She's ready for the splash
Irene Dunavan, Overland Park senior, models a swim costume that local store owners predict will be popular on poolsides this summer.
Skinny suits 'flair' up for spring
By CLANCEY MALONEY Kansan Staff Writer
The "wet look," swim costumes and "funky prints" are big words in swimsuit fashion for spring and summer.
Suits this year will be smaller—that is, more skin than ever before will be revealed. Cut-outs and sheer fabrics also are part of the swim fashion outlook.
"Wet look" suits are made from acetate and nylon shimmer fabric to give the look of being wet, whether wet or dry. Clipped velour used in mini-one piece suits also gives the wetness that fashion-conscious coeds will be looking for when sun-bathing time rolls around.
Jim Schubert, co-owner and buyer for the Jay Shoppe, is concentrating on swim ensembles for summer. Everything from cotton voile bellbottoms and blouses to floor length shimmer skirts with halter tops will be worn over matching swimsuits. The idea, one local merchant said, is to look as good when you get out of the pool as when you went in.
"Funkey prints," which are small, two-color prints will be popular this spring in suits with matching coverup shirts. These prints are similar to the small paisley prints and flowered prints in style four years ago.
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Another big trend this year, according to Mrs. Dorothy Green, manager of Kirsten's, are huge crochet-like and small flat knits and printed jersey. Many are made with wool blends and have no linings, allowing for natural curves.
Mrs. June McMillan, manager
of the Alley Shop downtown, said many suits do not have built-in bras as they did last year, which again emphasizes the trend toward natural contours.
The overall fashion picture for summer 1970 is skin, and lots of it. Suits are smaller and they show more.
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