Accessories are playing more a part in the outfit. Bracelets are selling like crazy. . . . We re having fun with fashion again that s what it s about. Rhonda Lackmann, owner of Alta shops in San Jose, San Carlos and Menlo Park. We have a warmer climate here, so many people enjoy the softer, lighter fabrics, especially in the summertime.
Pants are always a great choice, especially in Silicon Valley.
We re not as dressed up or as formal as San Francisco, so we can do softer fabrics with a wider-leg pant. I believe polka dots are going to do well. That adds a nice bit of color under the monochromatic suit, makes the rest of the suit pop. Also, stretch fabrics are the best thing in the world, and we re seeing them in blouses and pants. The return to the stretch fabrics, like a poplin blouse, is great for work these fabrics move well, stretch well, and have good longevity after dry cleaning.