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Times-Advocate, 1979-03-21, Page 39I T-A Fashion Edition, March 21,1979 Page 13 Wonderful, washable fashions Ml have pretty, practical appeal As fashion-minded women burrow out from the layers and gathers of the cold weather sea­ son, they are bound to give a sigh of relief that, at last, spring and summer wear has returned to practical proportions. Dresses and sportswear alike are slimming down to reveal a show of shape and skin refreshingly presented in a range of washable fabrics. Dresses and skirts capture the fashion scene, with leg-re- «ling slits and slimmer, lighter silhouettes. The itement for the new sexy look in fashion is matched only by the enthusiasm for the great looking fabrics that are as easy to care for as they are to wear, according to laundry care experts at Speed Queen. In casual attire, chenille and terry offer the ultimate in tex­ tured appeal, while khaki and poplin continue to lend their cool, crisp touch to spring and summer wear. Evening fabrics range from romantic crepe de chine to luxurious silk. Thanks to modern technol­ ogy, synthetic blends now make these elegant looks readily., affordable and easy to care for. Cotton and polyester blends woven with silk are able to con­ vincingly imitate the nubby tex­ ture of the 100 percent variety. Whether adding wrinkle resistance to linen or resiliency to knits, the wash-and-wear- ability of synthetic blends is a boon to busy summer sched­ ules. To preserve the life of all your fine spring fashions, McGraw-Edison Laundry Products Division, makers of Speed Queen washers and dry­ ers, urges women to familiarize themselves with the care and washing instructions sewn into each garment, and offers these suggestions fur permanent press j|^other synthetics: ^Bbynthetic fabrics attract lint Wmy, so sort clothes carefully, making separate loads for wash- and-wear items and lint produc­ ing items like towels. • Polyesters have a tendency to retain oily stains, but imme­ diate attention to the problem can save the garment. Apply liquid detergent or a spray pre­ spotter directly to greasy spots SPORTSWEAR FASHIONS SHOES FOR JOGGING SALLY FOR GOLF AND TENNIS TRACK SUITS AND SWIMWEAR TENNIS WEAR FOR MEN AND WOMEN COOL STYLING and crisp fabrics add up to fresh-as-a-daisy fashions. Left: two-piece dress sails into spring with a soft knit lop and button-trim skirt that resist wrinkles in wearing and shed them in machine drying with the help of the special “cool-down” feature on Speed Queen automatic dryers. Right: cutting a cool profile* in polyester and cotton, this wrap-bodice dress adds a light touch to any spring wardrobe. Photography by Rick Mitchell. Fashions by Vicky Vaughn Juniors and Toni Todd Originals. like lipstick or oil, then launder in warm water. • Treat coffee, chocolate or other protein stains with an enzyme pre-soak in cold water, then launder according to care instructions sewn into the gar­ ment. • To save synthetics from “pills” that may result from washing, turn clothing inside out before laundering, reduce load size and use enough water to ease abrasion from other gar­ ments. Fabric softeners may also be helpful in eliminating the problem. • To help clothes maintain, their wash-and-wearability, permanent press cycles on Speed Queen washers are equipped with a cool-down pernxl and a cold water rinse to banish wrinkles before machine drying. • When in doubt as to how to launder a blended fabric,, play it safe and let the delicate fiber be your guide. Warm water and gentle agitation is a good rule- of-thumb for these question- ables. Proper care can preserve the colors, textures and durability of all your clothing, saving money for wardrobe building rather than wardrobe replace­ ment. Sunny new look for spring You’ll find sun loving sportswear 282 Main Street South, Exeter, Ontario 235-1314 SPRING & SUMMER FASHIONS 1979 McKnights'Men's Wear Presents The OPEN 9-6 Daily 9-5 Sat. Closed Wed. Latest Fashions In Men's Apparel you me a man of money a the Johnny Carson ONE OF THE HOTTEST NEW LOOKS for spring is the imprinted visor from Holonbek Studios, perfect for tennis, hiking and biking or just plain knocking aronnd.These visors feature terry cloth liner, one-si'ze-fits-all elastic headbands in bright spring stripes ami pastel bills imprinted with names, quips or designs that mix ami match with favorite t-shirts ami Show a ton show discovered Collection. Every suit is designed to help a guy look his best without digging deep into his wallet. And for keeping com­ fortable there is no other name in town. who likes to spend on clothes and I'll man who hasn't Come in and see our new Spring <8 Summer Collection of Johnny Carson Suits iMlfw chsrg*Len Me Knight & Sons Men's Wear (HARGEX