PAGE TEN Fashion Scene at Pent State By NANCY SPENCE arid NANCY SCHULTZ Collegian Staff Writers What is the opinion of the Penn State male and female on fasnion styles? A poll was taken this week among independent and sorority girls, and independent, resident hall and fraternity men. The results indicate detinite opinions and pref erences, likes and dislikes, on everything from long skirts, fake hair and false eyelashes to beards, moustaches, sideburns, ruffles, turtlenecks, white socks and sandals. What do the guys think of the opposite sex? In typical male fashion, men prefer the girl with long hair. "Of course, it's definitely a female sex symbol. The more the better," one male student said. Shoulder length is most popular. The ma jority of residence hall and fraternity men don't mind if their date wears a fall or a hairpiece, al though independent men prefer girls to be na tural, without false hair or eyelashes. They feel wearing a fall is cheating, "unless she's bald." Well, independent men, don't worry too much. Very few girls on campus own falls. Of those girls questioned only 20 per cent wear a hairpiece of any - type. Though the Penn State male loves long hair, he abhors long skirts. 1967 was the year of the mini -skirt, but for 1968 many designers have forecasted a drastic plung to the midi or calf length skirt. Candid Reactions How do the men on campus react to this fashion? Decide for yourself. "Terrible; forget it" remarked one young man. "My grandmother wouldn't be caught dead in one," was the opinion of another. And then one fraternity Man obqersred. "Super-minis make girls look like stumbling giraffes." Do girls want to look like stumbling giraffes? ^tee,, ~~«: 4 "" l " o, 4sliotrikftewash omw . , , THE CLASSIC V•NECK sweater has gone modern. Shown here in a boucle knit of "Orlon" acrylic, it's a sweater that grew and now has a skirt. Clearance Sale 50% 50% 352 E. College Ave. between the Record Room and Candy Shop y ‘ ." IVA; •• fp, ‘„' ULULU must make room for New Stock off on off on 2 Days Friday and March 8 ULULU Apparently not. Seventy-five per cent of the in dependent girls polled said they "Wouldn't waste their money on a midi-skirt; the sorority women agreed. So; boys, if you plan to girl-watch this spring, you shouldn't be disappointed. Short skirts and long legs are here to stay; at least at Penn State. But, sometimes it's cold outside, guys, and girls have to wear slacks. You seem to approve. "I like girls in pants. tight pants," was one com ment. Not only do guys approve of girls in pants. they also claim that they don't feel less masculine when dating a girl in slacks. Both males and females concur that there is a time and a place for girls to wear pants. The majority of men, though, do not like to see girls wearing jeans to class. Sweater, Skirt Approved Although it is obvious that girls enjoy wear ing ,casual clothes, many designers have been showing frilly, romantic styles for spring. The Penn State male would rather see a girl in a "classic" skirt akid sweater than a ruffled dress. The coed seems to agree, Every girl likes to feel feminine, and the Penn State girl feels she is feminine enough wearing the classic, tailored clothes that guys prefer. , More goes into a girl's total look, though, than long hair and a short skirt. Textured or colored stockings, for example, are often a necessary ad dition to an outfit. The boys approve. General opinion dictates that textured hose should be worn with low square-heeled shoes. Jewelry and make-up are also essential to a fashion look. All men polled stated that they like a girl to look natural, wearing lust enough" make-up and perfume.. How much is enough? Well, in the words of one young man, too much "looks obscene." More explicitly, "Three or four kinds of eyesliadow_and those big ugly false eye Spring Fashions for Women Emphasize the Unusual By BEVERLY WERNER Collegian Staff Writer The Spring Fashion Revolu tion is' beginning again on cam pus. The colors, styles, and the overall looks are •:hanging to harmonize with the "swinging" new season. The look for spring is fem inine, and coeds will find vibrantly colored styles lib erally adorned with bows, ruf fles, smocking, unusual belts, scarves, and decorative zip pers. The most popular clothing styles will include the pants dress, the culotte, the body or fitted shirt, and the dirndl skirt (which is gathered at the waistline and tends to minimize the waist). The Bonnie and Clyde look with the long belted waist and pleated skirt will be increasingly popular especial ly in grey crepe with white accents. Some midi (calf-1 eng t h) skirts will be shown, but these will be mainly for evenirm , wear. In general, hemlines will remain the•same, according to Karen Miekam, manager of the Mr. Charles Shop. "Short hemlines are more practical, and besides men prefer the short skirts, and that is the de termining factor." all Gifts all Dresses Only Saturday and 9 THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, UI.IIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA lashes are enough to make you vomit." One fra terhity man staid that "Bright colored jewelry is all right if it 'covers an ugly face." Another Greek said that "Worn at the proper time they look good, but I On't like them worn indiscriminately." The majprity of girls, while liking bold bright colors, prefei• to spend .their money on conserva tive clothes land accessories. Less than 12 per cent of those girls questioned said that they would wear a vinyl dress or skirt. The, boys polled generally disapproved of "way out" ashions. , Shoes must not be overlooked for they too are a necessary part of an outfit. The majority of fra ternity men liked