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Section D I March 22, 2013

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Spring Fashion

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

SPRING FASHION

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Big patterns and melon colors mark children’s fashion DAILY JOURNAL

TUPELO – Bold tropical colors and jumbo eye-catching patterns define this spring’s trends in children’s fashion. “We’re seeing a lot of the big neon color blocks that were around in the ’80s,” said Juli Palmer, manager of the Corner Shoe Store in Tupelo. “We’re seeing a lot of chevron and Aztec patterns.” While Palmer said certain traditions never go out of style, such as a classic white smock, funky accents like rose and butterfly embellishments spice up the newer lines. Creative cuts, like the “high-low dress,” which is short in the front and dips down in the back, also add an offthe-beaten-path appeal. “Another thing we’re seeing is a kind of ‘mini-me’ trend, where adult looks are tailored to be appropriate for children,” Palmer said. “For instance, if you have a women’s high heel shoe, often times you’ll see the same shoe for girls, except without the high heel.” Over at Reed’s, the “mini-me” effect has resulted in brands like Toms, Sanuk and The North Face lines for children. “Take a brand like Chaco that has been around for 20 years, but they really exploded with the kids’ line they released two years ago,” said Reed’s ordering manager Jill Hart. She said though these normally adult brands are a little more pricey, customers will be able to tell a difference in the quality. Reed’s touts many American-made lines, but even

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ordering manager, Reed’s some of these brands are drawing international inspiration. “One brand that has been really popular is called the Tea Collection, and they really stick out for their worldwide vision. Lots of clothes from this year were inspired by African-type designs and colors,” she said. Silly Simpson’s owner and operator DeAnna Russell describes this year’s color pattern as “melon colors.” “There are lots of bright greens and oranges this year, and coral is just everywhere,” she said. Russell said boys’ styles remained fairly traditional, though patterned knit shirts were overtaking solid ones, but girls’ fashion was seeing a lot more flare. “Lots of floral prints and lots of embellishments and interesting buttons,” she said. “Kids like to wear loud, funky things, and this year’s patterns really have kids more excited to wear their clothes.” riley.manning@journalinc.com

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

Budgeting in Style The $65 challenge

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OUTFIT: Katia sheer cream shirt with pleated knot sleeves, $28, Tyche tangerine and aqua chevron shorts, $24 and bangles, $9. TOTAL: $61 THE SCOOP: Shorts are all grown up this spring with beautiful fabrics and patterns. Tangerine and aqua are two of the season’s hottest colors. ADD FROM YOUR CLOSET: Add pop with a jeweled headband and statement necklace. Wedge sandals complete the high-fashion outfit. MODEL: Haley Cockrell of Pratts community

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OUTFIT: Raspberry V-neck shirt, $18, and navy highwaisted knit skirt, $23, both from Femme by Tresics, ZAD charm necklace and Handmade Expressions headband, $14. TOTAL: $62 THE SCOOP: The versatile outfit can dress up or down with accessories and layers to fit a multitude of occasions. Raspberry is one of the hot colors of the season, and navy is a must-have neutral. ADD FROM YOUR CLOSET: Choose flats or wedges to match your mood. A set of thin metallic bangles would add extra sparkle. MODEL: Reid Stafford of Tupelo

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OUTFIT: Jealous Tomato hi-lo tangerine pattern strapless dress, $42.95, yellow chain necklace, $19.95. TOTAL: $62.90 THE SCOOP: Breezy sundress combines tangerine and geometric prints for a fresh look for the season. Pops of yellow take advantage of the colorblocking trend. ADD FROM YOUR CLOSET: Strappy wedges or simple sandals can dress this outfit up or down. MODEL: Bree Waddle of Tupelo

