Elkhart High School - Pennant Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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16 Students Charlie Lamb, Michelle Yoder and Sue Edmonds display the sweaters, vests and soft col- ors that were characteristic of the years fashions. Acrobatic moves of the “break’”’ dance, as shown by sophomore Tracy Hill, was a favorite spectacle. Fads and Fashion EIR RTT ae

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jiors Ann Biddlecom and Stephanie Cripe help sing jibute to Ed Sullivan. ) kids sing “Telephone Hour” as they discuss how |, and Hugo got pinned. A comical complaint of the trip and of Rosie too is given by Theresa Cortas (Mrs. Peterson). The famed singer was coming to the train station and the girls were singing “We Love You Conrad.” Conred Halloween Dance 15

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asual or classy — sophisticated simplicity was the best description of what = was hot in fashions. For girls, a 8s Be ties combined with ruffles and laces added a look that was different feminine and yet, classy. Often this was set off with a vest. In fact, vests were also popular with guys. Both sexes often combined softly colored sweaters with simply cut shirts and blouses and the effect was that of ee : : =ag6eg tasteful style. This was also a reaction to im ties, striped pants, blue jeans and sweaters Po ; : ere part of the casual look = Andy Kinnard and aagostbeeneettnetns one of the coldest winters in years. isan Summers show. esnnstgsunthgstgusase™ A trend for both guys and gals was a eese o% ie more comfortable feeling of “dressing U) up’’ more often. Guys came in their sweaters, blazers, loafers or cowboy boots and girls came in their nice combinations, usually accented with the newly fashionable pump shoes and short, cuffed boots that added to simple sophistication. Casual times brought the favorite polos, muscle shirts, beloved oxfords, blue jeans and brightly colored tennis shoes. Accessories really made a difference. Pins were in and so was the most simple and sophisticated of jewelry — pearls. They came in not only white, but lavender, pink and mint green. Numerous gold chains were worn. Boys often wore collar bars, and watches came in many colors too. by Karen Reid Wearing a typical vest, some pearls, cowboy 900ts and ankle pants are Jamie Pletcher and Alice doldeman. Fads and Fashion’ 17