……………….With the arrival of Capri pants and KNIT LEGGINGS….tunics were the perfect pairing……On Jasmeen…. the Chartreuse silk flared big skirt with the 3/4 sleeve and high side slits, and on Christie the SILK PIQUE tunic in a slimmer silhouette with long slim sleeves and side slits. The pique had a subtle texture, and was a soft, light weight fabric. It had more body than the silk crepe de Chine, which was perfect for pieces that had a more tailored look…..something of a Raj jacket. Both tops are paired with rayon/span knit leggings…..It all looks so easy, but achieving these tonal looks was not as easy as you may think. Matching colors in different fabrics and yarns was always a challenge……….Fabulous jewelry with wonderful colored stones, and the simple “T” strap sandals gave the look an exotic nonchalance……These pieces, 30 years later, could be in any store today.
What a chic silhouette for relaxed, comfortable clothing…..and your colors are always perfection. Orange and chartreuse are tricky……sometimes too garish in summer clothing. These colors are bright but still soft and elegant. Can’t find things like this anymore. A million different versions of sweats is what they want us in now. Blah. Meh. Whatever.😑