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$ * *• V1 » » f.f f f - » 1 / J ** 'tf > ...^4 Great Time To Get The Jump On Your Spring Wardrobe With Beautiful Clothes from Genevieve's. ri enevieve s 1315 N. Riverside McHenry 385-0238 Fashion Favors Free Spirit By DEVIE ROSENBLOOM Fashion watchers have been having a field day observing the revival of elegance, the revival of the classics, the re­ vival of the Forties and Fifties -- and even the return of Far-Eastern flavor is evident in this eve­ ning coat. Chinese mandarin collar and frog closings are featured on deeply pleat­ ed textured worsted coat. Beautiful seam­ ing completes the look. National Board of the Coat and Suit Industry. Doubling Up Is Travel Tip The time for adventure, via vacations, is here again and "on-the-double' ap­ pears to be the phrase to know. First of the doubles: starting with two colors, and building a wardrobe around them, eliminates the need for any extra shoes or bags or extra weight. A suit with blouse and jacket can be given added fashion mileage by includ­ ing pants. And, knits are indispensable. They un­ pack, travel and come up looking fresh without a moment's notice. Scarves and jewelry can give dresses a tamed down or dressed up look as the occasion demands. After-five fun can be more fun with two cocktail dresses--one in a vivid print, the other in basic black. Packing a fast-drying bathing suit that boasts a long cover-up dress can travel from hotel to pool- side to restaurant in noth­ ing flat. A long scarf is practical­ ly a must. It drapes around the neck, can be used as a Accent Is On Simpl Elegance Spring appears to be bursting out all over with a dictionary of fashion words scrapped while hysterics took over. Now simple elegance is back and the accent is on tailoring -- flattering and wearable -- notes the Na­ tional Board of the Coat and Suit Industry. The welcome return seems to refer to beautiful seam­ ing and careful detail--with flattery for everyone. Large collars or revers. Small "schoolgirl" collars. Princess shapes. Single breasted styles again. The blazer, apparently re­ fusing to be quenched, re­ flects current trends. Nau­ tical, cardigan or big-col­ lared, it can be found top­ ping pleated skirts or roomy tap-dancer's pants. Single or double-breasted, it has its influence on coats as well. Coats seem to cover as lightly as possible. Tie-belts and patch pockets continue. Side-closings appear to be making a come-back as is more fit through the waist. Suits could be stealing the scene, and accessories -- little ties and belts -- are {(eared to them. The layered ook, seemingly a strong favorite, can be accom­ plished with little skinny sweaters or a vest over a blouse. Newer looks include little toppers instead of jackets; hacking jackets --and blouse attached to the skirt --rather than a dress under a jacket. In both coats and suits, the direction appears to be East. Mandarin collars, frog closings, Chinese working jackets are seen again and again. Fabrics are light and natural with camel, crepe, gabardines and mohair ap­ pearing often. Flannels, crunchy tweeds, seersuckers and knits come up as favor­ ites. When the polyesters are used they are generally blended for added softness. -Page 2- Far Eastern influences. , / Every glance backward gives impact to tomorrow s fash­ ion trends. Evvry prophetic look ahead reaffirms the indi­ viduality and independence of today's woman. As the pendulum swings back and forth, one thing becomes very evident -- up­ dated nostalgia travels most compatibly with free and inventive spirits. As today's woman shows her preference for the nat­ ural and real, the mood of fashion is also natural and real. The costume-y look is out--the soft, feminine look is in. Suits seem to be making an honest return to the jacket and skirt -- under­ stated but still smashing. Many suit skirts are hip- stitched and then pleated. The costume becomes important with beautiful seaming and careful atten­ tion to detail. Coats are lighthearted with tie-belt and patch pocket details. Side-closings appear often and the oriental Influence is found in suits, costumes and coats. The topper is a newsy fingertip length, going well over pants, skirts and dresses. The smock and tent shape coats also are seen. The dress that started back, is back. Soft and feminine with gores, flares, pleats, ruffles and tiers. It pops up in lively prints or two- or tri-tone solids. The dress and matching sweater returns, too. The shirtdress? Still the success story in fashion. Pantsuits remain ward­ robe staples. Many pants have wide flared cuffs, many sport cuffs. The blazer con­ tinues to be a classic favor­ ite, showing up over every­ thing in a woman's ward­ robe. Separates continue to be the focal point for most oc­ casions. Worn in layers -- with shirts, vests, halters, and tank tops over pants and skirts. Length is simply a matter of personal choice. Hovering at the kneecap or just be­ low. in many daytime out­ fits -- grazing the ankle J or day and nighttime. Evening lengths most of­ ten are full length, but the shorter versions are seen after dusk, too. The nautical look appears to be on deck all of the time. Quite naturally it shows up in red. white and blue combos. Prints and patterns are happy in wonderful Instant mixes. Checks with stripes, plaids with dots -- any com­ bination is companionable. Evening gowns can be the barest of the bare -- with plunging necklines, halter tops and absolutely bare backs. Or. they can be total coverups, often with pris­ tine little white collars and cuffs. Short puffed sleeves, in­ flated ballooning ones and long drifting butterfly styles are trends to be watched. Fabrics include some new old-favorites -- seersucker, madras, denim and ging­ ham. Cottons and polyester blends appear often, as does leather. The mysterious Oriental-look in an ele­ gant, impeccably tailored fashion. Here, a fine wool blend suit is accented with a mandarin-collared jacket, gored and flip­ py skirt. National Board of the Coat and Suit Industry. head cover or. be a smash wraparound sash. Daytime pumps, comfort­ able walking shoes and a pair of evening slippers step out everywhere. Folding bedroom slippers can dou­ ble as beach sandals. Wigs can take the worry out of apr6s swimtime and, extra reading glasses, sun­ glasses and cosmetics in small plastic jars make traveling easy. A raincoat and fold-up umbrella take up little space and may prove to be lifesavers. Jewelry Trends Dramatic or understated, there's something for every costume in spring's fashion Jewelry. Flashing circles of golden or silvery metal appear as necklaces -- then repeat themselves at the ear lobes. Rings assume domed, con­ toured shapes -- sometimes covering two fingers -- or are as delicate as small sculptures. Cuff bracelets appear at each wrist, chain belts circle the waist, small pins can adorn a suit or dress. Pearls, in single or mul­ tiple strands -- in choker opera lengths -- make nostalgic reappearance. or Colors come through clearly. Very positive pastels include lime, peach, yellow and pink. Reds and all shades of green seem to be vibrant favorites, blue goes the gamut from powder to navy. White as well as black remain on the spring fash­ ion scene. Crisp, crackling taffeta -- frequently flounced and ruffled -- is seen in great plaids or solid tones. Knits that travel like troupers and slinky nylon jerseys are seen everywhere, at any hour. Colors include positive pastels, vivid reds and greens and yellows, black, navy and white.