Combinations Give Credence To Comfy Coral

Thu., May 25, 1995

Candy Barrie Sisters Syndicate

Color has a powerful influence on how you look and feel, and this spring, coral is a popular color. Most blondes and redheads look good in this strong color. But if you do better in colors with a blue undertone rather than the yellow undertone found in coral, no problem. The Dress For Less version is available in a selection of colors from red to jade. I’m showing a cropped jacket with matching pants. A slim skirt is also available as well as a longer length jacket.

In any shade, what makes this suit special is its classic lines and durable linen-like fabric that is wrinkle resistant, won’t pill and is machine washable without shrinking.

You won’t find my Dress For Less ensemble in any store; it’s sold exclusively through the shop-at-home manufacturer Weekender Casual Wear in the United States and Canada. Call (708) 465-1666 for the name of a salesperson in your area.

Designer version

Tunic length linen-blend jacket by Talbots, $158

Matching pleated slim skirt by Talbots, $82

Gold-tone earrings by St. John, $65

Gold-tone choker by Givenchy, $95 i

TOTAL: $400

Dress For Less version

Short cotton/polyester-blend jacket, $59

Matching trousers, $49

Above items by Weekender

Quilted gold-tone earrings by Napier, $13.50

Gold-tone link necklace by Napier, $55

Jewelry available at major department stores

TOTAL: $176.50 Dress For Less runs weekly on Choices. All of the best looks and fashion bargains featured in this column are available in book form. Send $9.95 to Dress For Less, 177 Sound Beach Ave., Suite 6, Old Greenwich, CT 06870. For information about catalogs mentioned here send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to the same address.

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