August 25, 1988, Portland Observer,
FASHIOn ZAVVY
FASHION E D ITO R IA L
Fashion Soars Sky High
^ ^ k Q u a lity Is Low!
by B.J. Edwards
ode! .... Mode! .... Mode! ....
Fashion! .... Fashion! ....
Fashion! It’s a continuous conver­
sational topic, and the focus
heightens with escalating prices.
Retailers are sticking hefty prices
on garments that are below
standards.
Hems are unraveling, seams are
busting and fabrics are fading.
S h rin k a g e
is a co m m o n
occurence.
A $300 designer dress often is
unlined and poorly constructed.
Expensive does not necessarily
mean quality. Consumers, in view
of inflation, are taking a longer
look at garment quality.
Retailers, on the other hand, say
consumers always complain. But
they also note that the falling
M
dollar on the European market has
caused textile imports to soar and
p re d ic t th e in c re a s e s w ill
continue.
In view of this, those of us who
are serious fashion animals may
have to co n s id e r d is c o u n t
designer stores and half-yearly
sales.
Remembering quality, not quan­
tity, is vital in selecting your-
fashion wardrobe. You will enjoy
more use from a few classic items.
Stick to pure natural fibers. Before
you purchase a garment, turn it
inside out and check the seams.
This will indicate how well the gar­
ment is constructed. When buying
coats and jackets make sure you
have extra buttons.
In order for your clothes to flat­
ter you, they must fit well. Have all
alterations done before you wear
something new. Remember fash­
ion length is optional, so select
the length that's most flattering to
you.
Fashion says a great deal about
who we are, so it is very important
to send the correct fashion mes­
sage. With patience and effort it is
possible to dress wonderfully. The
key is selective shopping.
FALL
O c a rv e s were paraded down the
runways of New York and Paris,
wrapped around the head and
throat and trailing dram atically
behind. W orn under wide brim hats,
w ith lots of heavy pearls and gold
chained belts. Scarves flung over
the shoulders to give a draping
effect. A new, yet very fem inine
touch, the scraf is pinned to the
side of a skirt or dress pocket w ith
a large gold or pearl pin.
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