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

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Men’s wear

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SHIFTING TRENDS

Summer’s not too far away, but spring provides Yarber said most people are looking for flat front more than enough reason for men to update their pants these days. closets. “That’s the trend for both “Our spring clothes are comdressy and casual. We still ing in, and we’re seeing a lot of carry pleats, but nationally, color,” said Joe Yarber, co-owner the numbers are changing to of MLM Clothiers in downtown flat front,” he said. “It’s a slimTupelo. “This is the time of year ing effect. The women are likfor linen and silks, as well as ing it. They are the ones who lightweight wools.” get them for their husbands or John Rush, men’s manager at boyfriends because it makes Reed’s in Tupelo, said it’s the them look slimmer.” time when many professionals It’s part of the great cycle of make the switch from suits to men’s clothing. Flat fronts last dressy casual in order to get ruled the landscape in the ’60s through the warmer months in and ’70s, only to be supcomfort. planted by pleats in the ’80s. “A lot of the banks will move That pendulum has shifted, to knit shirts and khakis,” he and there seems to be an essaid. tablished pattern for men’s That leaves room for quite a sport coats and suit jackets, Joe Yarber bit of variety, as far as color and too. fit are concerned. “Instead of side vent, we’re co-owner of MLM Clothiers Rush also said some prefer to seeing more center vent mix up their warm-weather again,” Yarber said, “but we work clothes. have both.” “We’ve got long- and short-sleeve button-down Among sport coats, there’s been movement toward shirts in gingham checks and other patterns, and all unconstructed garments, which feature less lining sorts of colors,” he said. “We’re getting a lot of them than a constructed jacket, Yarber said. for the working guys who don’t want to wear a polo It’s a different look, and a nod to the Southern heat shirt.” that spring only hints at, and summer will deliver. Not everyone gets to make the dressy casual shift, “Now’s the time to get what you need,” Rush said. but there’s still room to maneuver. “We’ve got our seersucker suits and jackets,” Rush scott.morris@journalinc.com

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

Make a statement BY SHEENA BARNETT DAILY JOURNAL

TUPELO – Brights and pastels, polka dots and big florals: This spring is all about standing out in a crowd. For women’s fashions, pretty pastels are mixing with eye-popping neons, and patterns of all styles are mixing to create a bold, yet feminine, spring look. “This is one of the prettiest palettes I’ve seen in a while,” said Erica Holloway, owner of Ella Ivy in Pontotoc. “It’s so pretty, so feminine, so vintage. It’s so fun.” Krista Blanchard of the ladies’ department at Reed’s agreed. “Color is everywhere,” she said. Usually, colors in spring are either super bright or very toned-down, but this season, there’s a healthy mix of both. “We’re seeing pastels and bright neons,” said Jade Gaskin, owner of Luxe Boutique in Tupelo. The most popular shades for spring are mint greens and peachy corals. Pink blushes and ivory are also popular, Holloway said. “Last year was all about pairing everything with white jeans, but this year it’s ivory skinnies,” she said. “All the colors look so good with these.” Black and white styles and patterns are in style this spring, too. Florals are the most popular patterns, but you can’t go wrong with polka dots and geometrics. Many of the big floral patterns have a vintage look to them, Holloway said. Embellishments, like lace, chains, studs, sequins and embroidery, are all in style. Sequins are especially stylish at Reed’s. They’re on everything from shorts to mini skirts. “It’s even in daywear, and they’re in bright colors. You can transition it from daywear to night time. You can throw it on with a cute shirt, or even a T-shirt and wedges,” Blanchard said.

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Shorts are big sellers at Ella Ivy, from classy polka dot shorts to more fun styles with leopard prints. “We’ve been in business for seven years, and dresses have always been a big staple, but now we offer as many shorts,” Holloway said. “Pair them with a cute wedge, and they’re equally as dressy. Mix it with a feminine top to take the edge off.” Last season saw a few printed pants, but they’re super stylish for spring, Blan-

chard said. Pants of all lengths are in style at Reed’s, from shorts to capris to fulllength. Colored denim is still stylish – in fact, denim is a great look even in tops, too. Denim shirts, especially with lace detail or with feminine floral accents, are must-haves. Layering styles is also popular at Ella Ivy; brightly colored blazers coordinate with cute tops for a look that transitions from cool spring days to early summer heat. Dresses are always in style, from maxis to minis. “Maxi dresses are still out there, and so are rompers. Neither are going anywhere,” Blanchard said.

