Beauty in bare expression

　　Whether slouchy and casual or sleek and sexy, string vests, shirts, tops and shorts are indispensable summer fashion staples that give you the feeling of coolness and freedom.

　　Debra LiTHOUGH this spring-summer season is submerged in a sweet tide craving for romance and feminine elegance, the mini-look — a cool proclamation of the young generation — still stands out. Whether slouchy and casual or sleek and sexy, string vests, shirts, tops and shorts are indispensable summer fashion staples that give you the feeling of coolness and freedom.If you dare, teeny tiny shorts with tailored shirts and tops are the sexiest option. But as a recent Internet poll found, only 11 percent of those surveyed feel comfortable with hot pants while only 9 percent found tops acceptable. Discouraging as it sounds, you still have a thousand less avant-garde choices that can make you cute and cool. With a daring cutout over one shoulder, the red-striped white T-shirt that features a pretty curve at the top can give the carefree and lively look of a schoolgirl. Match that with a pair of pure white, low-waist flares and simply-designed slippers, and you are ready for a gathering of friends in the soccer bar around the corner.A string vest and lean mini-skirt instantly shows off your slender figure. That pink voile flower decoration near one shoulder underscores your sweet temperament. Moreover, the color white lends a fresh edge that links you with the heroines out of the Norwegian Woods. Sometimes, even tops are made for elegant ladies. A pink top modified with uneven zebra stripes in a slightly darker shade and golden letters in front sends out the signal of romance and feminine charms. The ivory-colored A-skirt can be a good balance that accentuates your elegance. The shoulder can be the most beautiful part of the female body, a photographer friend once said. You can certainly find proof in the white knit shirt, with a simple top running under the arms to show off your smooth, slender shoulders. A delicate dragonfly brooch adds ginger to the shirt and a pair of black shorts — in boyish, square-cut shapes — are cool and flattering.