Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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TAKE A LOOK “Preppie, “punk,” “hippie,” “Jock”—there are an abundance of ways to describe the style of dress seen nowadays. It seems that the only rule to follow is “do your own thing.” For some, this means sophistication at its height. Others prefer the more casual look. No matter which category applies, everyone is in some way affected by the fads and fashions of our time. Fashion to some is an individual “style” one person has, while a fad is more of a trend that the majority follows. Senior Kirsten Rossler defines fashion as, “The way you present your individuality through the clothes you wear.” And though everyone was free to adopt their favorite mode of dressing, there were obvious fads present this year. We saw a sort of “50’s” revival as cropped pants, over-sized shirts and sweaters, and flats were worn by most everyone. The “bob” haircut was a favorite of many girls, and short hair was by no means limited to the guys, since girls now opt for the more Sporting parachute pants and wide striped shirt is Jeff Doyle, while Jeff McLaughlin and Pat Solomon are wearing docksides and ties. The style vocabulary for today is bright and bold, and Carrie Garden spells it out loud and clear. carefree styles. Speaking of the guys, they were definitely more dressed up this year, with ties and sweaters being not just for special occasions, but for everyday wear as well. Along with large patterns and jewelry, bright, bold colors were constantly seen. Whether on sneakers, accessories, or blouses, these new daring shades certainly made one stand out in a crowd, and many times people found themselves looking twice at what others were wearing. Even jeans took on a new look with a numerous amount of pockets in unusual places, or none at all. Varying types of denim were used to create totally different effects either “coming” or “going.” Krisha Rydelek, a senior at Baker, comments about fashion in our school in this way, “It’s interesting to see different styles of clothing that each person wears. It’s nice to see a variety.” And during the 1984-85 school year, we certainly did. Marta Grutka 30 Fads and Fashions

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While walking through the halls together, An- drea Lockwood and Jim Scott talk things over. Pam Bennett Between classes, Lee Byrne and Lisa Evans can be found near the lockers next to the photo room. While in study-hall, Ted Jorgensen and Barb Holt take a minute from talking to each other to pose for a picture.

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■ ■; i-'v; ... In step with today’s fashions is Dana Hutton with her bi-leveled hair, bright skirt, and tie. 1 if® c£K Fads and Fashions 31 The shape is slim and the colors stand out on Dawn Mausser and Anne Jenner’s dresses as they walk through the hall in the after- noon.