COMPLETE THE LOOK

Go for the gold in jewelry, and don’t shy from the big pieces or layering smaller ones, Gaskin said. “I like a big statement necklace with a solid top,” Gaskin said. “Or wear a big, solid necklace that breaks up a big print around your face.” Always-classy pearls are in style, Holloway said. Your feet have two major options this spring: wedges and flats. Wedges with embellishments like fringe, buckles or two-tones of colors are everywhere, Holloway and Gaskin said. Go for a non-printed wood heel for wedges, Gaskin said. Oxford styles are hot, whether with a heel or without. Blanchard said even more comfortable shoes have an edge, like studs or bright colors. Light-weight scarves are trendy and also come in neons and pastel hues, Blanchard said. “Infinity scarves are a good way to pop some color into your wardrobe,” she said.

BELIEVE TO ACHIEVE

With so much going on in fashion this LAUREN WOOD | DAILY JOURNAL spring – big patterns! bold colors! embellMixing a bold pattern with a more simple one is a cute spring style. Maggie Smith, ishments! – how does one pull it all off 16, a sophomore at Hatley High School, sports Paris floral skinny jeans, an Umgee without over doing it? blouse and Bamboo wedges. Her outfit is from Luxe. It’s OK to mix pastel shades and neon hues. “You don’t want to wear all neon, so you can break it up with a little pastel” or vice versa, Blanchard said. “Certain people can pull off certain looks,” Gaskin said. “I wouldn’t mix too many details. I go for a more clean, stream-lined, trendy look. But it just depends on the person. Mixing prints is a fine art.” sheena.barnett@journalinc.com

THANK YOU • Special thanks to our models and retailers for their participation in this year’s Spring Fashion section. • A very special thank you Janice Anthony, Rae Mathis and the staff of Oren Dunn City Museum for the use of the museum and grounds for the backdrops for most of our fashion photos. The museum is located on 689 Rutherford Road in Ballard Park. Hours are is 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $3 adults; $2 for ages 60 and older; $1.50 ages 4 to 14. For more information, call (662) 841-6438.

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Women’s fashion all about color, prints

SPRING FASHION

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Spring into

Amberly Rogers, 23, of Oxford, is wearing this spring’s Pretty ruffles make for a feminine spring for girls. Nine- It’s a classic look for John Luke Martin, 11, of Tupelo. hottest color, coral. Her dress is by Diosa and she’s also year-old Alyssa Quijada is wearing an Isobella and Chloe He’s wearing Polo shirt and pants from Reed’s. wearing a leopard belt and a black statement necklace. dress from Reed’s. Her outfit is from Luxe Boutique.

Classic styles are perfect even for toddlers: Andrew Agnew, 3, of Tupelo, is wearing an ELand sweater vest, linen shirt and madras patchwork shorts, all from Silly Simpson’s.

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Bright colors and printed pants are a hot look for spring. Leigh Ann Wise, 35, of Tupelo, shows off BCBG Maxazria pants and a Double Zero blouse. Her outfit and jewelry are all from Reed’s Department Store.

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Shorts are in style this spring. Haley Holley, 23, of Pontotoc, sports a Mink Pink floral blazer, Karlie shorts and top, and shoes by Naughty Monkey. Her clutch is by Big Buddha, and her outfit is from Ella Ivy.

MLM Clothiers dressed Harris Rhea in silk and linen sport coat and trousers by Ibiza, as well as a Peter Millar linen sport shirt with a belt by Trafalgar and pocket square by J.Z. Richard.

Mix-and-match patterns are a cute look this spring. Melly Gardner, 9, of Ripley, is wearing a Truly Me dress and shoes by Kenneth Cole Reaction. Her outfit is from Corner Shoe Store in Tupelo.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

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Spring Trend Report

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Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.

