From faddish fads to
classy classics
Patty's outfit is marie up of extremely versatile and durable pieces.
She darts with probably the most prominent trendy feature — the "ripped "
sweatshirt. Overtired and made of 100% cotton, this item it first in < omfort. Buy
it in basic gray and c oordination is no problem.
Black is the latest color in jeans. Crop them to mid-calf, wash out most of the
dye and tailor them to hug every inch to get this very-french look. Too much
trouble f You can buy this style nearly everywhere.
For shoes, Patty borrowed a great pair of soft plastic sandals in bright red.
They look outrageous, but they're really very comfortable she told me.
The rest of this outfit is made uf> of accessories — a skinny red belt, red and
blac k bangle bracelets and dangly black earrings.
Don't forget to add a few touches of pink, though. Pink Vuarnets, a plastic
laundry/shopping bag, and a ripped cotton tank underneath the sweatshirt com
plete this faddish extreme.
Special thanks to the women of Delta Gamma for their contributions to this
outfit.
Part of the fun of returning to school every year is see
ing some of the great clothes people put together. Some
are pretty scary, regular Halloween garb. Other outfits,
though definitely trendy, have a fun appeal — you wish you
had the guts to wear 'erxi. Then there's preppy dressing;
you'd have a closetful if you could afford it.
Finally there's the attire you don't notice, even though
three-fourths of the student population diligently wears it.
You know, Nikes, 501's, and whatever shirt or sweater is
clean.
This fall, however, is a real exception; in fact it's
downright disappointing. The walks to and from class that
used to be 10 minutes of fashion are now dull and unevent
ful. Sure, there are a few faddish costumes, just as there are
the ultra-fashionable ones. It's just that they aren't wild or
objectionably extreme in style.
Story by Julie Shippen
Photos by Mark Pynes
The qualities that made a fad a fad (such as shocking
colors, little or no durability, and utter discomfort when
worn for more than an hour) aren't present. The vibrant col
ors are still around, but now theyYe toned down and
tastefully coordinated.
Instead of polyesters and plastics, the faddish outfits
are made up of 100% cotton and wool fabrics that rate
highest in comfort,and that last forever.
And what is supposed to be the really fashionable stuff
is less practical than ever for everyday campus wear.
I don't mean to come down on this year's designers.
There are some beautiful new patterns and graceful lines in
the new styles. I just wonder how they're going to make a
buck; the latest looks can be made up of items most of us
already have in our wardrobe.
Patty's elegant ensemble is one example of the 'updated casual' look. Its
simplicity is its success.
The black pants are elegantly tailored with pleating at the top and straight leg
ging. Made of 10O% wool broadcloth, they are a lifetime addition to any war
drobe. The knee-length charcoal sweatercoat is also of 100% wool and luxurious
ly thick. Designed by Anne Klein, its styling is long and flowing. It will always be
fashionable, making it truly a classic.
Her ivory turtlenec k is very representative of how designers have altered the
upper-halt of fashion this year. Blouses and sweaters are larger and looser, with
more detail going to the neckline and shoulder area. Patty's geometrically-ribbed
sweater, in an easy-care blend of 70% acrylic and 30% wool, is eye-catching and
can be worn with pants or skirts.
Patty added another current touch: shaded stockings and pumps, both in
black. A final addition is an interesting abalone clasp belt with thin leather straps.
Clothes courtesy of Capric e in the Fifth Street Public Market. Spec ial thanks
to Kris King and Marty Brylev.
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