University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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WITH WHAT WORKS i AT OLE MISS, WE DRESS TO IMPRESS. The University of Mississippi is a school deeply rooted in tradition, respecting and preserving what the previous generation has left behind. This adherence to tradition pervades every aspect of a student ' s life, and the world of fashion is no exception. At Ole Miss three words can easily describe the fashion tradition most often seen on campus: New England prep. BY BROCK HERRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARRELL BLAKELY THE OLE MISS -3

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Students roaming around campus clad in seer- sucker, boat shoes and pearls seem to be on their way to a yacht party or a polo match rather than class. However, most students save their Sunday best to wear while tailgating in the Grove during football games; those seen sporting a bow tie or wearing a sundress or the infamous little black dress seem to have stepped straight from the pages of the latest J. Crew catalog. Many fashion traditions have stood the test of time and can still he seen on campus, just as timeless as ever. BEING PREPPY IS A WAY OF LIFE. IN THIS LAND OF FASHION DECADENCE, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS OVERDRESSING. Seersucker is a Southern fashion staple, one that is quite common around campus since Ole Miss is the epitome of the South. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes— suits, shorts, oxford shirts and skirts. The light and breathable material, as well as its beautiful print, makes it especially attractive during the many scorching summer days. One brief glance downward will suffice as proof for the footwear of choice: the boat shoe. The men and wom- en of Ole Miss wear these shoes on almost any occasion because boat shoes are as classy as they are casual. Al- though the Sperry Top-Sider is the favorite brand among most students, it is not a must, as any brand of boat shoe is equally classic. Perhaps the most alluring aspect of the shoe is the comfort it offers during the long trek to a class or the football stadium. Made famous by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany ' s, the little black dress is a timeless tradition that will continue until the end of time. It can be spotted on female students ready to enjoy Oxford ' s nightlife or to relax in the Grove before a game. The fact that black is a slimming color only adds to the immense popularity of this fashion essential. Ralph Lauren must have had Ole Miss in mind when he designed his most famous fashion line, Polo. This brand is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about fashion at Ole Miss. One may see all the Polo items available simply by walking around campus; that legend- ary little man riding a pony emblazons all hats, polos, ox- fords, tennis shoes, shorts and hats. One cannot go wrong when wearing Polo, especially at Ole Miss. Accessories are one of the key elements in a Grove outfit. For the men at Ole Miss, the bow tie is undoubt- edly the most important. The ones donned for game day are major upgrades from the version worn by Bozo the Clown. Worn best with a seersucker suit, the most popular colors are red and blue. Although some may think of a tie as being more traditional, bow ties are truly Ole Miss chic and are the way to go. For the Ole Miss socialite, having a string of pearls around her neck is almost as necessary as having oxygen in her lungs. The only time many girls take off their pearl earrings is when showering and sleeping. Although 24 THE OLE MISS