THE PEPLUM

A short section of gathered fabric attached to the waistline of a jacket, blouse While Bruce Lee may have been reveal- or dress. ing the secrets of life, this quote is vital Hancock said most people are afraid of when spring cleaning your closet for the the widespread trend. coming warmer months. “A lot of people love the peplum, but just Carrie Hancock, owner of Yellow Love- as many hate them. They think that they birds Boutique, said every trend in a can’t wear it because of their hips. That’s magazine is what designers have to offer not the case,” Hancock said. “You just have and not always right for the south. to find the peplum that hits you at the right “To be honest, some of the trends we length. I suggest starting with a peplum see in magazines are terrible. I’ve seen top, with a pair of jeans, finding the right fit one where certain patterns were mixed and then maybe trying a dress.” with others and it did nothing for the For those afraid their bottom half is too model,” Hancock said. heavy for the flamboyant but versatile Southern weather doesn't differentiate trend, the peplum also serves as camoumuch from season to season, so pulling flage. At the perfect cut and fit, that bit of items from previous ones is simple. Here skirted fabric will disguise lower tummy These pieces all illustrate the chevron as one of the more popular patterns this are a few trends that have been around pooch and will provide a more hourglass season. for the fall and winter that you should shape.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

PATTERNS

Tribal, geometric and ornate baroque patterns dominated the fall and winter. The easiest of these to carry into spring is the chevron pattern. Chevron, a sort of horizontal zig zag pattern, also has concealment properties. The pattern comes in a variety of colors and clothing. If chevron is a bit of a reach for your personal style, try traditional stripes. Pair a black and white striped boat neck top with your best fitting jeans for a casual look. Be sure to add a pop of color in your jewelry, shoes or handbag. Also wider stripes, at varying placement and sizes, help dispel the rumor that stripes make you look wider.

ACCESSORIES

Bright yellows, pinks and oranges are finding their way into footwear and jewelry for this season. The bib and collar necklaces that took over the fall have transformed into chunky beaded necklaces or statement bib-styled necklaces with geometric shapes. Other color options for those who want more muted hues include a sunflower yellow, a calming lavender and the ever versatile turquoise. Another staple is a simple gold necklace. “A good gold necklace can go with anything. It can go with your go-to outfit, it can go with a little a black dress,” Hancock said. Remember, with large statement jewelry, you must let that piece shine. With a chunky necklace, wear smaller earrings and rings. Maybe even ditch the bracelet altogether.

Carrie Hancock, owner of Yellow Lovebirds, pairs two spring fashion trends: the wedge heel and the chunky statement necklace.

ON THE COVER Top left corner, Harris Rhea models for MLM Clothiers. ••• Top right corner, Amberly Rogers, 23, of Oxford, sports clothing from Luxe Boutique. ••• Bottom left corner, Jessica Roye dresses for spring in clothes from Reed’s.

SHOES

Footwear is the foundation of your outfit and there is no better foundation than a wedge heel or a pair of espadrilles this spring. Because of the wider, more sturdy heel, it has more wear time with your look. Nude or neutral color shoes, whether pumps or flats, are an every season staple. They will make any look more pulled together. Keeping these few ideas in mind, don't forget that your comfort is your confidence. Feeling uncomfortable in a certain trend is perfectly OK. Add what is uniquely yours to spin your own personal style. marissabeth.humphrey@journalinc.com

••• Bottom right corner, Andrew Agnew, 3, of Tupelo, wears classic spring fashions from Silly Simpson’s. ••• For complete descriptions of cover models’ outfits, see pages 6D and 7D. Peplum tops like these are best worn over skinny jeans and with a statement necklace like the one shown on the left.

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COLORS

For those of you who keep pastels at bay, no worries. Classic colors black and white have made themselves staples for the spring. Whether it’s in patterns like chevron or stripes in shirts or in skirts, they make the perfect canvas for the bold accessories of the season.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2013

