ABSTRACT
F irst Look at Spring,” “Fashion’s Hottest Summer Shade,” “Autumn’s Key Look,” and “Your Style This Winter”: fashion magazine headlines take you effortlessly through nature’s and the fashion industry’s seasons, with their “best buys,” “new looks,” and “must haves.” They ensorcel you with “adventurous” lingerie in “sleek” satin, “breezy” blouses with “rufed” folds, “care-worn” jeans in “funky” denim, “dazzling” dresses with “dramatic” sleeves, “girlish” skirts with “strategic” zips, “graceful” gowns with “amboyant” gatherings, “intricate” bodices in “crumpled” cotton, “luxurious” coats in “rich” velvets, “racy” shorts in “sexy” suede, “sassy” suits with “bold” collars, “slinky” jerseys in “skimpy” silk, and a “tailored tux.” To these are added “overthe-top” or “low-key” accessories that are so “alluring”: “angelic” earrings, “bondage-esque” bracelets, “cute” clutches, “delicate” boas, “elegant” scarves, “feminine” trinkets, “oppy” or “graphic pussy-cat” bows, “jaunty” caps, “jazzy” ankle socks, “no-nonsense” belts, “prim” boots, “saucy” stilettos, “seductive” shoes, “sparkly” sequins, “statement” bags, “strappy” sandals, and a “witty” choker: all leading to “856 pages of spectacular fall fashion!”
