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PAGE 3-SUPPLEMENT TO THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER- Separates and collectibles stretch your fashion dollar There's nothing sloppy about today's separates. Most are designed to work beautifully together. They've tuned in to each other in color, cut, fabric and mood. Skirts are the new col­ lectibles, what every wom­ an will be adding to her wardrobe. The new skirts are full but not bulky, in dirndl, flared, gored, wrap­ ped, bias and unpressed or cluster pleats. Look for back or front wrapped skirts, back or front buttons, hip-yoked skirts, wider waistbands with attached sashes or string ties. The culotte skirt is one way to make the big crossover from pants territory. Straight skirts are here, but there's always a certain softness. Feminine look dominates for evening Whatever you choose to wear during the day, the dress takes over for eve­ ning. This is the time for the most feminine looks, for a real change from daywear. Even pants are given a very feminine top­ ping. Dress-ups: the eve­ ning chemise, the floating tent, the real dinner dress, the slip dresses . . . naked and string-tied, the sheer capelet dress, the evening floral prints. Bare shoul­ ders, filmy chifTon, yards of tiny pleats, shirring, lace and ruffles . . . what could make you happier to be a, woman? Evening separates: tiered taffeta skirts, light sequin skirts, the great look of a ruffled blouse teamed with a matching full skirt. Light-hearted spring fabrics in many moods No heavy numbers among Spring fabrics. Everywhere, cotton is the medium for full looks. Poplin, serge, gabardine, lightweight canvas, home­ spuns, muslins, sheer In­ dian cottons, voile and the shiny sports cottons weave Spring magic. Crepe de chine prints, light wool flannels and challis, silk crepe and textured raw silk are classy naturals. Knits are thinner than ever and dingier new airy openwork meshes, alter­ nate bandings of shiny and matte, thin wool jer­ seys for bias shapes, flat knits in solid, intarsias and Missoni looks are on the knit list this season. Let's not leave out: ve­ lours, terry cloth, Cire for rainwear, laces and lace trim, silk chiffon and crepe de chine for evening. Sophisticated handling of spring colors There's a light, sunny outlook for Spring colors. Cheerful crayon brights; red, orange, turquoise, marigold, emerald. Pretty pales: mauve, pink, cham­ ois, apricot, bois de rose, iced mint. What's done with color is more impor­ tant than the color itself these days ... we found lots of the "toned-in" look, monochrome from head to toe, or different-but-re­ lated shades of the same color going the long way from head to toe. Serious shades, army chino, slate, teal, cinnamon and chili, Summer black, teal, lapis and antiqued pales. Two skirts are better than one when they're layers of peasant petticoats . a super young look. The floral printed skirt is long­ er and fuller this season. Any length goes as long as ifs below the knee! Decor tips Create original w a l l hangings to All that empty space, decorate for a pit­ tance yet get very inter­ esting results your family and friends will admire. Look for pre-stitched, in­ expensive canvases at a building supply or art store, which also stocks plastic foam. You may Brava! the graphic prints " '•= . • FRI., MARCH 21, 1975 have saved some pieces of this plastic from house­ hold cartons, and didn't know till now what to do w i t h t h e m ! P l a c e t h e forms on the canvas or other stiff material and get the arrangement most pleasing to you. Paint them with acrylics, let dry, and attach them to the material with white glue. If you nanl to "Wake up" a wall, choose a mirror of distinction. There are many in your favorite shops, some classic, some mod, some rectangular, some copies of antiques ... and of course, some an­ tiques. Use a" mirror to elongate or "pull together" an area, to create the illu­ sion of more, or less space. Get tips from the pro's at the shops, and the deco­ rating magazines. The undercover story for Spring '75 follows the lo! - and-behold look of the previous season. But these undies are not for the timid, even in the privacy of a boudoir. There are kicky little things (really brief) -- panties and bra that come in wild stripes (yellow and black, for example) and matching socks, yet. Naturally, the striped outfit has British beginnings; it was dream­ ed up by a London de­ signer for American tastes. FOR ABOARD SHIP, Jamison pairs a colorful border- printed cotton skirt and tuck-in plisse shirt trimmed with ric-rae . .. for a sunny little number en route. Photographed on the Cunard liner, Queen Elisabeth 2, courtesy New York Couture Council. 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