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check of my bedroom closet would reveal my small collection of footwear in no way rivals that of shoe queen Imelda Marcos. These days, since a diagnosis of Type II diabetes, my athletic shoe purchases are usually running shoes – Nike AirMax and the New Balance 900 series (the battleship gray and black models). Merrell jungle moccasins and Cole Haan driving moccasins replace my “tennis shoes” for church, funerals and a non-sports business function. One young fellow offered to buy them A friend of mine once wrote, and I’m off my 57-year-old feet following a Tupelo not exactly sure how it went, but I’m in High home basketball game last season. the ballpark: Man searches for a lot of I’ve been accused by a co-worker of things in life, but all he really wants is a watching “shoe porn” on my laptop – comfortable pair of shoes. nothing out of bounds, just on-line visits Amen. to Eastbay, Footaction, Footlocker, Finishline and Zappos. For the curious, a gene.phelps@journalinc.com

Some of my selections have been borderline insane. One such pair – my copper-colored Nike Foamposite basketball model. The shoe style, worn by former University of Memphis and NBA star Penny Hardaway, has turned a few heads.

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wouldn’t recommend running in a pair of Converse Chuck Taylor basketball shoes, but that was about the only option for a casual jogger 40 years ago. As a high school football player training in the offseason, I wanted something more functional and less painful to wear for my daily runs. On a visit to a local sporting goods store, I discovered a genuine running shoe – the Adidas SL 72 model. It wasn’t the standard black or white canvas, rubber-bottomed Chuck. Instead, the shoe’s upper was royal blue nylon, with three leather stripes and a firm rubber-like sole. I was hooked ... not on running, but on wearing high-tech and somewhat stylish footwear. Over the years – with my wife’s blessing most of the time – I’ve purchased quite a number of the “newest thing” in athletic shoes. I’ve worn just about every model Nike’s produced in its successful Air Jordan line. I onced owned a pair of Tennessee orange leather Converse weapons – a fa-

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Resort wear

BY SARAH ROBINSON DAILY JOURNAL

You don’t have to travel to a fabulous tropical resort to enjoy resort wear. The ever-popular resort wear trend is a great way to jump start your summer wardrobe, according to Dale Simmons at Reed’s in downtown Tupelo. Resort wear describes a line of fashion that was originally created to accommodate folks traveling to warm weather destinations during cold winter months. Although it begins appearing in stores just after the new year, the line focuses on fresh spring looks. Lily Pulitzer and Tommy Bahama are the most recognizable pioneers of the trend. Today, every one from Chanel to the Gap offers a resort line.

Reed’s has a large selection of resort wear this season. Colorful and white linen predominate the line. “Our customers really want bright colors,” Simmons said. “They are ready to get out of the doldrums” of winter. Simmons said the spring line always has a tropical or nautical feel. She said it is predominated this year by bold stripes, black and white, and navy. While bright colors emphasize the tropical feel, foundation pieces in black, white and navy highlight the line’s maritime roots. Pant styles vary this year. Solid colorful linen, wide-legged pants traditional to the line are definitely represented but some different looks are also out there. Capri pants are turning up in linen

this year and more structured, heavy cotton pants are bright and colorful with patterns. Tory Burch, a popular fashion line out of New York, is one of a growing number of designers to devote an entire look to resort wear this year. Burch highlighted lace prints and Mediterranean colors and pants that are “slender but not overly skinny.” Simmons said although colored denim that has been popular for the past few seasons is still hot this year, she has seen shoppers returning to structured, cotton pants. Tory Burch and Trina Turk both offer slim, flat-front options in cool summer hues. Reed’s carries resort wear selections by designers like Trina Turk, Milly and Johnny Was. The cen-

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terpiece of the Johnny Was line, exclusive to Reed’s, is an array of loose, flowing tops with vintage look and feel in bright colors and patterns for warm weather. Simmons said one of her favorite looks this year are drip-dye shirts. She said loose fits, airy fabrics and bright colors make the drip-dye pieces ageless. Simmons said the price point on drip-dye shirts is also appealing and runs from about $60 to $100. Dresses this year seem be dominated by short, sporty looks in bright colors with lots of zig zag patterns. Simmons explained that the resort wear line is great for our warm climate. “It transitions well into summer,” she said. “Colorful linens and white linens are great through August and into September.” Another hot item this spring in the resort wear line comes from James Jean. Simmons said her favorite is “the blush color that is so fabulous.” One trick to keeping resort wear fresh: Avoid LAUREN WOOD | DAILY JOURNAL over-accessorizing. Let the bright colors and pat- Missy Dennis, left, wears a top by Trina Turk, pants by Elliot Lauren and shoes by Sasha London. Her daughterns speak for themter Mallori Watson sports a Johnny Was blouse, Trina selves. Turk skirt and shoes by Kork-Ease. Both outfits are from Reed’s. sarah.robinson@journalinc.com

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You spent how much?

