Formal Flair for fashion
Story by Christine Winner Photos by Kyle Lamson The frothy look of puffs, bubble skirts
who layers it,
this season's formal wear.
Instead, bead shoulders, polka dots and
the tuxedo look are making a splash.
Leslie Johnson, owner of the Loft, 742 Massachusetts St., said that strapless dresses, with skirt lengths above the knee or tea-length, have been popular. Many skirts were slightly fuller using one crinoline.
She said that gloves were a popular accessory with the strapless look. Rhinestone jewelry, particularly chunky earrings, is another favored accessory.
Black is the perennial favorite for evening wear, she said, but white and pastels also are selling well. Color combinations include navy and white or black and white, which most often show up in a tuxedo-style outfit. She said polka dots are the
big pattern for men
Despite chiffon and other silk fabrics that designers favor, popular fabrics in Lawrence are taffeta, satin and lame, a fabric woven with metallic threads.
Kay Weller agreed and said that tuxedo jackets often were double-breasted and spotted rhinestone壁杯。Weller is at a store in Oak Park Mall in Overland Park.
She said that the store was selling many dresses in silk and brocade.
There are very few signs of the revealing, transparent sheer blouses and the fluid, wide-legged trousers shown in Elle and Lawrence for Lawrence customers.
or men, double-breasted jackets and gold tuxedos seem to be growing trends, said David Whitent. assistant manager of Whitenight's Men's Shop. 839 Massa-
Another updated look is a subtle herringbone pattern on all-black fabric with satin laples, in both short tuxedo jackets and tails.
Top: Taffeta dress with crumater catcher neckline by TD4, satin gloves by Finali, from The Loft. Tuxedo, full dress tail by Pierre Cardin from Whitenight's Men's Shop.
Right: Silk and wool blend suit by H. Freeman, 100 percent silk tie by Jacob Roberts and Briar, from Campbell's Clothing. Tafeta dress by Gunne Sax, from The Loft
Opposite page: Flocked satin print dress by Scott McClintock, satin gloves by Finali, from The Loft.
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KANSAN Spring Style March 29, 1989