RN(te PHU Pete| Back In Time, Forward In Fashion (NAPSA)—The classies are making a comeback. The look is elegance with a vintage edge, from pleated skirts and denim jackets to puff sleeve blouses and mini skirts. The experts from the WooLITE Fashion Forum previewed the designer shows to bring you these highlights: *Sweaters are a must. Cardigan sets, sleeveless turtlenecks, the sweater dress, and especially the sweater coat are great examples of styles from the past updated for a fresh, new look. They’re warm and comfy and many are washable, making it easy to care for them at home. *Gofor bold colors. The newsthis seasonis the softer side of red, like light pinks and rosy hues that add a punchof color to any outfit. *Numerous designers are going for equestrian and military inspired looks. Try a denim, split skirt and match it up with a floral-print blouse with puff sleeves. *The denim jacket is also a must-have. In dark, light, or even white denim,it’s a chic, affordable investment that is easy to care for. *Skirts are popular in two lengths, mini or boot length and in full or pleated styles. *Add flavorful dimension to your wardrobe by tossing in a few patterned tops and bottoms in plaid, pin stripes, tweed and herringbone. Cotton blends, silk, and polyester are wise investments since they can all be machine washed in the gentle cycle with WooirE Fabric Wash. Caring for these fun fashions doesn’t have to be tedious and timeconsuming orcostly. Just follow these simple rules to help keep them looking brand new throughthefall season and beyond: *Many garments are washable in the gentle (or delicate) cycle of the washing machineor by hand. Recognizing whenit’s safe to wash items with care labels that don’t say “washable” can save the fabric from repeated exposure to potentially harsh dry cleaning chemicals, and save you time and money. *If the care label on one of your new knit sweater pieces reads “Dry Clean” as opposed to “Dry Clean Only” you may have Reds and bold patterns are greatfor fall: Dark red acrylic/ spandex zip front sweater with faux fur collar and red polyester/rayon bias cut plaid pull-on skirt, both from necessary objects. the option to machine or hand wash the garment with WooLITE Fabric Wash. *To see if garments are washable, try the cotton swab test. Place the edge of the inner seam or hem on a papertowel. Saturate a cotton swab and press firmly down onto the fabric. If no color has bled onto the paper towel, the garment can be tossed into the washing machine with a gentle fabric wash like WooLITE. *The WooLiTEe Fabric Wash brand is celebrating 50 years of fashion care. For generations, its gentle formula has helped clean and care for a wide variety of fabrics, ensuring that they will look great all season long andinto next year. To commemorate this occasion, the company offers “Shop Talk—The Fashion Lover’s Guide to Savvy Shopping,” a free booklet with tips on getting the most out of your shopping experience and how to care for those new purchases. For a copy, write to “Shop Talk,” PO Box 1251, Grand Rapids, MN 55745-1251.
