru with antique clothing or soft pastel “‘coun- try’’ dresses. The red and black versions are best saved for evening glamour. ® Opaques: glistening in such crayon colors as yellow, blue and green that add just the right high-note to ubiquitous black. ® Textures for business: her- ringbones, dots-and-dashes,, tiny diamonds woven into Lycra-enriched sheer panty- hose. These are conservative enough for the most old- fashioned employer, yet allow working women to look and feel fashionable. If there's any season when a women should show off her Special Jewelry. and Special Clothes for Special Women — mE CY & Get into Golo . . . x I + * x x or * * legs, it’s spring. And this year, there are lots of ways to step out in style. | and still @The typical American male can slash his clothing budget 40 to 60 percent by shopping prudently, buying creatively, and using some plain common sense, advises Stuart Ander- son, president of Anders Clothing Clearance Centers, a nationwide chain of men’s discount clothing stores. “Clothes should make the man, not break him. Unless they intend to wear price tags on their sleeves, most men aren’t willing to spend $400 on a designer suit they can buy in a discount store for $220,” he says. Mr. Anderson offers the fol- lowing advice on buying qual- ity men’s wear without losing your shirt: ® Spend less on “invisible” items such as socks, under- wear and pajamas. Save your money for clothing people can readily see. ® Avoid fads. Stick to con- servative styles that will be around longer. ® Avoid flashy colors. Navy blue or charcoal gray are best for suits. Deeper, darker tones, subdued patterns and stripes heip you look taller, slimmer. ® Improvise to stretch your wardrobe. Mix and match. ents ON SHAPELY AND SLEEK SUITING IN BLACK & WHITE and PASTELS 655-3215 Consider at least one “quad” —suit with a vest and an extra pair of lighter shade slacks. You'll get four outfits for the price of one, Anderson advises. coast to coast including Balt gg more, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Seattle. e Check the quality of all RB ALLY garments. Inspect the fabric. MEN'S NEW SPRING ARRIVALS. 3: >; Does it feel firm in your hand? ' In more expensive garments, fabric has a good “feel” to it. Check the lining. Has it been sewn properly? Does it lie flat and neat? When buying a suit, check the collar to en- sure that it lies flat and doesn’t curl up. CHOOSE FROM VARIOUS STYLES! ) Reg. $100 to $250 ¢ Finally. . . put the clothing $ $ on and stand before a three- Sale! 40 t 130 way mirror. Check your apear- | ance carefully. If the garment ; doesn’t look good on you, don’t buy it, no matter what the price. Avoid suits that re- quire major alterations. Near the Light, Cor. Corey & Main St., Anders Clothing Clearance Centers are located in 15 cities EISLER 2a SAAS SU STON AN AA0 ay Sr 631 Fellows Ave., Wilkes-Barre 822-6840 el LEAR De “WN. OA BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER CLOTHES IN A BOUTIQUE SETTING oe Coats eSuits e Dresses Sportswear e Formal Gowns e Cocktail Dresses @ Beautiful & Unusual Accessories NZ RS ~ oR Come, Be Pleasantly Surprised Open Daily *Past Kingston Shopping 10 AM to 5 PM Comer. Route 1) imo, o ymouth. Turn left at Mon. Nite library, Hanover St. Cross ‘til 9 PM bridge. 2nd building on left. Cotton . oy Narrows Shopping Mall Edwardsville, Pa. 17-287-6561 Store Mowrs: ‘Mon. thru Sat. 10 A.M. - 5:00P.M.
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