April 2001:
Women
Silky Sensations As we move towards the warmer months, the Summer fashions are now finally established in all the high street stores. Perfect for the hotter days are the fresh new silky garments in subtle neutrals or zingy, fresh colours.
Create the Mood with:
Silk knits
Two-tone silks
Silk taffetas
Slub silk (knobbly)
Embroidered silks
Beaded silks
Silk trimmings
Silk Chiffons and organzas
Silk jersey
Parachute silk (crumpled)
Clothes: Austin Reed
Key Pieces
Spaghetti-strap dresses
Nehru jackets
Fly-fronted shirt
Handkerchief-hem dresses
Split-side skirts
Pussycat bow blouses
Sleeveless roll-necks
Cropped trousers
Clothes: Austin Reed
Colour Directions
Women with strong colouring can wear the deep silks such as fuchsia, turquoise, purple and aubergine. Those with lighter colouring may prefer the lighter shades of lemon, gold or mushroom silks.
