Join the large floral trend!

How to wear it?  This sturdy cotton twill will make up well in jackets, capri pants or skirts.  Use the floral in its fullest display or break it up with seams to make it less conspicuous. 

If you are timid about wearing the flowers so prominently, then we suggest one of our newest rayon prints that offer large motifs in tone on tone shades for a muted presentation. 

How to wear it?  Let these prints do all the talking in a drapey dress, skirt or flowing separates!  Very tropical! 

So you’ll be seeing a lot more from us on this trend as we continue to roll out our spring offerings.  Stay tuned!

Serenity--Sky Tones of Blue

Chichi - Anice

 Enter the faux world!  This incredibly supple black faux leather was imported from Italy.  The ultralight velour backing will make this fabrication easy to work with and comfortable to wear.  On the fashion scene we are seeing  jackets and vests along with long pencil skirts and short shaped skirts. 

This fabric will work well for the office to freshen your wardrobe. Team with silky blouse, add chunky metal jewlery and you’re up to date!   For the popular Rocker look, bring your creativity to the table and add studs to a structured jacket, vest or skirt. An added benefit of faux is the easy wipe clean for those little spills–great for busy lives that require dressing once for a 12 hour day full of activities. Whether your lifestyle requires dressing for meetings, presentations,  power lunches, school plays or casual fun, this versatile fabrication will take you where you need to go.

This season is no different.  Just when you think that if dresses get any shorter stores will have to market them as tops… along come maxi dresses for something completely and refreshingly different.  Many of the online stores I checked have slews of minis to offer but the maxis have already sold out!

Many celebs have been photographed sporting the empire variety, with contrasting beaded bodices or skirts & twisty Grecian straps, in silks, rayons and comfy knits!

Shakespeare Collection: A troupe of 8 colors!  Poly microfiber stretch. Special Purchase.  See all the colors on the Novelties page. $13.00/yard.

Other velvets:

• La Scala Quad – crimini, claret, nero, or verde ottano Italian cotton stretch velvets.
• City Lights & City in Darkness – Hot Dichroic color on black or black gloss on black poly stretch velvet.
• Black Rose – fine glitter floral outlines on black poly microfiber stretch velvet.

Leopardess (shown) – Join the fun with these delectable silk jersey knits in blue and plum.  The pattern from nature is there, but the colors are pure fashion!  Silk jersey is perfect for tops and dresses, but don’t miss the opportunity for great lingerie and loungewear!

See other animal prints: Enchanted Wood,  On the Prowl.

Shown: Tilly.  See more in The Back Room.

Flowing skirts with solid tees, cuffs and collars to accent solids and textures, and blocked wearable art are some suggestions to follow.  Sometimes the print is all paisleys swirling around one another in a colorful melange such as Carousel or the paisley is the centerpiece motif in an otherwise floral print such as Merengue.

Then there’s the retro swirl as an interpretation of a paisley such as Pandora.  For a subtle interpretation of the trend, you can choose a tone on tone woven paisley such as Dowry.

You’ll see lots of zip front hoodies, yoga pants, sneakers and gym bags.  The trick is not to wear it all in one outfit!  We have lightweight French terry in black, white and Cerulean blue.  If you love hoodies, make up several and team them with jeans, shorts or skirts made from stretch denim or khaki. If you like wearing yoga pants, try pairing them with a knit tank in one of the great colors we have in our knit department.  Whatever you choose, mix and match colors and textures rather than wearing it head to toe (aka sweatsuit).

For these sporty fabs, see Elixir, Pro Blue, and Work Out.  For more, see our Knits collection.

For more metallics, shop our web store for Metallurgy, That 70’s Shirt, or Chakkri.