Evening Drama Marc Jacobs, designing for the Perry Ellis com- pany, made his mark with sports- wear and coats. This season, he turns his atten- tion to evening clothes, and comes up with this youthful, jazzy take on the black dinner suit. The short, swingy skirt is cut for movement. The newest jacket is fitted, made even more au courant by the shimmer- ing slash of se- quined lapels and pockets. Photo urtesy Perry lis. as well as the cocktail suit especialy in black is a safe and stunning look. Dinner suits in black and white combinations, all-black and jewel tones are being shown in failles and satins.Wool crepe is another choice fabric. It's a light-weight fabric that can be worn many seasons. The evening jacket will be the item to own, whether it's a sophisticated all-over beaded number for the young set or a sequined satin baseball jacket. The evening jacket does double duty. Not only can it be worn as a cover-up for the little black dess, it can be worn as a separate item. It can also be worn with a chiffon skirt and a tank top or blouse. One essential item to wear with that little black dress is the Chanel- inspired evening jacket. The styles range from beaded, solid black velvet, solid black satin or bright- colored satin. It can be quilted, which is very popular. Next in popularity is the brocade, tapestry jacket. -0411111 ■ - The little black dress is always ver- satile according to many local store buyers. The fabrics range from velvet and crepe to stretch. Easy-shaped dresses, some with cut-outs and some with trim are a young career look. Most store owners describe the 1990 season as opulent with dinner dresses, suits and evening gowns in rich, jewel tones of amethyst, emerald, ruby and gold. The accessories are just as lux- urious as the clothing. Judith Leiber, world-renowned couturier of hand- bags has many styles for the season. Many of the colors ranging from en- vironmental hues — earth green, wheat, slate and rosette — are impor- tant this season. The bags are struc- tured and smaller. Lieber's miniaudieres are bejewel- ed with rhinestones. The clasps are formed with stones cabochon stones and pearls. Some of the miniature bags have whimsical shapes of birds, seashells and even Barbara Bush's dog, Millie.