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As autumn leaves begin changing colors, area clothiers
begin turning their attention to new season wardrobes.
The fashion scene this year ranges from muted charcoal
grays to shocking neon yellows, from cropped pants to
long skirts, from oversized wool jackets to lace stock
ings. "There's really no such thing as in' or 'out in
fashion," said Bob Simpson, owner of Town and
Campus. "What looks good and makes you feel good
about yourself is what's here now."
Simpson said the unrestricted, oversized style is popu
lar because people enjoy the comfort and versatility of
the larger designs. According to manufacturers, he said,
everyone soon will get used to oversized clothings and
consider it average?
Although many think of women as the major trend set
ters, men tend to be very innovative about clothes, Simp
son said. Of course, now there is a lot of "cross-over"
dressing, where males and females wear the same styles,
he said.
"A lot of folks like the stone-washed and wrinkled
look for both sexes. Earthy tones, such as neutrals and
grays, are popular, too . . especially with a neon color,
like bright yellow or orange, for contrast," he explained.
Colors play a major role in the styles at Benetton, said
owner Martin Okun. "Many colors in our clothes aren't
used by other designers, like Ralph Lauren or Calvin
Klein," he said.
Bright boatneck, crewneck and V-neck sweaters are sel
ling well this season, he said, in addition to jumper
dresses that can be worn over a shirt or with a belt.
Another popular feature this fall is padded shoulders
in jackets and sweaters, Okun said, "It reminds me of the
Joan Crawford style of the '40s," he said.
Despite past influences, women's interview-wear, for
example, does not have to be the standard navy suit and
white blouse, according to Martha Trotter, manager of
the Towne Shop.
"Women should allow their clothes to make a positive
statement about them. It takes confidence to pull it off,
but it's worth it not to look just like everyone else," she
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Trotter suggested a long jacket with a straight skirt, or
a pen orscarf instead of a bow or high collar. "Being
conservative doesn't have to be boring," she said.
Women can update classic suits with current accesso
ries or added layers, she said. Also, cotton sweaters that
can be combined with wool items, according to the
weather, are useful wardrobe additions for interview or
casual dressing.
"You can use what you have and modify it to keep
up with fashion," Trotter said. "The trends that are coming
classic and affordable fit Chapel Hill."
And classic is here to stay, said Billy Calaryv manager
at Julian's College Shop. He mentioned traditional
wools, tweeds and plaids as still being stylish with men.
He said charcoal gray remains popular as a fashionable
fall color.
Texture, such as that of a nubby, hand-knitted
sweater, is the "big item" this season, said Michie Barnes,
manager of Scarlett O'Hara's.
Also, blocked, striped and diagonal designs, as well as
pullover vests, crop-length pants and hip-wrap skirts,
characterize today's clothing scene, she said.
"Length is very versatile now," she said. "We carry
both long skirts and shorter, slit-at-the-ankle pants,
which seem to be a favorite. A new addition to pants this
year is four stitched seams in the bottom of the legs to
give an ironed appearance,"
Designers are currently adding more details to items,
Barnes said. To complement this trend she suggested
coordinating shoes, belts and jewelry with clothing to
form a winning outfit.
Favorite accessories among shoppers this fall include
wide leather belts, brass bracelets, wooden bangles and
abstract necklaces of black or natural wood, she said.
While heavier weight clothing is necessary for cool
weather, what does one wear to cocktail parties and
other evening occasions? Formal styles do not change
that much, Barnes said, and female students tend to pur
chase traditional dresses, like silk chemises, that will be
appropriate for years to come.
"In this day and age, you've got to invest money in
clothes that will last and blend with changing fashion
moods. We strive to give women a total look from head
to toe using simple lines and attractive colors," she said.
Trends often come from magazines like Seventeen,
and Pam Welser, fashion consultant for the magazine,
mentioned many of the styles discussed in Chapel Hill.
"The look now is classic with a dash of punk, sort of a
prep-funk combination," she said.
Music Television has had a big influence on fashion,
Welser said, and this is one reason why people are opt
ing for the neon colors and oversized jackets. Also, any
thing ornate, from antique rhinestones to clear plastic, is
acceptable for detail, she said.
"Winter whites are popular this year, and so are
shaker-net sweaters where you can see the knit pearl,"
Welser said.
Unusual patterns in lace stockings, socks and sweaters
are signs of the times, just as are mixed plaids and
checks, she said.
While fall fashion is described as being anything from
a wool blazer to a plastic miniskirt, confused students
can relax and follow their intuitions. "Students come to
school and have been dressing the same for about 19
years; they're ready for a change and a new image,"
Simpson said. "That new look is totally up to the individ
ual. There's something for everyone this time of year."
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Photography by Charles Ledford
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Fail Fashion editor, Cindy Dunlevy
From Julian's College Shop and Benetton perfect for the crisp, cool days in Kenan Stadium
Models
Jett Ferebee
Susie Afmand
Rebecca Rollinson