Best-Tressed Styles of 2000

Don’t even think of going out in 2000 with last century’s hairdo. Richard Dalton, fashion director for John Paul Mitchell Systems, offers the following hair trends, fresh from the runway:

Soft and loose.

Natural and curly.

Sleek ponytails.

Bouffant buns.

Chic upsweeps and moppy up-dos.

Geometric designs.

Tiny braids.

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Remember Esprit, that hipper-than-all-get-out San Francisco clothing company whose fun, fresh designs took the junior market by storm in the 1980s?

In case your memory needs some refreshing, pick up a copy of Esprit de Corp’s catalog ([800] 556-9477). The catalog and Web site (https: www.esprit.com) are filled with smart, affordable clothing and accessories that are current as well as affordable.

Some finds for spring:

China blue swirling flower dress, $59. So cool.

Cotton men’s-style pajamas in a vintage floral print, $50. So comfy.

Sweet little acrylic/nylon ballet wrap sweaters in cool pastels, $59. So dramatic.

Pony hair single strap clogs in zebra print, $42. So wild.