Ohio University - Athena Yearbook (Athens, OH)

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Jerry Mann Jim Sweeney Sari Waak models the shorter, slit-ankle jeans and a ca sual T-shirt with the sleeves rolled-up. 16 Campus Li e i

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Fashion 1984 Wherever you look you see it. It ' s not just at OU; it ' s everywhere. Without it what would life be like? It adds flair, appeal and substance to ev- eryone ' s existence. It provides for happi- ness, imagination and heightens any occa- sion. Most of all, it is and will always be a necessary element in every society. Fashion . . . it ' s everything you see. It comes in expressions of Fatigues, Angora sweaters, Striped jeans. High-top sneakers, Izods, Oversized sweatshirts and Narrow- legged pants. This was the year where virtually every style was in fashion. Nothing is more ' out ' than being obviously worried about being ' in, ' stated Mary Augusta Rodgers, fashion feature writer of McCalls Maga- zine. Fashion is a costume party ... a matter of timing, self confidence and most impor- tantly, personal taste. This explains the di- versity in the variety of fashions seen in ' 84. Classic clothes were brought out of the closets with an interest in old bowling shirts, padded-shoulder sports coats, pearl and sequined cardigan sweaters and rhinestone jewelry. Since fads come and go so fast, according to Rodgers, recycling has necessarily set in. She adds, The only way to be safe is never to throw anything away — remember what happened to Mickey Mouse Watches? The already established cowboy look re- mained with western boots, skirts, vests and pants along with the preppy button- down oxford cloth shirts, turtle necks, argyle sweaters and penny loafers. The sporty look remained on the scene with rugby shirts, cut off T-shirts, sweatshirts and sweat pants, bandannas and jean jackets. (continued . . . | The year where every style was in fashion Sophomore fashion merchandising major. Lynette Burke, relaxes in casuai cotton striped pants and a red izod shirt. The red shoes are a necessary accessory. Sari Waak, a junior journalism major from IVlontgomery. Ohio, is seen in the new wave mini-skirt and jean jacket. Amy Azbell, a sophomore interior design major, and Kent Girty a sophomore from Pepper Pike, Ohio, model the sporty but preppy look. Esprit is one of the most famous brands for sporty at- tire. Fashion 15

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i here was a new wave of mini skirts and dresses, ties, muscle shirts and bermuda shorts. Jeans got a new look by being re-dyed in pink or aqua, appearing in black and gray, with or without stripes. They had zippers, slits, shaped or gathered ankles and, of course, straight-legs. Suits and blazers, high-collared lace and silk blouses along with white-collar and cuffed dress shirts completed the conserva- tive corporate look. Finally, the oversized sweatshirts with cut off sleeves and necks, T-shirts with the sleeves rolled up, layering of shirts inspired by Flashdance caught on and multiplied within months. What is new is, generally speaking, ' in. ' But anything ' in ' is very soon on its way out, said Rodgers. Unless it ' s so far out that it ' s really ' in, ' if you follow me. Clothes were not the only thing subject to fashion in ' 84. It was also a year of accessorizing. From head to toe. they com- pleted the look. Hair highlighting to hair dying, male and female ear piercing to multiple ear piercing were common sights. Collar pins adorned shirts as several neck- laces added an extra touch to the neckline. Waists were defined with cumberbuns and the feet emphasized on a lower plane with flat shoes and boots. There was more to see in the parade of fashion across the campus greens and across the country as well. Fashion in ' 84 was in fact everywhere and it ' s as diverse and individualistic as those who displayed it. —Kathleen Wallick