Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Wear The Threads Are Skirt lengths as economic indicators? Maybe so. In the 60s, the economy was in pretty good shape and skirt lengths rocketed upward to the micro mini. As the economy slowed, hemlines plummeted to midi's and maxi's of the mid-70’s. Well, if students are an indicator for this brand of clothing economics, it would be hard to establish any concrete theories today. Fashion here is an array of opposites. Skirts are up and down. A line or western wide. Shirts are loose and blousy or high-necked and fitted. Variety is the word for college fashion. With the freshman class, in swept a new individuality. They are not to be pinned down. One day a short skirt with bold-colored blouse, the next day a ruffly western look with boots. Monica Hammond. a freshman, puts it. I buy what I like. As one sophomore adds. Anything goes with the freshmen. The word on short skirts, at this point, is that they won’t go to the dizzying heights of the 60's. Most hemlines run just above the knee. And women are quick to admit they're not for everyone all the time. It takes the right figure and the right temperature. I like mini's in the spring, admits one wearer, but it's too cold in the winter. And of course, there is always prep. This style has turned into a real institution. If the word for the freshman class is individuality, the word for prep is conformity. Izods. button downs, loafers and cheenos are classics that may never die. One suit in a classic style will last for years. Herringbone. as senior Margaret Platt stated, will never fade away. But whether it's western, vogue, prep or your favorite ratty blue jeans, it's all a matter of individual style. I'm going to be me” says sophomore Belle Raines. And that means looking my best in conservative clothes or vogue fashion or the western look. You have to be yourself no matter what. Susan White Jomming out at the BE beach party, lill Bullard and Daniel Pruitt display the Hawaiian look. 14 Student Life

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Bob Powell Keeping time with the music, Anna Conner and Joy Jordon watch the dance. Bob Powell When it’s Furman steaks. I'm an A-l man. says Lee Hughes to Thomas Hopkins. Orientation 13

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Jeff Darling Jeff Darling Complete with mallard, Ed Puc relaxes in his preppy attire. Gilda Collazo J«ff Darling Casual and Comfortable. Nancy Helwic and Terry Guelder head to their next classes. Ranger David Ixiw shows off his ROTO uniform at the Shortwave concert on Pofeat Field. Halloween brings out the real Leslie Boyette. Elizabeth Cudd. Susan Fowler. Hunk Hinnant. and Karen Capps, as they pose in punk rock garb. Styles 15