Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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T rend-setting Students make or break the newest fashion scene as they attempt to create their own individualized look Every season fashions change; every season students work hard to keep up with the new look. Blue jeans were as popular as ever this year with their 'Born in the U.S.A. basic style. Levi's 501s were a favorite choice. Also keeping the women guessing was Georges Marciano and his famous question mark label Guess jeans. Jean jackets also were a favorite spring and autumn look. The popularity of the movie Top Gun starring Tom Cruise also made aviator jackets a hot item. Paired with the jeans were oversized shaker knit sweaters and vests in a kaleidoscope of colors — the brighter the better. Although bright colors added splash “Paired with the jeans were oversized shaker knit sweaters and vests in a kaleidoscope of colors — the brighter the better. ” to any outfit, black also proved a hit. Virtually every article of clothing came in black; this made black no longer reserved for evening wear. A trend started last year, which became more popular this year, was pattern play — mixing a potpourri of cotton prints and plaids. Paisley, popular last year, took a backseat to some of the other prints. Fashion statements often were made with the help of accessories. Swatches (colorful quartz timepieces) and Reeboks (the ultimate in athletic footwear) Continued Black, always a bold evening look, is now daring Oversized shirts combined with long skirts provide enough for daytime Black provided a contrast to comfort with a sophisticated look the bright colors. Campus Life 29

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Keeping in with the style Current fashion ranges from black to basic collegiaU Many students sported Hard Rock Cafe T-shirts from New York, London and San Francisco. When temperatures climbed, the beach cruisers became visible along with the required fashion — colorful Jams, surf shop T-shirts and sunglasses. Sunglasses were no longer just practical, they were fashionable. Shades” with mirrored lenses and black frames were sported most often. Always on campus greek letters were found on sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets and just about anywhere else the letters could fit. Every student had a reason for the fashions he chose. Some just enjoyed following the in look , while others said that clothes made them feel good. “I follow fashion because I like to be “I follow fashion because I like to be In style, but I don’t take style too seriously because I can’t afford to.” — Colleen Higgins in style. Colleen Higgins, a sophomore said. But I don't take style too seriously because I can’t afford to. My personality changes with my fashion. Kim McMahan, a sophomore said. When it comes to dress clothes I like the traditional conservative look — I don't think that ever goes out of style, Scott Silverthorne. a junior said. He also believes that the look in college is a much more sophisticated look. But what fashion came right down to for most students was comfort and convenience. The tried and true collegiate outifit — a handy shirt, a pair of blue jeans and sneakers — were all that were necessary to get dressed each day. By Cyndi Price University swealhsirts have always bean popular. Fall fashion looks are perfectly suited for play-Others wear faithful favorites For many the college ing in leaves Just about any article of clothing look is much more sophisticated than the look in can be paired with dressier items to make for a high school sophisticated look. 30 Campus Life