Warren Central High School - Wigwam Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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22 Fashion Far out fads like socks with toes in them were short lived but popular while they were here. Shoes with high heels, wedge heels, curvy heels and shaes with virtually no heels. What a selection! There was a shoe to please everyane. by Lisa Schatz Mere today, gone tomorrow . . . that was how the fashion scene went. Although fads never last long, there remained one article of clothing which dominated the world as far as fashion was concerned. Blue jeans were unquestionably the number one ranked piece of clothing a teen owned. Prewashed jeans were all the go with just about any and every style one could imagine. One could choose from straight legs, flared, bell- bottoms, cuffed or fringed, with or with- out buttons, pockets or zippers. Denim, however, was no longer associ- ated just with pants. Now overalls, shirts, jackets, dresses, skirts, jump- ers, hats, purses and even shoes were made out of this precious material. The only foreseeable disadvantage with jeans is their price . . . which ranged anywhere from $8 to $27.- depending on the style and where one bought them. An average, run-of-the-mill pair of jeans cost about $15. Who knows where the future of blue jeans lie . . . they ' ve been with us since the gold rush days . . . and the fact that they are a long-lasting and sturdy pant, makes them one item of clothing which will most likely stay around for a long time. Although platform shoes were popular during the year, styles were turning to the flatter, more comfortable footwear. Earth and Nature-brand shoes were a com- mon sight, and their rather plain appear- ance marked a major change in the line of footwear. Solid colored socks were out . . . deco- rative ones were in. Everything from polka dots to Donald Duck could be found Blue jeans may fade in color but Once the strictly no-nonsense work pants of farmers, bib overalls are now worn by everyone. John Gunderman, junior, complete with red checked shirt, takes on that country boy look.

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Social studies 21 At port of an experiment, sociology students find out the effects of blindness by walking through the halls without their sight. Guided by senior Gayle Porter, senior Dana Noel ex- amines the office by relying on her four remaining senses. Senior Bill Dickinson glances at the board before taking notes on the different branches of government.

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Adding color to belt buckles, draped around necks, dangling from wrists and ears, silver and turquoise was the latest craze in jewelry worn by both guys and girls. will never fade in popularity on knee socks. Another short-lived fad were the toe socks. For about $2 one could have each toe wrapped separately in a different color. So these socks served two purposes. Not only did they add color to the legs and feet, but most importantly, they also kept one ' s feet warm in the winter months. Embroidered shirts for guys were very much in style as were the gauze shirts for the girls. Many displayed their ar- tistic talent by embroidering scenes with palm trees and sunsets onto the bocks of shirts. As for the girls, dresses, skirts and scarves made out of gauze material were very much in demand. The only problem with clothing made out of this material was the fact that it was 100 percent cotton. Special care hod to be taken w:hen washing these items so at to ovoid shrinkage. Silver, turquoise and puka shells dominated the jewelry scene. Necklaces, chokers, bracelets and rings made from these materials adorned many necks, wrists and fingers. Purses grew not only in size but also in price. Shoulder bags were once again the preference among girls. Cloth bags were worn with the more casual attire, while suede and leather purses went bet- ter with dressy clothes. Whether worn as a bandanna or tied a- round the neck, scarves added that final touch to an outfit. A variety of sizes, colors and patterns were available, ranging from $1 to $8. Who knows what the next fashion craze will be . . . we ' ll just have to wait and see. Whether watches were worn just for fashion purposes or for the practical purpose of keep- ing time, they came in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Fashion 23