From preppy to retro, nightlife fashion a matter of personal style
By Erika Rasmussen Special to the Kansan
A night out on the town in Lawrence involves more than just deciding where to go-it means deciding what to wear. Just as the choices of where to go are varied, so are the fashions people wear.
Although personal style is always a factor, Lawrence clothing stores that have a high clientele of KU students offer advice about what is hot to wear on a cold winter night out on the town.
"A lot of denim sells," said Angie Ash, employee at Britches Corner, 843 Massachusetts St.
She said that men appeared to be buying a lot of shirts, jeans and blazers by the designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Bill Forsythe, Shawnee, junior, said that he wore a similar style of clothing.
"Usually when I go out I wear a button-down shirt or rugby and a pair of blue jeans," he said. "I think that's a fairly typical outfit."
Students of both sexes said that baseball hats were a popular accessory and that brands such as Gap, Polo, and J. Crew were among their favorites.
In women's clothing, it seems anything goes, from a classic, preppy style to a trendy, retro look, some retailers in downtown Lawrence said.
Shelly Lane, manager of Cleopatra's Closet, 743 Massachusetts St., said that wide-legged pants, miniskirts, chokers, tight shirts such as bodysuits and anything velvet are popular.
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These outfits from Britches Corner and Cleopatra's Closet in downtown Lawrence are among the popular clothing for going out this winter.
"We have a line of clothing called Betsey Johnson that sells really well in Lawrence," she said. Lane described the clothing as "a revitalizing of the '60s and '70s."
However, some KU students forgo the latest trends and choose a simpler look when they go out.
Shea Rhodes, Paoli, Pa., senior, said that she usually wore a leotard, denim shirt or a blazer, but that jeans were an essential part of her wardrobe.
Kris Hoffman, Enid, Okla., sophomore,
said he liked baggy pants and shirts, worn
with Doc Martens or Birkenstocks.
"I like the lazy look," he said.
Monday $6.95 Pitchers of Margaritas $4.25 Pitchers of Beer
Spice it up every night!
Tuesday $1.50 Strawberry Margaritas $.95 Well Drinks
Wednesday $2.00 Long Island Ice Teas
$1.00 Draws
$2.50 Golden Margaritas
Thursday $1.25 Margaritas $1.00 Draws
Friday $8.95 Pitchers of Margaritas
Sunday $4.25 Pitchers of Beer
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WIDEYO GRIND UDF THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN February 11, 1994