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Comfort !First

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By Kelsey Riewer
Looking around at oversized T-shirts and feel lazy, and I can lounge
today's styles one mi ght think sweatshirts, baggy shorts around," senior Krystal
he or she has stepped back into hangin g on hips, and untied Konsdorf said.
the past. A resurgence of tennis shoes. The second, Freshman, Pete
fashions from the SO's, 60's, and athleti c/outdoor wear consisted Saccoman, opted for athletic
70's have struck again. Glanc- of tech vests, bucket hats, wear.
in g down the halls, one could Adidas and Nike clothing, "I prefer my light blue
see into the SO's look of capri hooded and zipped sweatshirts, Nike shirt because it makes me
pants, tight sweaters, and 3/4 camoufl age pants, and short stand out," Saccoman said.
length sleeves. Turn the corner socks. Without a doubt, comfort Other students chose to
and one could step into the 60's would be the legacy left by the wear things to grab people's
with styles like mini skirts, tube turn of th e century student. attention.
tops, and fl ower child bangles The result of this "I love my Scooby Doo
and beads. melting pot of styles was a boxers because they fit just
Always present were the wonderful world of self expres- right, and there are lots of pick
retro 70's look of hip hu ggers, sion. Clothing was a way to up lines that can go with them,"
flare pants, and platform shoes non-verball y tell others what senior Brian Kurbis said.
to make hi s or her fashion they were interested in and what Retro was the look for
statement ecclectic. they believed. Be it gothic or sophomore, Nicole Caputo.
In addition to the retro Garth, retro or recreational, "My favorite outfit was a
looks, the new millennium individuality was visibl e v-neck sweater with flare jeans
student brought a fashion everywhere. and my Doc boots because it
statement of hi s or her own and Many students had always seemed to look good
comfort and casualness were favorite clothes that they chose and was comfortable," Caputo
key ingredients to a person's to wear, especially when they said .
wardrobe. were searching for comfort. Fashions were none
Comfortable clothes fell "I love to wear my pajama other than something that
into two main categories. The pants because they are so satisfied the individual's
first, big clothes, consisted of comfortable. They make me personality.

Senior Julie Brown works on homework
outside of the library. Adidas was a
popular athletic brand for clothing and
accessories. photo by Sandra Springer

Senior Kari Kelley poses in the gym.
Hooded sweatshirts were worn by many.
Comfort was a very big need amongst
students. photo by Sandra Springer
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