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Show I Retail Trends Spark Exciting Season see through footwear with vinyl uppers or lucite bottoms will add new flair. The big news in menswear is English tailoring. Classic tweeds, flannels and plaids are showing up as vested suits and sport coats. Mens departments will be adding a younger look for spring. It features wools and wool blends in soft shouldered traditional cuts. The classic look in mens clothing continues to be the choice of discriminating buyers. More emphasis is being placed on the sport coat or sport suit. And the European look continues to influence mens clothing. Suits classic colors continue. Navy is number one with brown and camel playing a supporting role. Heather tones of brown and blue and salt and pepper tweeds will add a variety to the color story. Shirts will continue in a conservative vein with navy and browns being the best sellers. More cotton is being added for more comfort and a softer Retail trends in Salt Lake City department stores promise an exciting spring season. New looks in clothes are always exciting to customers who can wear them, and the looks for spring 78 flatter about every figure. Clothes are soft and loose with drawstrings that show as much or as little as a woman likes. Soft pleating and full cuts hide a multitude of sweet rolls, while revealing good fashion sense for spring. And happily, there is no truth to the rumor that the mini is returning. Lengths vary, but most skirts and dresses are (Anything below the knee is acceptable, falling to mid-cal- f. according to downtown merchants.) Pants are also being shown in lengths from athletic shorts, through clamdiggers and all the way to the ankle. Spring jackets are fuller, softer and generally shorter than last year. The traditional blazer has a boxier unconstructed look and is joined by a multitude of tops ancf look. jackets. is the loose, soft The biggest trend in ready-to-wea- r, clothing. Dirndl and bias circular skirts look best, followed by tiered and flounced skirts which continue in almost every d pleats, there are department. Instead of hard, subtle tucks and gathers. Tunics and skirts over skirts create a layered look that continues from fall. A new twist being stocked is the skirt that converts to a dress look. Just add a matched top and you have the feminine look of a dress with all the versatility of a skirt. Tops are being cut in the full and soft mold. The big blouson with a Dolman sleeve is the number one silhouette for spring. Drawstrings at the shoulder, neckline, wrists and waist add fashion flair to the basic blouse. Drawstrings are even attached to pants, skirts and dresses and they will make pulling strings an easy way to change your look without changing clothes. Lingerie continues with lacy camisole tops and ribbon and embroidery trims. Lace and eyelets accents are softening all of the harsh menswear looks of last year and frilling up the already feminine. Peter Pan collars, pleated collars and cuffs and short puffed sleeves also add sweetness to spring looks. But dresses are the real trend in spring fashion. And there are plenty of options for the dress trend expression. The tent dress, raised waistlines, lowered torsos, smock styles and new fuller sweet dress seem to be the trend in well-define- dresses. Pants also are taking on softer, more feminine looks with tucks and gathers at the waist creating a dirndl look. Theyre being cut from lightweight fabrics, with string and rolled up treatment for springs soft look. Narrower legged pants with loose, fuller tops are also the trend. And the ubiquitous bluejean still reigns as the number one pant for school and playwear. Waist and pocket accents add fashion to the basic blue. The peasant look has been refined for spring and looks cleaner than last year. Mixing textures is still the style for spring. Coarse raw silk skirts with fine crepe de chine blouses. Linens in every weight and texture are being joined with blouses, skirts and smooth linen jackets. Crepe de chine and challis are combined with everything. There are also mixtures of glazed and plain, quilted and unquilted and fine and bulky. Gauze is a great fabric for spring and khaki is the number one color its showing up in dresses, shirts and skirts. The active look will be big, with fashions leaning toward boxer and athletic shorts on the courts everywhere. Terry tops with push up sleeves carry the soft look into sportswear. Coats are softly constructed weightless, unlined and most often with no closings. They act as shells, covering pretty feminine fashions. They are loose to go over new spring styles and sleeves are fuller. Tuckings, shirrings and drawstrings emphasize springs softness. The look in jewelry is real, natural, soft and feminine. White and pastel jewelry looks good. Pearls, beads and satin cording compliment the soft look while the shells, bones and Renee Hamada, left, and Bonnie Larsen look over new fashions offered in stores of today. stones on natural cording can create exciting contrasts. Real gold and silver are most important in neck chains, earrings and bracelets. The heart is the number one motif, stick pins are the thing. Scarfs are soft and delicate with soft colors and lots of floral prints. Handbags feature soft leathers, canvas, gabardine, tucking and linen. The trend is toward smaller, softer handbags. Legdressings continue into spring. Subtle colors and r. texture compliment the soft floral prints in With the strappy, open shoes for spring, more accent is placed on the leg and foot requiring sandlefoot hose. Intimate apparel also has the smooth feminine look in mind with strapless bras, teddies and camisoles. Sleepwear is rufQy, in lace and satin looks, and the lounge dresses are fine enough for home or entertaining. ready-to-wea- Cosmetics feature brighter colors and softer looks for a more feminine appearance. . In infants and lace, ribbons, bows and embroidery are making everything frilly. Three-piec- e suits for little boys will be strong in blue, melon, peach and yellow. Spring footwear has new fabrications to show off texture, color and lighter delicate silhouettes for sport and dress. Dress sandals remain high and sculptured with straps of soft kidskin. Ankle instep and asymetrical straps will all accent spring feet. Active is the big word in sportswear. Knit shirts will be big. Hooded styles are showing up with stripes, geometries and paisley patterns. Slacks are sporty and getting away from the double knit look. Cardigan is number one in sweaters. Jeans continue to be the number one seller with pocket and waist trim. Vested suits will be big both in mens and boys departments. Fabrics include poplin, textured polyester and corduroy. Cuts include the classic English and European looks. Home furnishings are seeing some definite trends, also. In the sheet industry, fiber content is changing with a 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester blend, instead of higher cottons blends. And designer and fashion sheets continue in popularity. Browns, bones and blues are popular colors. Linen houses are talking about the new Visa fabric for tablecloths. They are lovely and no iron, easy care. In pillows, down has gone almost out of sight in price. A 100 percent down pillow will now sell at $80. Stainless steel is still coming on strong in flatware. The trend is going to the large dinner size. Fashion, quilted and wicker placemats are the style. China and silver make the mix and match look very popular in formal and informal dinner wear. There is a definite trend to gourmet kitchen items as well as microwave items. Cousin Art is the Cadillac of food the new biggest thing in small appliances. processors The Oriental influence is growing stronger in giftwares and accessories. The natural look shows signs of diminishing in favor of the elegant contemporary and classic with gold and brass accessories. Pastels and pale colors are supplanting earth tones and naturals. Brass is being combined with woven rattan for smart, sophisticated looks. The Egyptian look influenced by the Tutankhamen exhibit has become more tasteful and understated for spring. Silk flowers have taken over the artifical flower in stems and arrangements and candles may become important again. 55 Years of Dedicated UPHOLSTERY SERVICE in the Salt Lake Area. . . 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