University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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- %l!» - alvin Klein, J.G. Hook and Ralph Lauren team together to give Martha Garner and Melinda Pilgrim that aditional coed look. (Photo by Grant Lovett) Student Life 21 1

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I The classic (prep) look is still in, but thie gator is giving way to ttie pony rider Thie names change but the look remains the same By Tanszy LJnville Campus fashion for the 1981-82 school year has changed very Httle from last season, but the names found on the labels have changed a great deal. Although dress of the UNA student is varied, the fashion trend leans toward a classic prep look. For guys, this in- cludes button-down collars, khakis, Le- vis, Top-Siders, penny loafers, and pullover cotton sport shirts for the warm weather. Add a blue blazer for special occasions, some wool pants and several pullover sweaters, and the cool weather can also be accommodated. For women, designer jeans, bright skirts and walking shorts with button- down and pullover tops as well as sun- dresses dominated the spring, summer and early fall while colder weather Scott Young defines the basic look for men on cam- pus with Levis, cowboy boots, a button-down and a Polo windbreaker. (Photo by Grant Lovett] Joan Leavitt models a cotton pullover and plaid walking shorts, a fashion which dominated the campus last spring and summer. (Photo by Grant Lovett) 20 brought out wool skirts and blazers, knee socks, crewneck sweaters and wool jumpers. The only major change in the classic look is a move away from the Izod alliga- tor line to the more exclusive (and more expensive] Ralph Lauren Polo collec- tion. Many students say they are not buying the alligator because they are too common. Mrs. Florine Rasch, chairman of the Home Economics department, comments that when a fashion reaches excess, in that almost everyone has one, people begin to look for something more exclusive. ,. , „„ continued on page 22 Melissa Echols coordinates jeans, a button-down (Polo, of course) and cowboy boots to create a vari- ation of the classic prep. (Photo by Grant Lovett)

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: The names change According to Mrs. Rasch, two rea- sons can be attributed to the carry over of the classic look. One, the pressures of the economy have forced people to seek quality clothing and the classic look lends itself to such clothes. Also, the con- servative trend of politics has had an ef- fect on fashion trends. Several dress fads have survived from the past season, such as sweat suits and some western wear, while other fads have gained a great deal of popularity lately. Mock surgical scrubs are being produced by various companies in a rainbow of colors, but the genuine article is still preferred. In fact, one local hospi- tal has reported a real problem with scrubs being taken for private use. They are trying to eliminate the problem with a closer count on uniforms and selling the scrubs in their gift shop. Other fads of late have been bandanas being worn around the forehead, as well as hair- bands and ribbons. Evening wear also lends itself to the classic look. William Haynes combines traditional essentials: navy blazer, wool pants and oxford button-down. For that special occasion, Teresa Bailes chooses a silk designer dress and metalic heels. (Photo by Grant Lovett) The Bandana craze has evolved from outlaws, to athletes, to today ' s student. Ramsey Bjorklund chooses to wear her versatile cotton bandana in her hair rather than around her waist or neck. (Photo by Grant Lovett) • W ,1, H S w . 7 p m mm i ' ' r i } w ■ f 3 .m.. . .V .flM ii rriUfii A 4 A i . .viiiiiit J ■ i