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Comely classics: Classic Ports separates, including V-necked front-buttoned cardigans, easy front-buttoned skirts and little tailored jackets, are looking better than ever this year
Comely classics: Classic Ports separates, including V-necked front-buttoned cardigans, easy front-buttoned skirts and little tailored jackets, are looking better than ever this year

Comely classics: Classic Ports separates, including V-necked front-buttoned cardigans, easy front-buttoned skirts and little tailored jackets, are looking better than ever this year

Date10/9/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Comely classics: Classic Ports separates; including V-necked front-buttoned cardigans; easy front-buttoned skirts and little tailored jackets; are looking better than ever this year.
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Chanel suit: Left, jackets and skirts were cut close to the body, giving them a sexy, chic look that was classical yet modern
Chanel suit: Left, jackets and skirts were cut close to the body, giving them a sexy, chic look that was classical yet modern
4/3/1986
Mary Chong: Toronto designer's classic separates work on the job
Mary Chong: Toronto designer's classic separates work on the job
8/16/1981
Poison green ribbed cocoon cardigan over matching sweater with drawstring detail at front and black wool knit skirt
Poison green ribbed cocoon cardigan over matching sweater with drawstring detail at front and black wool knit skirt
4/22/1988
Jazzy jackets: Far left, black and gray striped silk jacket, $105, over black wool jersey T-shirt, $68, and gray polished cotton skirt, $68
Jazzy jackets: Far left, black and gray striped silk jacket, $105, over black wool jersey T-shirt, $68, and gray polished cotton skirt, $68
12/14/1983
Fashionable souvenirs: Julie Elmitt, left, shows Japanese purple iridescent genie pants with flared hips, buttoned ankles worn with sweater with embroidered parrot on front
Fashionable souvenirs: Julie Elmitt, left, shows Japanese purple iridescent genie pants with flared hips, buttoned ankles worn with sweater with embroidered parrot on front
8/22/1978
Court classics: Above, cotton polyester tennis dress, $77, with cotton knit pullover, $59, all from Tennis Lady
Court classics: Above, cotton polyester tennis dress, $77, with cotton knit pullover, $59, all from Tennis Lady
1/13/1984
Scaled-down classics: Right, rented dark gray tuxedo with black trim, shirt, tie and cummerbund, from Freeman Formals, $85
Scaled-down classics: Right, rented dark gray tuxedo with black trim, shirt, tie and cummerbund, from Freeman Formals, $85
2/21/1986
Right, red linen jacket, $250, and shorts, $135, by ports International, available at Ports International shops
Right, red linen jacket, $250, and shorts, $135, by ports International, available at Ports International shops
5/9/1990
Right, Ports designer Miki Tanabe in Vivienne Westwood bustier and lace apron skirt, with Fujiko in tulle ballerina dress
Right, Ports designer Miki Tanabe in Vivienne Westwood bustier and lace apron skirt, with Fujiko in tulle ballerina dress
11/2/1991
Balestra's best: The best of Italian designer Balestra was undoubtedly his lady-like dresses in silk prints with little squared jackets, above
Balestra's best: The best of Italian designer Balestra was undoubtedly his lady-like dresses in silk prints with little squared jackets, above
4/18/1985
Fabulous feathers: Square-necked satin gown with full skirt is adorned with ostrich feathers, rhinestones and pearls, $3,250
Fabulous feathers: Square-necked satin gown with full skirt is adorned with ostrich feathers, rhinestones and pearls, $3,250
1/11/1984
Tom D'Auria: House designer of Mr. Leonard sportswear line has done fall/winter collection of separates under his own name
Tom D'Auria: House designer of Mr. Leonard sportswear line has done fall/winter collection of separates under his own name
5/16/1981