Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, March 24, 1991 TAG: 9103210272
SECTION: SPRING FASHION PAGE: E-7 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: By TRACIE FELLERS STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
It's a natural for the season's perennial nautical looks.
It's on polka-dotted pieces. In stripes. And it takes new directions in the c clean lines of modern silhouettes.
The fact that the combo has reclaimed a spot on fashion's center stage is clear whether you're looking for a cocktail dress or a snazzy pair of shorts.
Peggy Lyons, special events coordinator for Thalhimers stores in Roanoke and Lynchburg, calls the enduring appeal of navy and white and of nautical styles in particular "a seasonal thing."
"It's the first thing people want to buy in the spring," she says.
The season's most eye-catching navy and white creations are those that give the traditional a twist, exemplified by Perry Ellis' distinctive sweater and shorts for men at Leggett. The navy sweater is punctuated with enormous white dots in a slightly oval shape, while clusters of much smaller dots are scattered on the accompanying shorts.
Memorable modern looks for women include Micheal Kors' navy silk tank and short sarong - stunning when paired with Kors' oversized ivory silk shirt - and Mary Ann Restivo's architecturally cut navy jumper and white blouse, all at Kay's.
Finally, for a fresh approach to evening wear, E.I. Randle president Diana Vaughan suggests a navy crepe slip dress with a white organza jacket. She compliments the outfit's unaffected glamour, calling it "refreshing and clean."
Just the qualities you'd expect from a can't-go-wrong color duo.
by CNB