Fur Trim

Fur Trim

Velvet catsuits, fur-trimmed gear a schuss thing

"There's a certain level of fantasy involved in skiing," says Paul Turner, clothing catsuit manager at St. Moritz Sports in Wellesley. "Where else can you go, dress up in costume, and no one knows you?"

For the more fashion-cautious, fur headbands, in raccoon, fox, and mink, can keep ears warm and stylish, while calf-fur boots (some with embroidered patterns) can keep feet dry.

Three-quarter-length tailored jackets (sleek and cinched at the waist) zentai bodysuit have virtually replaced shorter bulky down jackets on ski lifts. With new insulation technology, ski experts say, the thinner jackets are just as warm as down, and easier to maneuver in - not just on skis. Says Suzann Dwyer, manager of Bogner Boston in Chestnut Hill, "Fifty percent of our jackets don't make it to the slopes."

If you loved the movie "Titanic," don't miss costume spiderman skimming the holiday issue of the J. Peterman catalog. Yes, the catalog's well known for being spoofed on "Seinfeld." But this time around, it got the last laugh.

Just for fun, J. Peterman offered, at sky-high prices, some of the actual props and costumes used by actors in "Titanic." Amazingly, almost everything sold out within weeks.

Actress Kate Winslet's chiffon ballgown - made with a faux pearl bodice - sold for $ 11,500, in less than two weeks. Leonardo DiCaprio's outfit (a six-button wool vest, cotton shirt and cordoroy pants) sold for catsuit $ 9,000 within three weeks.

Thirty-two crewman's caps, with the words "White Star Line" embroidered on the zentai bodysuit front, sold for $ 150 each. "Titanic" water pitchers and ashtrays sold out at $ 375 and $ 350 apiece.

You can still order an authentic 28-foot lifeboat for $ 25,000. None of the six boats have sold. Nor has the $ 25,000 13-foot fiberglass anchor.

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How can I wear beige lace up suede boots with a soft fur trim at the top?

I don't have a clue what to wear them with, Without looking like a fool, a fool god damnnit!

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