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FASHION : Buy me : MISS SELFRIDGE SUIT

Melanie Rickey
Thursday 11 May 1995 23:02 BST
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The absolute look to emerge from the round of catwalk shows last October was this one. Elegant, poised, slightly sassy, but more moneypenny than vamp, this two-piece summed up the mood.

Except this isn't the actual garment that created the absolute look. It is a copy - and not a bad one at that. At least two members of the fashion press were seen wearing this suit during London Fashion Week back in March. But it isn't by John Galliano; it is by Miss Selfridge.

This "mini" Prince of Wales check suit has a neat short jacket with beltloops suitable only for this season's obligatory skinny belt, and a calf-length hobble skirt. The skirt has a split at the back so it will be less hobble than it appears.

The jacket, thankfully, will go with virtually anything - capri pants, short skirts, stretch jeans and hot pants. The best thing about the suit, however, is its price - £49.99 for the jacket and a mere £19.99 for the skirt.

The suit is available from Miss Selfridge, 221-223 Oxford Street, London, W1, Unit 93 Arndale Centre, Manchester M4, and selected branches nationwide. For further information, call 0181 910-1100.

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