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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?
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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."
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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.
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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.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1968