Fashion diversity attacks fall 1993
By Heidi Crites
Special to the Kansan
Velvet is in, and solid silk shirts are out. Classics are hot; grunge is not.
But fashion this fall is truly a mix of many styles.
"This fall is an anything goes kind of time," said Greg Schroeder, manager of The Buckle, 805 Massachusetts St. So if you want to know what's hot and what's not, the answer depends on who you talk to.
In spite of the confusion, there are a few must-haves for fall 1993. Some of the trends carry over from last year; body suits, poet shirts, blanket skirts and choker necklaces. But this fall and winter, no woman's wardrobe will complete without velvet — and lots of it.
Designers tend to be moving away from the grunge and '70s looks, but the process could be a slow and painful one. People just are not ready to put their tie-dye shirts back in their bottom drawers.
Although bell-bottoms are not out, palazzo pants, or split skirts, are much more popular in Lawrence, according to several shopkeepers.
"Pant legs are getting fuller and fuller," said Jan Hammerschmidt, manager of Saffees Inc., 922 Massachusetts St.
This trend includes baggy-style jeans rather than tapered as they were last fall.
Southwest blanket skirts and cropped jackets can be worn as an ensemble or as
separates for a very sharp, collegiate look. More traditional consumers will find their favorite shops crammed with these in cool tones such as olive green, wine and rich brown.
"Anything to do with cowboys or horses is in this year," said Craig Randle, manager of Hunters. 919 Massachusetts St.
For a more casual look, brushed flannel work shirts in deep hunter green, burgundy and navy are selling very well, said Joe Flannery, president of Weaver's Inc., 901 Massachusetts St. This outdoors look is great with colored jeans in gold, black, green and stone.
Vests are a vital addition to this fall season's fashion. They are shown in every style from rich tapestries to patchwork to knits.
Military jackets are also very big this fall but tend to be pricey and somewhat hard to find.
Another necessity, especially during the holidays, is a metallic gold knit shell or sweater, which can be worn as an accent piece under a black or navy suit for evening.
In footwear you are out of luck if you invested in an expensive pair of high platforms last year.
"They're out," said Debrah Lindburg at Saks Fifth Avenue on the Country Club Plaza. Moderate height is still acceptable, however. Mules are still very big, but if you are thinking about buying clogs, better do it soon. Chances are they will not be on the spring 1994 runways!
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