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

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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

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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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pearls may be considered one of the stuffier or dressier traditions, they are commonplace enough to be worn with a T-shirt and jeans. If fashion is a religion at Ole Miss, then pearls could be considered one of its holiest relics. Riding high is the favorite pastime of the next fashion tradition: aviator sunglasses. Since their im- mense popularity began in the Top Gun era, these sun- glasses have been here to stay. They are the top choice of glare protection for Ole Miss students during their daily walks around campus. Aviators add just the right amount of edginess to the pastel colors and soft prints of the prep world. Being fashionable always comes at a price; with stilettos, the price that most Ole Miss coeds pay is aching feet. Despite this minute downside, sti- lettos are the shoe of choice for almost every occasion, from a night at the Square to a day at Vaught-Heming- way Stadium. The actual height of most women at Ole Miss is unknown because they are almost never seen wearing regular shoes. Upon entering the Grove on any given au- tumn afternoon, it is easy to be swept away in a sea of sundresses, the classic way to dress on a game day. Among the tents, the sidewalks transform into the runways of Paris and Milan as these gorgeous Ole Miss girls glide toward the stadium in their designer apparel. Every color of the rainbow is represented with enough swishing and sashaying to make anyone ' s head spin. Seeing spots on the Ole Miss campus is not an uncommon occurrence, as polka dots have seem- ingly invaded fashion for decades. A print as classi- cally preppy as the polka dot is naturally prominent on campus. More popular with girls, this pattern appears on dresses, headbands, shoes and shirts. These timeless and classic traditions will continue to thrive at Ole Miss. Being a prep is a way of life. In this land of fashion decadence, there is no such thing as overdressing. CENTER NATALIE ROSE DICKSON, DOMINIQUE McCLELLAN. VIRGINIA MdNTYRE, ADAMS BRISCOE, REBECCA LO the square or an afternoon in the Grove Dresses donated by • Get Lucky THE OLE MISS 25