Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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 Screen influences , fashions The fashions of today's college students are affected by many different things. Some of these are fads, music, weather and the environment. But the biggest effect on fashions has to be the silver screen. This year's block busters, Flashdance and Staying Alive have brought a lot of changes to the fashion world of 1983. I think that whatever a person feels most comfortable wearing is what is in style at PSU, said Chris Jones, Riverton junior. The fall fashions opened with the tailored look. The skirt lengths went from the ever-so-popular mini to the mid- calf style. The big fall colors were browns, blacks, THE FLASHDANCE LOOK. a style derive movie Flashdance, is sported Independence senior. The look const apparel and t-shirts with cut off sleeves antfitufour neck bands, -photo by Jo Black Fads-Fashions Lifestyles

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and greys as the basic colors, while teal, blue, plum and wines were used to add color to an outfit. Tweed and wool were the fabrics seen the most on campus. Big, bright and colorful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets were seen all year round on campus. Another phase of fashion this year is the trend toward dance wear. Much of this is a result of the movies. Tights and leotards were added to an outfit to give it color and appeal. Legwarmers were put into style by the Pittsburg State Pom Pon squad and also seen worn with shorts and over jeans. These movies also gave us the ragged look with shirts having no hems and sleeves having been cut out so they can be layered over other shirts. Most of this is worn with dance wear or sweat pants. The movies not only brought along this rapid change in fashion but it added many WEARING ,4 BLACK LEATHER jacket and khaki- colored baggies is Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission sophomore. Montgomery's clothing was supplied by Thomas and Sons of Pittsburg, —photo by Jo Black PLAIDS AND ARGYLES were popular, with reds, blacks, blues and purples leading the way. Marcia McKessor, Leawood cosmetology student, models a hunters plaid dress and Steve Montgomery, Shawnee Mission sophomore, wears black Britania jeans with a black and blue checked shirt. Clothing was sup- plied by Thomas and Sons .—photo by Jo Black of the fads seen today. Some of these are the short by-level haircuts, which can be worn greased back, the slang used by many of the new wavers, and the new dance moves being used by a lot of college students. Layering clothes was seen both in the fall and spring. Wearing a Polo under an Oxford shirt was the most popular layered look. In the fall, a bulky sweater was added as a third layer not only for looks but also warmth. The most popular winter outfit for men on campus was a pair of five-button Levis, an oxford shirt and a sweater. Some added tweed or corduroy blazers to this outfit and slipped from campus casual to night wear. So, basically, one could say that the fashions of '83 were tailored in fall, baggie in spring, filled with colorful accessories and layered with lots of bright colors. In men's styles, the military showed up, along with a more preppie look of Oxford shirts and designer jeans —by Michelle Green