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Show I 4W Tbe Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, January 12, 1W6 back looking by LooMng i By Carolyn Monson Tribune Fashion Editor LOS ANGELES Looking ahead to fashions for spring, California designers are offering a look back. In recent shows were clothes that represented every era. The three shown here highlight the '40s, '50s and '60s. In explaining the significance of creations, Yvette Crosby, fashion director for the California Mart, home to the majority of the West Coast designers, said that while the eras are represented, each has an '80s interpretation in fabrications as well as a general ease in the way the clothes are worn. shoulder dresses, empire waist dresses, sleeveless dresses, back button dresses and strapless dresses. The silhouette was shapely fit. Vanished were wide shoulders. The waistline was everything as long as it was small and often belted. An important facet of early '50s dressing woman. was playing the part of a meant hat and gloves, matching d shoes and handbag. Women were dressed up whether they wore casual or dress wear. Preppy was simply considered classic. Ponytails, bobby socks were important as was the longer hemline and the The 40s Put yourself in the mood. Think Big Bands, World War II and the female invasion into the male work force. Recall the "curvacious Prints were important, including dots, plaids, stripes and gingham checks. The '50s woman wor. cotton, pique, chino, canvas and seersucker. She also wore charms, charm bracelets, pendants, lockets, class rings, barrettes, hair bands and Chanel bows. On her e feet were spectators, Chanel pumps, patent leather and fabric shoes. Heels were high, toes pointed. beauties Betty Grable, Jane Russell, Lana Turner. The '40s era creations represent a nostalgic story with the primary emphasis on silhouette. The bulk of this look will likely be worn by the young juniors and contemporaries. The. more subtle influences will be found in the missy area. Beginning with the silhouette, which is shaped and feminine, emphasis is on the waist. Shoulders are accentuated with broad cuts and shoulder pads. Hips are defined and softly curved. The '40s era was a time for s and bustline emphasis. There were cardigan jackets, Spencer jackets, boleros, cabana sets, shawl collar wrap coats and romper playsuits. Women in the '40s wore skorts, cuffed trousers, straight skirts, sailor pants, tap pants, toreador pants and trousers. They also wore shirtwaists, coat dresses, house dresses, wrap dresses, sun dresses and pinafores. The fabrics, then and now, include polished cotton, cotton gabardine, pique, terry cloth, rayon and organza. Details included sweetheart necklines, bare midriffs, apron fronts, extended and wide waistbands, big buttons, leaf, animal and bird motifs. Accessories are the fun of it. There are turbans, snoods, cinch belts, dress clips, pins, button earrings, bangle bracelets, oversize beads, hair bows, upswept sunglasses, motif brooches, earring and bracelet sets, fabric print handbags, ornate metal jewelry and clutch bags. Weve been seeing a return to the '40s shoes look for some time. These looks include ankle straps, wedgies, platform sandals, peek-a-bo- o toes, fabric shoes and patent leathers. The 50s Dresses that got their start in the '40s grew to increasing importance in the '50s. The shirtwaist dress skirt grew to full circle. Add to the shirtwaist dress sun dresses, halter or bare bra-top- World War II and the Big Band era are represented by the blue, floral Hat, gloves and swinging red and white polka dot dress, above, from Warren Z, represent the 50s era. The 60s are represented by minidress, right. From Xabia, the top is orange cotton and the skirt is red. The vest is red and orange. To top off the 60s pop look, the model wears black ping pong earrings. print dress with the waist inset, above. Of rayon, the dress, also from Warren Z, has the look of the 40s. Cherries worn as a pin and a snood add to the look. Era fashions are meant for spring 86. Tribune Staff Photos by Tim Kelly p up rr See The World... Be In The Travel Industry You CAN have a new career. You CAN visit exotic places. You CAN be successful. 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Armholes are deep instead of tight and the overall structure is easier, more comfortable. Look for crop tops, halters, poor boys, turtlenecks, Nehru and crop jackets, swing tops, box jackets and vests. Bottoms include bells, dirndle skirts, miniskirts and tight jeans. skirts, Dresses are confined to tents, shifts and em- pire. Details include cutaway sleeves, cutouts, big collars, bell sleeves, zippers, ruffles, fringe. Mixing prints and patterns is vital in the new '60s look. But Mondrian prints (those big blocks of color, outlined in black), flowers, peace symbols, op art psychedelic and tie dyes '60s. are all I t r ' j ; i K ; I i Sixties accessories include granny glasses, mod watches, printed hosiery, love beads, ' huge mismatched earrings, hoop earrings, shoulping-pon- g mod earrings, hip belts, caps, der bags, Carnaby ties, oversized geometric- shaped sunglasses and plastic anything and everything. Spring '60s feet will wear short boots, novel- ty heels, skimmers, printed and patterned shoes and patent leather. i J 4 i ( |
