March heralds not only Spring, but new clothing arriving for upcoming warm weather! We began the month with a "Cruise Wear" display, a suggestion for those off to warmer climes*, and an inspiration to those of us here in rainy Seattle to perhaps at least take a few minutes/hours to nap or read, but certainly to refresh! *see my note at end of newsletter

   When I first worked in a women's clothing store, there were three distinct seasons - Spring, Fall, Holiday and Cruise. Each had its own collection and its own time in the store. Bathing suits arriving in February in Michigan puzzled me until it was explained that this was the "Cruise" season. This was in the grand old days of Abercrombie & Fitch when it was more of a high-end department store than it has become in recent years. And our clientele traveled. No one I knew, certainly! But that was how I learned about Cruise Wear. I'm not sure if it's still called that, but what the heck - it was a fun theme for a display, which Jane pulled off brilliantly!

We just received the sweetest Spring Collection from DAR in Chicago - romantic, girly, twirly clothing even big girls can

embrace!

Watch for Texture, due later this month - lots of easy to wear dresses and the Comfy Skirt in a new, shorter, but not mini, length - just right for warmer weather!

Loco Lindo dresses arrive every month - new patterns and new designs as well as the favorite standards. And Niche will be arriving soon, too - classic styling with an edge!

Come by soon and indulge in the promise of Spring!

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