Weldon E Howitt High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Farmingdale, NY)

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Labels Influence Individual Styles Whether they read Sas- son, Smith’s, Bill Blass, Bon Jour, Calvin Klein, Jor- dache, Gloria Vanderbilt, or Levi’s, pant pockets alone are a dead give away of students’ fashions. Once out of reach, de- signer jeans have now be- come a popular reality. These new figure-fitting jeans, cut especially for a women’s body, have sky- rocketed on the teenage market even though some can cost more than thirty dollars a pair. “Since I have a job, I wanted to buy at least one pair of status jeans,’’ Patty O’Brien, sen- ior, explained. “Besides, even when they’re old and faded, you know you’re still wearing a pair of expensive and prestigious blue jeans. Equally impressed by the new fashion jeans are the males of the school. I like it when girls wear designer jeans,’’ Les Feiner, senior, admitted. It’s nice when you can notice girls again by watching the pants they wear. Another fashionable trend was the new double wrap around belt. Although meant to be wrapped around the waist, it was seen twisted once around the thigh and the waist by innovative students. Spiked heeled clogs, such as “Candies,’’ also accom- panied the new mode of dress and added to the long slim look. Although names like Gloria Vanderbilt and Jor- dache became familiar sights, Smith’s, Lee's, and Levi’s were still very much in vogue. I don’t care about name brands, I stick to my good old Levi’s,’’ De- nise Booth, senior, com- mented. Levi’s were also the most popular pants among the guys. I like them because they’re com- fortable and there is little else for guys anyway,” Pe- ter Hassett, senior, said. In such a large school, it is doubtful that the basic Levi lover will ever die out. Along with Levi’s, work boots, earth shoes, Frye boots and sneakers they will keep their places in the busy hallways. The dated but con- ventional collegiate look, commonly called “preppy, also rose In popularity. Top- siders, corduroys, Izod shirts, crew neck sweaters, plaid button downs and bla- zers contributed to making a neat and pleasing look among guys and girls alike. I think it looks great,” Bar- bara Camp, senior, said “The best thing about it is its simplicity. It adds to the neatness and keeps you from going to any great ex- pense. Skirts and suits took on an added dimension. This year the school-girl look of knee-socks and clogs with a pleated skirt gave a re- juvenated look to the girls. Fashionable wool suits also made their way into the students’ world of dress. Ankle-strapped sandals, narrow skirts, bow-tied blouses, and blazers added a cosmopolitan look. A variety of individual tastes, influenced by the media and fashion maga- zines, went into making our school a focal point for highly individualized ways of dress. Right: Designer jeans such as those worn by Terry Gregorivic and Karalyn Levy are rising in popularity. Far Right: Comfortable and colorful describe Andrea Bernstein, stretched out on a couch out fitted in blue jeans, valour sweater, and bright suspenders. 18 Fashion

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Below: Students patiently await the service of cashiers, Scott Tregger and Nick Anari when buying pens, candy and notebooks. Below: During his free period, Paul Piazza cashiers in the Green and White Shop. Left The large selection of candy creates a dilemma for Rob VanValkenburgh in choosing a sweet snack. Above: Toffifays. this year's newest and most popular addition to the candy shelf, was frequently sold by Green and White Shop salespeople. Green and White Shop 17

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Below: Pleated skirt, knee socks and clogs give Suzanne Oomni a stylish but simple look. Bottom Left A student displays his appreciation for Jerry Garcia on the back of his denim jacket. Below: Ruth Guinn reflects her taste in engineer overalls. Fashion 19