Dear Clients and Friends,

The editors of "In Style" had a chapter in their new book called TELLTALE SIGNS OF QUALITY.

"The real story is in a garment's manufacture. So instead of looking at who made a garment, look at HOW it was made to make sure you are getting what you are paying for."

HOW DO WE STACK UP?

HEMS- A good hem is double-stitched and invisible from the outside of the garment. A generous hem allowance is also a good sign.

SEAMS - All seams should lie straight without pulling or puckering and, preferable, be generous enough to let out if the need arises.

STITCHING - It should be secure and straight. Look for about eight to 23 stitches per inch.

LININGS - They should be made of smooth fabrics like rayon, acetate or silk. (Doncaster's linings are silk with lycra for ease in movement.)

BUTTONS - The buttons should match the garment, meet the buttonhole perfectly, be sewn on securely and, on heavier fabrics, reinforced with disks. Buttonholes should be perfectly finished with no loose threads. (Many of the Doncaster line has bound buttonholes found on couture clothing.)

ZIPPERS - They should be hidden and dyed to match the garment.

PATTERNS - Printed and woven patterns should match up on all seams. If it is a two piece outfit, patterns should always match up from piece to piece.

CHECK OUT THE BASICS IN YOUR WARDROBE. DONCASTER'S BASICS COLLECTION IS A CORE WARDROBING GROUP THAT HAS MODERN CLASSIC PIECES INTENDED NEVER TO GO OUT OF STYLE.

FOR SPRING 2007 WE SEE BLACK, WHITE AND BRITISH KHAKI - GO ANYWHERE COLORS THAT LEND THEMSELVES TO THE OFFICE AND BEYOND.

Here are two of the jacket styles available in Missy and Women's sizes. They also have pants and skirts to match. All of the pieces are available in BLACK as well as KHAKI. ALL PIECES ARE COMPLETELY WASHABLE AND ARE MODESTLY PRICED.

Here are pictures of the Ponzone Wool jacket - a favorite three season sheer wool that also has pants and a skirt in Dove Gray and Black. ALL PIECES COME IN MISSY, WOMEN AND PETITE SIZES. This is always the best bet for a classic wardrobe that can be added to Spring and Fall in Black.

DON'T FORGET YOU CAN ORDER ON LINE AT WWW.DONCASTER.COM USING MY CONSULTANT NUMBER 109005. OR CALL ME AT 410-654-2459 AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME SEE ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SPRING DONCASTER COLLECTIONS. IT IS TIME TO GET YOUR SPRING WARDROBE IN ORDER!!!!

Here is my Valentine to you:

GIVE TO YOURSELF FIRST - Leslie Fieger advises "You can have more when you are willing to give more. You must begin this process by giving more to yourself. Give yourself more time; give yourself more attention; give yourself more love; give yourself more of what you want. Then decide how to offer the more that you are (and have) to the world and you will receive even more back in return." FOR VALENTINES DAY GIVE YOURSELF SOME LOVE FIRST!!!!

Have a wonder filled week,

Salli J. Ward
Wonderful Wardrobes
Dressing Women Beautifully in

Doncaster - Extraordinary Apparel for Extraordinary Women
410-654-2459
SallijWard@aol.com
www.salliward-doncaster.com

P.S. Snowbound????

Curl up with a Cup of Hot Chocolate and Stay Warm Clicking through Doncaster Spring 2007 !!!

Look! Shop! Enjoy!

The New Doncaster Online Studio
Allows You to See and Shop
No Matter What the Weather!

Just go to www.Doncaster.com and
put in my special key number 109005

Spring is only a Click Away!!!!