Northeast Mississippi folks recall shelling out big bucks for clothing, accessories BY GINNA PARSONS DAILY JOURNAL

Sometimes, you’re out shopping and you come across a piece of clothing or an accessory you think you can’t live without. And then you look at the price tag and realize you might have to eat rice and beans for the rest of the year if you purchase it.

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Louis Rowles of Amory said his big splurge was a pair of gray wool slacks to wear with a navy blazer. “It was the third year of my teaching career,” Rowles said. “I brought home about $500 a month and had to pay rent and a car payment out of that, and those slacks cost $60 plus tax. I had nothing dressy and thought I needed them. I wore them for years and even took them to have a small moth hole patched after I had worn them about five years. “I have spent more for a single item since, but that was such a huge investment for me at the time ... and I had no credit cards, so it was cash. I probably ate peas and cornbread for a week to make ends meet that month, but when I wore those pants, I felt like I was uptown.”

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Monia Beasley bought a dress for herself 30 years ago that is the most expensive piece of clothing she has ever purchased. never would have paid for a blouse for me or my girls (not that I haven’t made some shameful splurges on myself), but when you come across something that’s a sort of once-in-a-lifetime investment that will be worn forever, well, it’s your mama, it’s just money, and you can’t take it with you, right? She loves it, so it was worth every penny.”

Carolyn Gillentine Green of Tupelo, who calls herself a consignment/thrift store “queen,” said she rarely pays department store prices for anything. “But, when I was working at Penneys in high school, ••• I bought a purse – on sale – and still paid $50 for it, Cecelia Palmer of Tupelo said she’s never been one which was a lot to me,” Green said. “But I couldn’t to spend big bucks for clothing. take my eyes off of it.” “Although, I do remember when I was in the sixth or seventh grade, our school had a formal prom,” Palmer ••• said. “I spotted the most beautiful glitzy evening gown Lisa Howorth of Oxford said she recently made an – that’s what formals used to be called – and it was at extravagant purchase, but it wasn’t for herself. the most expensive store in Columbus. The formal “Just after Christmas last year, my daughter Bebe cost $50. Now, 60 years ago, that was a lot of money. and I were shopping the sales around the Square and “My parents said no, mainly because they did not in The Village Tailor we were both stopped by one lithave the money and I remember crying my heart out tle blouse on the rack,” Howorth said. “Unfortunately, – I was a broken person. Finally, my mom and dad it wasn’t the sale rack, but we looked at each other scraped up the money and I wore it to the prom. I still and Bebe said, ‘Gran!’ It was silk, a lovely slate-blue have my picture – it is a hoot. Actually, I was a spoiled the color of my mother’s eyes, with a small print of brat for doing that. So, was it worth the $50? At the black, stylized kitty heads, but not cutesy at all. My time, oh yes, but looking back now, I’m pretty mother hates to shop, but she’s also very particular ashamed of myself. about her clothes. “There was no occasion for the gift, but it was just ••• too perfect, and we took the chance and surprised her For Rheta Grimsley Johnson of Iuka, it was a pair of with it. It cost $300-and-something, a price that I red shoes. “I was invited to an August birthday party on an island off the South Carolina coast,” Johnson said. “You got there by boat, no cars allowed. Dress was casual. Everyone, in fact, wore blue jeans except for one pretty and confident lady who looked like a model and wore white jeans and, with them, beautiful red suede high heels. Really high heels. “I thought to myself, ‘I could be confident, too, if I had shoes like those.’ “When I got home, I went on the Internet to find those shoes. They weren’t that hard to find. Paying for them was something else. They cost nearly $200, WE NOW HAVE 5 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU about three times what I’d ever paid for shoes or 1138 West Main Shopping Center • Tupelo • 662-842-4011 boots. 1005 Hwy. 72 E. • Corinth • 662-287-0909 “I bought them. When they arrived, I tried to wear 622 West Poplar Ave., Suite 4 • Collierville, TN • 901-316-5977 them out to eat. I stumbled about and almost fell. I 731 Hwy. 78 West • Jasper, AL • 205-387-8778 275 South Cox’s Creek Parkway • Florence, AL • 256-670-2088 put the shoes away for about a year and cussed my Mon. - Sat. 9 am - 6 pm • www.scrubselite.com vanity. “When I married on Dec. 23, 2010, I wore an old Check out our Alegria 20% off black wool skirt and a new red velvet blouse. It & Sanita Shoes! Our Everyday Prices! © JPC - 2013 matched the shoes perfectly. Not much walking is in-

