The Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-03-13, Page 274.
Fashions
fit for
spring.
BY JOANNE The commentator
B.UCHANAN pointed out that iri-
terchangable clothes are
Refreshing, common being popularized
sense will prevail on the because they are prac-
fashion scene this spring tical. The 'versatility of
and clothes will be worn skirts, jackets, blouses
with a certainas anL_angl _Auk% /hat—can be
simplicity. • mixed and matched was
.Goderich and area, displayed throughout the
women were treated to a show.
glimpse of the latest The commentator said
spring 'lines during.a skirt lengths are inching
fashion show sponsored up but Canadian women,
by the Clare McGowan are rejecting the return
Unit of the U.C.W. at of the mini. The popular
North Street United length is now about two
Church last Wednesday. inches below the knee.
"The Be uati ful The importance of
Eighties" show featured accessories, especially
fashions from The scarves and handbags,
Fashion Shoppe of was pointed out. Small,
Goderich and Kaufman 1940ish-style hats, some
Furs of Kitchener. They with • veils, appeared
were modelled by local many times throughout
women and teenagers. . the show.
G.D.C.I. cheerleaders The fur coats .modelled
gave the introduction to included full-length,
• the show, staged in both jacket -length and stoles.
the afternoon and All-weather coats were
evening, and Mrs. Ruth modelled too. A popular
Walker gave the com- coat fabric this spring
mentary. .seems to be velvet.
Pastel shades were Lounge wear shown
popular colors included a .two-piece silk
throughout the show but outfit, a coolie jacket with
red, white and blue pants and numerous
combinations were also caftans.
payed up. Contrasting Each bathing suit
blit its of black and white modelled included a
were praised too for their matching cover-up.
elegant simplicity. Velour and terry cloth
The commentator were popular materials
welcomed the return of • for sportswear. ,Jump
the two-piece suit. Many suits and sun dresses
of the suits modelled were included in sport -
were of an ultra suede swear besides shorts and
fabric andthe com- slacks. The commentator
mentator noted that noted that the •new
suede is a very dressy mariner of dressing is
material—subtleyet casual for comfort.
glamorous. , All clothes in the show
Knit suits and fashions were guaranteed to give a
will be popular items this cheery ' fashion outlook
•srping as well, she said. for spring. •
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Jane Sager and Cathy Fisher were two models in
the Beautiful Eighties fashion show herd at North
Street United Church last Wednesday. Here,
they model some spring sportswear. According
to the show's commentator, the new manner of
dressing this spring Wtli be casual. (Photo by
Joanne Buchanan)
Fur coats were modelled by, left to right, Ardith
Brisette, Bev Doll and Sharon Jeffrey at the
Beautiful Eighties fashion show put on by the Clare
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McGowan Unit of the U.C.W. at North Street United
Church last .Wednesday. (Photo by Joanne
Buchanan)
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Accessories like hats, scarves and handbags will
be an important part of the fashion scene this
spring. Here, model Sally Walker, shows how
accessories can dreis up an outfit. Mrs. Walker
was one of several models participating in the
Beautiful Eighties fashion show held last
Wednesday at North Street United Church.
(Photo by Joanne Buchanan)
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Knitwear will be a popular addition to the
fashion scene this spring, according to the
commentator at the Beautiful Eighties fashion
show held last Wednesday at North Street United
Church. Here, Verna Kane models a three-piece
knit ensemble. (Photo by Joanne Buchanan)
The two piece suit will be welcomed to this year's spring fashion
scene again and hats will become important accessories.
Modelling such fashions at the Beautiful Eighties fashion show
put on the Clare McGowan Unit of the U.C.W. at North Street
United hurch last Wednesday were, left to right, Janet MacRae,
Anita Slider and Mary Lapaine. (:Photo by Joanne Btiehanan)