son seems to be short, body- hugging shapes. SENSATIONAL SHADES Contrasting with the best blacks are eye-popping colors: brightly bold reds, blazing hot ethnic-print fabrics and the sim- plicity or white-hot white. Red seems to be the dramat- ic darling of the night — whether- in a classic full-skirted ball gown style, perhaps with a lace bodice or cut as simply as a front-button sleeveless satin sheath. Patterns make a colorful play for evening power as well, in bright and festive ethnic, geo- metric and animal prints. Generally, the louder the fab- ric, the simpler the cut, but there are a few dresses — such as a floor-length full tulle plaid skirt — that successfully match excess to excess. Some of the best evening dresses, however, are pared down to the purest form: a pour of brilliant white with a clarity of line and shape that clings to the body — perhaps a tank dress that buttons up the back. DANCING DRESSES Ball gowns survive year after year of fashion changes better than almost anything else in a Patterns make a colorful play for evening power. woman's wardrobe. But there are alternatives to the draped bodies and full skirts of tradi- tional evening wear — most notably, short skirts with hem- lines made for dancing with inches of fringe that flap around the thighs, tiered ruf- fles that flair as you spin, and chiffon that gracefully floats. FADDISH FRONTIER While lace, chiffon, tulle, satin and velvet are the glam- our fabrics of the night , edging into evening is a trend toward combining the common with the elite. Some examples: • Tiers of tulle paired with tank tops or men's white shirts tied at the waist • White satin organza skirts tempered with leather jackets and cotton-and-lace bra tops • Black satin floor-length skirts teamed with pullover and cardigan twin sweater sets • Black velvet cat suits paired with loosely tied black- and-white gingham overskirts. FABULOUS JUDAICA Marriott. When you're counting on having a special weekend together. The perfect addition to your home or office Enjoy a Marriott Two For Breakfast ry Weekend. Rates are per night, not per person, and are avail- able Thursday* through Sunday nights with breakfast included. Call for reservations, (313) 356 - 7400. $49 Call Alicia R. Nelson Tradition! Tradition! 557-0109 for an appointment HAVING A PARTY? DO IT AT SOUTHFIELD arnott 27033 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48034 (313) 356-7400 Limited quantities available through 10-31-93. Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Some blackout dates apply. Rates are not applicable to groups 3"1993 Marriott Corporation 'Thursday night requires a Friday night stay. 0 , 3 42 1 4' LAT; 83 *, 27' Loivc k3r IERSB/IP BUSTER'S PICNIC BASKETS Available Memorial Day-Labor Day Great For Outings On The Lake, Outdoor Parties, Concerts & All Summer Activities Baskets Include: plates, napkins, silverware (Deposit on baskets required) ■ BIRTHDAYS ■ COMPANY PARTIES ■ ANNIVERSARIES ■ ■ ■ Some Basket Items Include: BACHELORS BACHELORETTES CUSTOMERS HOLIDAY PARTIES CHECK AT THE FRONT DESK OR CALL 435-0030 FOR DETAILS AND RESERVATION INFORMATION! 2727 N. Woodward - Royal Oak Salads Ametizers Caesar Shrimp Garden Smoked Salmon Pasta Smoked Whitefish Salmon Seafood Pate Enbres Sandwiches Fried Chicken Tuna Cold Poached Salmon Lobster Club BBQ Chicken Smoked Chicken Crab Cake/Shrimp Club Salmon/Crab Cakes 932-8484 24 Hr. notice please 4105 Orchard Lake Rd. just N. of Lone Pine Rd. STYLE • SUMMER 1993..73