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Monia Beasley did. The Tupelo mother of three said the most money she ever spent on an item of clothing, other than her wedding dress, was $300. “I was working as a buyer for the Parisian store in Hoover, Ala., in the 1980s and we were having the big grand opening and we’d invited all our reps in for it.” Beasley said. “I saw this dress at another Parisian and it was gorgeous and I had to have it to wear for the occasion. It was $300. “I bought it and wore it to the opening and then for other occasions, like out to dinner and stuff. I never regretted buying it at the time. It just made complete sense to me. Of course, I was in my 20s then, and single. Today, it seems a bit ridiculous.”

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was frustrated and doubtful I could find it. But when I saw this bias-cut soft white dress with black floral appliqués across the front and a slightly draped train in the back online, I instantly was in love. It was MY dress, and for the few hours I wore it on my wedding day, I felt beautiful and special – a pretty good deal for $1,500, after all.”

‘When I saw this bias-cut soft white dress with black floral appliqués across the front and a slightly draped train in the back online, I instantly was in love.’ Cathy Wood Corinth

volved in a living room wedding. I wore the shoes, rather successfully. I had a broken hand in a hideous cast that day, but the shoes kept anyone from looking at my hand. All, I’m sure, were admiring my feet.”

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Nancy Beard of Tupelo said she’s always been a bargain shopper and rarely spends a lot on clothing for herself, especially since she’s a single parent. “However, I haven’t always been a parent, ••• married or otherwise,” Beard said. “So back ••• Cathy Wood of Corinth doesn’t have to in the day when spending was a little more Chris Rakestraw of Tupelo said his most think twice when asked about her biggest in- fun, I spent close to $200 for a brand new expensive purchase was a $425 Jack Spade vestment. Dooney and Bourke handbag. I did have to leather brief/messenger bag he bought in “My wedding dress, which was $1,500 and save a few weeks to make the purchase. But December. came directly from a California designer being single with no responsibilities it wasn’t “My previous Jack Spade bag was not quite whose name I’ve forgotten,” Wood said. “On too difficult. as expensive and lasted over five years,” he TV wedding-dress shows, salespeople sniff “Was it worth it? Yes. I still have that handsaid. “Plus, it’s still a great bag, so I feel the at such a low price for the dress of your bag and it still looks great. I bought quality. I price is justified by the quality/longevity of dreams, but for me – an almost-50-year-old bought a classic color rather than a trendy the brand.” second-time bride who wanted things simcolor. I still carry it from time to time and But he does have one other item that’s ple and low-key – it was a gulp-worthy cost will get comments on it. Would I do it again worth mega bucks: a $1,645 Dsquared jacket. back in 2004. today? No, but would I spend a large amount “However, since it was at Wall’s Bargain “Worth it, though. I wanted something for a quality product for my son? AbCenter as part of a Saks or Neiman Marcus age-appropriate but non-dowdy and sleek solutely.” insurance loss in ’08 or ’09, I only paid $150- and modern with no frou-frou of any kind. ish,” he said. “That is quite possibly the most Not easy, and after several failed try-ons I ginna.parsons@journalinc.com

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