Wide sailor pants, espadrilles and the crisp, effortless combination of navy and white look as right today as they did when Chanel endorsed the look - pearls, sailor stripes and all. The glamour girls of Fall have been replaced with a more feminine look. Fuller skirts are paired with tailored jackets. Blouson tops look new again. Pleats, ruffles and draping are important feminine factors.
Silk plays a key role in the soft chic of easygoing suits.
Chiffon is important in the collections. Flowers appear on everything including printed fabrics, shoes, handbags and pins. The camellia, Chanel's favorite flower, makes a comeback. Dramatic prints continue to be big news, while stripes have stepped to the forefront in popularity. Forget the traditional straight and narrow variety.