Tastes & Trends FASHION FOR NOW

3Five forecasts: Clothing will mask body odor after being exposed to sunlight. • Fabric made from crab shells will kill germs. • Clothes will generate negative ions to create a sense of well-being. • Cotton coated with nanoparticles will break down harmful components of air pollution. • Fabrics will block dirt and thus reduce washings.

Ladies’

“In this tricky, uncertain economy, women want something that feels grand and gives a feeling of warmth,” says Sally Singer, a

Vogue editor. Look for these styles and signatures:

Conservative • hemlines at the knee, tailored jackets and suits, dressy pants

Luxurious • velvet jackets, sweater dresses, and brocade coat/jacket sets in soft, pretty fabrics

Classic• white-buttoned dress shirts with pin tucks, blazers with embroidery, cashmere sweaters, and striped rugby shirts with floral plackets

Looks
MENSWEAR

“Men will continue to rein in the oversize clothing, from suits to pants to shirts to sweaters— everything except neckties,” says Shannon-Butts. Here’s the skinny:

■ tailored suits, shirts, and pants ■ wider neckties and oversize bow ties ■ plaids in jackets, caps, sweaters, socks, and the linings of sport and trench coats

– nancygammon.com

Top Togs for KIDS

sun-safe clothing • “The days of swimming outside without a protective shirt will be a thing of the past.”

–Jessica Hartshorn, editor, American Baby

adult-looking duds • “Kids are seen as extensions of their parents’ styles. Rather than children’s clothing being timeless, it will be more current.” –Jessica Hartshorn

– Tina Hart

Comfy • classic

clothes, traditional accessories (a sweater with a leather belt)

clothes on loan • “Clothes libraries,” where parents pay a monthly fee to use and exchange items as kids grow, will proliferate.