Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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 i— m u WSk Fit Pf? Dressing erudite or collegiate, otherwise known as dressing preppy was once again a favorite fashion flair. The classic argyle vest or sweater complimented by a pair of khaki trousers and a but- ton-down Polo oxford doth shirt were very necessary If one want- ed to uphold the preppy standard. The overall attitude of a true prep was snobbish, and Intellectual. “I'm rich, drive a Mercedes, and my father is going to send me to Brown University and you have the nerve to ask U 7n preppywas often a response uttered about the prep mode. Those that wanted to dress that way spent a lot of money and time coordinating out- fits to look Just right according to the Preppy Handbook, the ultimate guide to dressing Just so-so. Dressing, as with music, caused tremendous controversy both dur- ing school and at school functions. Cat-calls and nicknames derived from those that did not appreciate anothers discretion In clothing, discouraged many from Individ- uality. Trying to be an Individualist by dressing to ones own tastes of- ten did not gain approval of other peer groups. If outlandish, blzzare, expensive and often ridiculous clothing wasn't what you had In mind, then perhaps conservative dressing suited you best. Dressing conser- vatively entailed levl's, a Britt an la shirt and Nike tennis shoes. The overall look was casual. Western dressing also could have been In- cluded In the conservative motife. Lee’s Jeans, boots (well-polished of course), and the traditional can of chew In the back pocket depict- ed the average cowboy sitting against the wall. Rodeo Jackets accompanied by a wide-brimmed hat were also clues that the per- son being observed enjoyed coun- try music and large, radical look- ing trucks. VOGUE A designer dress from Paris — o cowl neck, padded shoulders, and wide stripes. A gray hat, matching shoes, and a Gucci bag rounded the outfit. This was the “vogue”look, the style that demanded attention, but did so subtly and with class. Shoul- der blades were revealed In plung- ing “V” back lines, legs were tinted with colored hose, and hats and gloves made a strong comeback. Finishing touches, of course, Includ- ed gold Jewelry, French perfume, and a sleek, stylish haircut. Big but- tons, beltless waists, and silt dresses all let looking sophisticated go along with being daring and having a little fun. Though not as common among high school students as some other styles, “vogue” was a classy and ex- citing look that was definitely in fash- ion. 40 ■ Extra Impressions

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Psycho Predicts Mr Omar Cowpieski. world-renowned astrolo- ger from Draper, Utah hat given the Accipitor this exclusive Interview In which he makes his psychic predictions tor 1934. In 1963 he os- founded his critics with the occurocy ot his pre dictions that 1) Brooke Shields would finally turn 16; 2) the Beatles would never reunite; 3) the Smurfs, In a controversial move, would appear In a blue movie entitled “Smurlette Does Dallas” 4) the B-52's would split Into two groups renaming themselves the A 26's; 3) and finally that Adrian Danttey would be the hit ot the '64 Governors Ball with his Mr. Microphone from Qonco — hey, Scott, we'll be back to pick you up later. IN 1984 MR OMAR COWPIESKI PRE- DICTS: Utah will experience an unusual- ly early spring this year — some- time in May. Citizens will be as- tounded that fur coats and ga- loshes can be discarded so early. Temperatures will soar Into the up- per 40’s by June and snow will be- come a collectors Item by July. Orrln Hatch will lose popularity when in an argument with the Hu- mane Society over the neutering of cats will be heard to say, “Well, you've got to call a spayed, a spayed. Similarly, Jake Gam will once again get in trouble when In an argument while returning a shovel to an Ace Hardware salesman will once again say — “This isn’t a shovel; it’s a garden tool; come on, let’s call a spade a spade. ” Detroit will release the ultimate economy car. The “Barney mo- bile” will have a hinged floor- board which will drop to allow the feet to drop to the road and propel the car with man (toot) power. The car will average about 2000 mps. (miles per shoe). (See “Flint- stones” reruns for demonstration on running this new vehicle). In the musical coup of the dec- ade, Michael Jackson will dump his duet partner, Paul McCartney for baseball player Reggie Jack- son and political hopeful Jesse Jackson. The new group, The Jackson Three, will fall miserable In the rerecording ot “Stairway to Heaven. ” Also riding the success wave of Michael Jackson’s Thriller album, many groups will record albums and try to rip off on the popularity ot Jackson’s recording. The Sing- ing Dentists will record Filler, Charles Manson will sing on Killer, Robert Frost’s poetry album will be renamed Chiller, the Vlaslc stork will record bird calls under the name of Diller But the worst of all will be the rerelease of a classic Disney movie refilled Old Yiller Willie Nelson will wash his hair sometime In the year but will be condemned by the E.P.A. for water pollution. And finally fashions will take an Individual and somewhat kinky trend In 1984. Popular new styles will Include tooth polish In coordi- nated colors with nail polishes, braided and beaded underarm hair, tongue toupees, macaroni and popcorn jewelry, and Boy Bras — a reaction to the ERA to provide equality In fashions and also extra pockets. Extra Impressions ■ 39

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INDIVIDUALITY HARD CORE Bright, gaudy, colorful and unique jewelry decorated the necks and earlobes of the most up to date dressers. British looking styles were moderate In Utah but very prominant In the halls of a susceptible high school. Ska, mod, rockabilly and new wave had a great Impact on the way that many people dressed. Each type of dress, corresponding with a musical beat, was Interesting to see, as was the attitude of those that really understood the mode of fashion that they were trying to depict. Although many tried to classify all of these together, each was distinctly different from the others. For people wishing to express themselves through their dress of- ten took a lot of pressure from those that did not appreciate high class fashion. Rockabilly reverberated the look of the 50 s. Everything from white stockings, t-shirts and cuffed Jeans made for this fashion tan- gent. Mod and ska modes of dressing were definitely few at Alta. They were, of course, the more British looking. Trenchcoats, classy suits and an overall tai- lored look was prominent In ac- complishing such looks. Ducktalls, pageboys, bl-levels and mini-skirts were all favorites of the In-crowd. ROCKERS Not looking dressed up” was the key for some students. Spurn- ing the more meticulous preppy and vogue looks, many opted to keep dressing thoughtless and easy. Jeans of all kinds along with a t-shlrt, sometimes plain, but usu- ally boasting a favorite rock group, were common attire for those In what was often referred to as the rocker crowd. Music had an influence on the look, not only In the concert t-shlrts, but also In the resemblence to hot rock stars found In the rocker styles. This laid back, take-me-as- l-am look was Ideal for those less concerned with their dress than who they were. With rebelliousness almost every- where, It was no wonder that this quarrelsome, resistant attitude showed up In clothing. Hard core punk rockers wanted the way they looked to make a statement on the way they felt. Pierced ears adorned with a safety pin, sometimes several, were not uncommon tor males as well as females. Dyed hair, In colors ranging from platinum blonde to pink or green could also be seen. Boots or high top Converse's covered the feet of the hard cores as they traipsed from gigs to parties to Crossroads Malls. EXTRAS Completing your Individual look required more than specific cloth- ing articles or attitudes. Accesso- ries were, of course, needed to fin- ish and compliment the look. The thoughtful, organized and well- groomed dresser always was looking for new Ideas. Everything from scarves, belts, Jewelry and exotic perfumes and colognes helped make the overall picture pleasant and attractive. Hats, glasses and high-heeled black pumps made a phenomlnal come- back. Hats were seen often with both very tailored clothes and with sweatshirts and levl's. Con- centrating on the over-all picture made tor the better dressed per- son, regardless If it were for a big outing or Just another school day. The look of the c rooming 50't returned with the pompadour hnd classy, baggy suns. Extra Impressions ■ 41