New Castle Chrysler High School - Rosennial Yearbook (New Castle, IN)

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lndividuality, choices mark fashion trends ndividuality was a key element in fashion at NCCHS this year. A person that wanted to be fashionable could choose from a wide variety of styles. Also, one could choose different looks g from the prairie look for girls to the preppy look, which was still popular this year for both guys and girls. Characterizing the prairie look were ruffly blouses and skirts or dressy pants. Colors ranged from pastels to deeper shades of burgundy and brown. Worn with these outfits were ballet slippers. The preppy look was distinguished by the traditional oxford shirts, Izod or Ralph Lauren polo shirts, sweaters, Cheeno's pants, blazers and topsiders or loafers. This style became more Fads 81 Fashion popular with guys, as a trend toward dressing up was evident. . Designer clothes were still being worn frequently in the form of jeans, shirts and dress pants. Punk-inspired clothes became prominent as a result of an anti- preppy movement. This style was highlighted by denim jackets, t-shirts and buttons with the names of punk groups or sayings printed on them. Mini-skirts and mini-dresses were a new and fun item that quickly caught on as many girls began wearing them. Mini-skirts in colors of bright red or black were the most prevailing styles. They could be found in stripes, solids or other designs. Usually worn with them were tights or legwarmers and flat shoes. The individuality in fashions came from adding on something that was distinctive, such as headbands, bandanas, belts, shoes or some other accessory. Triple-pierced ears were common among girls as another new fad. Earrings worn on multiple- pierced ears were dangling gold leaves, shells or any shaped dangling earring. Ear piercing became more common among guys also. This was an extension of the punk influence. Very short hair was a trend with both guys and girls. The tastes in clothing ranged from very casual and simple to creative and bold. There was no longer one certain way to dress. One experimelited with a variety of clothes, ach person finding something to suit his individual preferences.

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1.53 We May I Help You? Becky Richey takes an order from one of the many customers at Thalls Drive-ln. CKathy Shadrick photob Here Is Your Paper . . . Scott Bravard delivers the evening paper to one of his customers. CMike McKown photoj 21? A Flower For You . . . Tony Beck wraps flowers for a customer in the floral department of Marsh Supermarket. CDave Murphy photoj WN l Lb., I: 21 Jobs

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