sandals for girls and the•tradi tional loafers, but heartily disapproved of saddle shoes. They suggested "leaving them for the high school cheerleaders." ' What does the coed say about male fashion habits? In hairstyles, almost all girls like mod erately long hair on boys, and they like it clean and neat. As for moustaches and beards, the girls' opinions vacillated from one extreme to another. Some comments were: "I hate them!" "It's fine,, but I wouldn't want to' date pne." "Love them!" "I'm not too crazy about them." About 60 per cent of the girls questioned thought that boys looked most masculine when dressed in a suit or sports jacket. Others liked to see boys wearing a pair of "clean" Levis, a sports shirt, and a sweater. One coed cast her vote for a tuxedo. "I think tuxes are about the sexiest thing a man could put on." Most of the girls don't mind if boys go with out socks, as long as weather permits. But white socks, at any time other than on the basketball court. won a unanimous "no." Penn State males have very definite opinions, on their clothes also. About 95 per cent of all men polled enjoyed wearing shorts; opinion was divided on turtlenecks. "Last summer most of the girls wore cutoffs, but this slimmer molt will wear culottes and bermudas." Karen also feels that the Penn State coeds have started a trend toward a better dressed look for classes and casual activi ties. Bathing suits will be shown in the conventional one-piece as well as two-piece and bikini style. Many of tha newest suits come complete with matching cover-up and hat. Spring fabrics include cot tons, some linens, and knits. Crepe will be particularly pop ular this season for the dressier look. Finally, spring accessories will be color coordinated with the spring fashions. Purses, shoes, scarves, belts, and hats can be worn in a one or two color effect for a "total" look. Scarves are becoming more and -gore useful as a neckline accent for both casual and dressy styles. Hats for spring are mainly pillbox or sailor types. The featured jewelry this season emphasizes the flowered look. Flower pins, necklaces, ear rings, and bracelets follow the trend toward femininity and daintiness, and will be increas ingly popular on and off cam pus. Successor to The Free Lance, est. 1887 10.11 r Ettitti Tollratatt 62 Years of Editorial Freedom FASHION SECTION Section Editor, Dick Weissman Advertising Manager, Ronald B. Resnikoff Fashion information provided by American Institute of Men's and Boy's Wear, Do Pont, and Newsweek Magazine. All You Need Is Love After all, it's what makes the world go 'round in that wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime way. The en gagement ring, you choose says so much about your love . . . and should it be a Keepsake, the word is "perfect." A brilliant diamond of fine color and modern cut guaranteed perfect (or replacement assured). Just look for the name Keepsake, in the ring and on the tag at your Keepsake Jeweler's store. He's in the yellow pages under "Jewelers." BELAIR SG 25. ALSO $250. TO 2100. WEDDING RING 100 PR r.M $l.O. • seo.. .1 - 14 AR .T. 1.11/ TRADE•MARK EEC A. H. POND COMPANY, INC , ESTABLISHED 1892 [HOW TO PLAN YOUR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING I Please send new 20-page booklet, !1-low To Plan Your Engage ment and Wedding" and new 12-page full color folder, both for only 25c. Also, send special offer of beautiful 44-page Bride's Book. 568 I Name Address 1 1 City 1 State KEEPSAKE DIAMOND RINGS, BOX 90, SYRACUSE, N. Y. 13201 I 0000000000000000000000 0 00000 00•00••••••••••• FOR BEST RESULTS USE CLASSRED ADS 31111009 0000000 00000•060•00000001500aeoJeaeoae04 —Collegian Photo by Pierre Bellicini BE READY TO GO anywhere with a new body building shirt and culotte. available at Mr. Charles Shop. REGISTERED 17<-4SI--pet;lCe:6 DIAMOND RINGS- Legs To Set Pace In Campus Fashions There are no two ways about it, today's leg fashions set the pace for the best-dressed girls on campus. In hosiery, it's wearer's choice and the choice is prac tically limitless. Colors are at their gayest, shading from sherbert hues to staccato yellows, oranges, greens and the strong browns that will march on into fall. White and pale tones too are top favorites in stockings of "Cantrece" nylon, the greatest in the matter of fit. And what makes a girl look well dressed in the fullest sense of the word? It's her hosiery. The wrong color or texture can .spoil her whole fashion appearance, just as bare legs can spoil it. The "in" way to dress this spring centers on well-clad legs and what is worn above them. Come summer, the travelling co-ed who has an awareness of good fashion and good grooming knows she will look her best for sight seeing when she wears an attractive dress with matching or harmonizing stockings. then try our personalized shirt service Did you know that:- 44e'r of shirts laundered last month at Balfurds were of the New Durable Press variety. We are well equipped to handle these new Durable Press shirts as well as the standard cotton . Did you know fhat:- 48r; of Balfurds' customers nrefer our hangered shirt. AcivaniPdes are no fold wrinkles, neater overall appear ance. easier when dressing, easy storage, and it costs no more. Boxed * or lialwered. you'll like 13n1furds' smooth col lars'. whiter whites, truer colors, cuffs; even and round, erisny ironed shirt fronts, shirts that look fresh and feel fresh. TmoroVe your appearance by sending your shirts regularly to Ralfurd Fabric CPre Services. coidittel.m._ Law, latka,.. 320 W. Zeaver Ave. ' 111 S. Garner St. Sidle College—Phone 237-7661 FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1968
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