Indeed, fabrics in general now tend towards lots of softness, even in pants, tops and short sets. More and more, fabric makers are going to the washable, easy to pack things that make summer wardrobes easier to handle, especially when vacationing. Shorts Shorts are hot items every summer, but this summer there's a hot new twist to them. It's called the flat front. Pleats are dwindling.
Khaki is still huge, both in short and longer shorts, and for both men and women, experts say.
Accessories Not much new here, except maybe the small, square scarf and a new straw version of the visor. Sun-conscious people have returned to the visor to keep the sun off the face but the head cool. For women, chunky jewelry is coming back again, Huisenga says. GUYS Golf wear is good for men this year, as every year. Karlton's Men's Clothiers carried a Greg Norman and a Bobby Jones line, says Cal Kletschke.