Times-Advocate, 1979-05-02, Page 17Colorful fashion parade
attracts bumper crowd
SUIT ALWAYS RIGHT — Connie Johnston of Exeter models
one of Merry Rags' suits. The pleated skirt and matching
jacket are a classic.
even
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CHECKS TICKET SALES — CFPL radio personality Bill Brady
visits with Marj Delbridge and Elaine Bogart before taking on
the job of describing the latest styles.
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The summer of ‘79 will be
the season of change in the
fashion world. The soft
neutrals are giving way to
bright, bold colors — lime
green, chrome yellow,
vibrant turquoise.
Last year’s loose and full
pants are now slim and
narrow. Dresses are slightly
shorter — just below the
knee rather than calf length
— but with a daring front
split giving a glimpse of leg.
A "Fashion Forecast” for
‘79 was presented to a crowd
of about 850 at Exeter’s Rec
Centre last Wednesday
evening. Proceeds from the
$4 admittance ticket went to
the Canadian Cancer Socie
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Clothing for the show
came from Merry Rags, a
Grand Bend boutique. Co
owner of Merry Rags,
Johanna Andrews, and
CFPL radio personality Bill
Brady were commentators
for the program. Local
talent and professional
models combined to give the
public a look at many styles
that make up the ‘79 fashion
forecast.
The cowboy look is back
and creating a fashion
stampede. Fringed satin
shirts team up with the ever-
popular denim in boleros,
wrap-around skirts and, of
course, jeans. Cowboy boots
complete with spurs comple
ment the western look.
Fashion is also
retrogressive this year, with
styles reminiscent of the
‘40s. Long hair is braided
and piled high under veiled
hats. Jackets are belted to
show off delicate peplums.
Padded shoulders and
button-down-front dresses
recall the years of the se
cond world war.
Floor length dresses are
only worn on very formal oc
casions, and for evening
wear the handerchief
hemline is more in keeping
with today’s look. The tulip
bottom dress with the high
front opening is also popular
with the party-goer.
Soft blouson bodices with
flowing skirts in bright
colors are "in” for evening
wear, especialy with the dis
co set. Hot pinks or shocking
lavenders catch the eye.
Jacket dresses are back
for daytime wear, along
with the classic suit.
Accessories are all-
important — belts are bright
and narrow, scarves in
every color imaginable.
However, Merry Rags is not
suggesting that you wear
only belts or scarves over
black tights as their models
did in the exciting "Extra,
extra” scene.
The always popular bikini
is still with us on the beach,
but the one-piece bathing
suit is making a come-back.
Sheered bandeaux hold up
strapless one piecers for
smooth tanning.
An important part of
beach wear is the cover-up.
This year anything goes —
full-length wrap-around
skirts, long gowns, and
loose genie pants.
Attractive models of all
ages showed off the styles of
‘79; Tracy Lee Homans of
Toronto, Adrian Rankin,
Kay Carruthers, and Rose
Marie Maertens of London,
Joy Hogg and Nancy
Michaud of Zurich, Beth
Jean of Grand Bend, Dean
Frayne and Connie Johnston
of Exeter, and Wendy An
drews Elliott, Co-owner of
Merry Rags.
Marie Homans was show
director and Dave Shepherd
provided organ music.
Fashion show organizers
were very pleased with the
show and believe that profits
for the Cancer Society will
be in the $3000 range.
EXTRA, EXTRA The accessory is very important as
emphasized by Wendy Andrews Elliott, co-owner of Merry
Rags in an outfit of bangle bracelets and bright belts.
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PANTS POPULAR — The pant suit is probably here to stay,
and Dean Frayne of Exeter models this attractive and comfor
table outfit.
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REMEMBER THE FORTIES — Tracey Lee Homans of Toronto
shows retrogressive fashion and a return to the forties look.
The dress is hot pink with a high front split, complete with a
feathered, veiled hat.
As of April 11, 1979 All Accounts Will
Reflect the 7% Provincial Sales Tax
Introduced In The Ontario
Government's New Budget Dated
April 10, 1979.
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Township of Stephen
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area order filed as Ontario Regulation 289/74 has
been received by the Minister of Housing. The appli
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(1) Applicant: Thompson-Warner Motors Limited
File No.: 4OZ-O60 79
Proposal: To erect a 15,000 sq. ft. building for the
purpose of an automobile and boat dealership and
service centre. Part of Lot 5, Lake Road East
Concession, Part 2, Plan 22R-232
All submissions in support of, or in opposition to, the
application described above, and received by the
Ministry of Housing, 7th floor, 56 Wellesley St. West,
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2K4 on or before the 17th day
of May, 1979 will be fully considered before a final
decision is made thereon. Please refer to the file
number indicated above.
In addition, under section 32(9) of The Planning
Act, any interested person may request a hearing by
the Ontario Municipal Board on an application for
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Minister of Housing
BIKINI POWER —- After peeling off a bandeau top and
genie pants, Beth Jean of Grand Bend showed the audience
this year's colorful bikini. A slim gold belt around her waist
completes the look.
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