Elkhart Memorial High School - Monolith Yearbook (Elkhart, IN)

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| FASHION | Bigger, bolder, brighter Past styles return with a few changes Paisleys and plaids were just a few of the popular designs students wore last fall. The commaz-like paisley pattern was found on shirt and jean fabrics, shoes, socks, and scarves. Plaids along with paisleys became bigger, bolder, and brighter than the original designs of the 50’s and 60’s. Colors of light blue and pink pastels were evident on all kinds of fabrics throughout the year. Other fashions were stirrup pants, mini skirts, and shaker sweaters. Stirrup pants, worn with oversized shirts and low- heeled shoes, were an eye- catching style. Most mini skirts that were seen in the fall were made from denim. Yolanda Pruitt commented, “I love clothes and | like to wear clothes that are wild and different. My favorite outfit is a bright pink undershirt worn with a “‘v”’ in the back. This | Swatch watches in a variety of bright colors and styles made wearing a watch fun as well as practical. The Swiss watches cost from $30 to $40. wear paired up with crop jeans that have pink and white stripes on them. It makes me stand out.”’ Jewelry and shoes were viewed in new styles during the 85-'86 school year. The bracelets could be twisted and as many as five or six of them could be found on each arm. Trends that began during the summer were the buying of Swatch watch brand products. The most popular of these were the Swatch watches. Plastic guards that could be put on the watches were also available. For guys, Air Jordans were popular sport shoes. ‘I bought them because of the color (red and black) and they’re comfor- table. They are also good basketball shoes,’ said Melvin Thompson. Shoes for girls ranged from flats to laceless sneakers. Yet there were still others that liked shoes that had several snaps or 5 sd In contrast to faded blue jeans and a T-shirt, Brian Adams shows the “‘dressed-up”’ look, a popular style for guys this year. straps. Many of the year’s fashion ideas were first seen in magazines, which found their inspiration from Europe, the leader of fashion. Toni Nix sup- ported this by saying, “I get some of my fashion ideas from French magazines.” Carmen Santos added, “Seventeen is one magazine | look at for new fashions de signs, and also hair and make-up ideas.” Kim Coddington said, ‘““Memorial students are really trendy this year. Everyone is dressing alike and very casual- ly. In comparison with other schools, | think Memorial just didn't look as good as it used to.” ® er we 2a sey S910 60 12 14 55 18 GIT IS iy a0 24 (8 B20 sh 26 87 oy

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Drill Team members, coached by Mrs. Roberta Litherland, rehearse their halftime show with the band before the Richmond game. “Pasting up’ is oneof the tasks GENESIS staffers do. News Editor Renee Wolschlager places a story before it is sent to the printer. Art Club was offered to students in advanced art class. Sandra Phillips sculpts a pot which took her three weeks to create. 13

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Stirrup pants, popular in the Six- ties, became a new look in the Eighties. Though basic black was a popular color choice, the pants, in- spired by the dance-fitness craze, became a versatile wear- everywhere style. Two of the biggest pattern trends were dramatic florals and plaids, decorating sweaters, pants, scarves, socks, and sweatshirts. Margy Adams models some of the articles of clothing in which paisley print appeared. Lace leggings with cropped pants, a shaker sweater, and pink huar- ches worn by Heather Smith show that the individual determined how styles were interpreted. Air Jordans named after basketball star Michael Jordan were the newest fad in athletic shoes. 15