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Accessories individualize, update wardrobe By Tracy Mueller Staff Repnrer That basic blazer has been around awhile, but it looks like it has a lew years of life left. What to do, what to do ... Accessorizing a wardrobe is an inexpensive, fun and creative way to show individuality and revitalize a tired wardrobe, two Lincoln acces sory vendors said. One-of-a-kind jewelry is the most popular and effective way to quickly jazz up an outfit, said Doris Cook and Linda Baldwin. Cook owns Purse Revue, 5221 S. 48th St., a store specializing in bags, bangles, belts and other accessories. Baldwin sells accessories in her cloth ing store, Joy & Co., 69th and O streets. “The trend is to individualize because there is such a variety to choose from,” Cook said. “People aren’t being dictated to by fashion norms. You can do every kind of thing.” A mix of color and materials de fine what accessory works for each person, she said. jewelry is a very visible way to express oneself, Cook said. Tastes and trinkets range from classic gold and silver chains to beaded pendants hung from leather strings. Various rainbow shades and shapes in earringsean add a touch of whimsy, daring or romance. Bold and colcful arc the key words for accessories this season, Baldwin said. Shoulder-duster earrings arc swing ing out, she said, while bright, bold mixed stones and polished metals arc attention grabbers. Matte gold and polished silver, as well as some South west silver designs, should hold their own this season, she said. Baldwin said consumers should look for “statement” accessories. “You want to create visual impact, yet express individuality,” Baldwin said. Among Cook’s selections arc brightly colored scarves in new, un usual colors — orange, hot pink, puiplc and mixed bright and pastel shades. Materials include cotton, silk and rayon. A good handbag or purse in an unusual pattern is also a good bet to update a wardrobe look, Cook said. Tapestries, linens, textured leathers, skins and even cork can comprise captivating carryalls. Some purses and bags are collages of textures and materials. A big leather shoulder bag with roomy gussets and inside pockets at $128 is just as useful as a fancy tapes try at S65 or sequined evening bag at $35, but will mean different things to different people, Cook said. Cherie Wegner, women’s depart ment buyer for Ben Simon’s Inc., 61st and O streets, said that bright (but not neon) orange, lime green and bright yellow should be strong colors this season. ... ■■■ - ■■■| ..~i She suggested using oblong or narrow scarves to fill in necklines or as an ascot inside a blouse as new ways to use the fabric pieces. Colored pearls have joined their cream and white counterparts as al ternative neckwear, Wegner said. Unique pins scattered singly or in bunches on lapels or pockets can pep up a blazer, she said. Flag pins and watches have been much in demand, Wegner said. And environmental theme jewelry in such shapes as fish, shells and whales also are popular. Nautical themes arc always good for spring, she said. Hats and sunglasses also have been strong for the last two years, she said, because people have begun to protect their skin and eyes more. Basic wide brimmed hats trimmed with ribbon complement most dresses and suits, she said. Wegner said she expects vintage jewelry and the ’60s look to grow stronger this year. Dangle earrings, beads and leggings should emphasize the rclro-1960s look. For people jusi beginning their career wardrobes, Cook and Baldwin recommended buying quality basic pieces. An interesting belt buckle with interchangeable belt strips, simple gold, silver and pearl necklaces with simi lar earrings, unique pins and colorful scarves should form a nucleus of innovative possibilities. All three women emphasized that while accessories can be a fun and inexpensive way to update wardrobes, consumers should not judge by price alone. Prices can range from $4 for simple earrings to 5150 or more for one-of-a-kind accessories, they said. Plan on spending S15 to S30 fora good belt. Additional belt strip prices vary, depending on the material. Necklaces can cost $10 to $45 and earrings, $5 to $30. Pins range from $8 to more than $20, depending on size and material. And scarves can cost $15 to $35. “Don’t be afraid to invest in nice jewelry,” Wegner said. “In the long run, it will last longer.” rFRKF. MAKE OVER^ and FREE Color Analysis •Look great every day. •Make every outfit your favorite outfit. •Saves you time/ffi and money. Shelly Palmer \#)y 476-2557 jjjf/ Discover Birkenstock Step into Birkenstock footwear, and find a remarkable blend of comfort and style. Contoured footbeds provide cushioning and support, while your feet remain free to move naturally. You’ll find colors that range from basic to I_2112_i. J* u O c t) M. £ o a a @ Footloose & Fancy 1219 P street 476-6119 Colors, comfort important in men’s wardrobe options By Tracy Mueller Staff Reporter Women’s styles may dominate the accessory market, but men also have options when they consider updating their wardrobes. Troy Gagner, an assistant at Post & Nickel, 144 N. 14th St., said that men have an easier time updating their wardrobes because they buy one piece at a time rather than entire outfits. “Men try to buy their clothes to match with everything rather than just one thing,” Gagner said. Khak i, black and navy arc popu - lar basic clothing colors in many men’s wardrobes, he said. The big fashion revolution is in ties, according to Dean Diet/, store manager of Landon’s, 1201 O St. For formal wear, a splash of color can jazz up an old standby, he said. “You can almost make an old suit look new with all the new ties,” he said. Traditional blues and grays arc giving way to geometric- and flo ral-patterned ties. New, brighter shades include teal, red, taupe and mauve. Gagner said men may or may not choose to wear ties. Some men prefer to wear mock turtlenecks or to button their shirts to the lop with no lie, he said. Others choose from ties made of silk or leather. Bolos, bow lies and lies with varying widths arc available, he said. Floral patterns are still popular, Gagner said, as arc foulards and double prints. Greensand mustards arc popular main tic colors. Suits and shins also arc seeing subtle changes, Dietz said. Olive [_ and taupe striping is replacing basic solid colors, and the colors arc reflected in new shades of suits. Most men’s shirts arc basic white with stripes, Gagner said, though some are off-white and shaded. Purple is one of the newest stripe colors. Jewelry for men is subdued, Dietz said. Tic chains and collar bars arc strong sellers, because tie pins and clasps easily snag the costly, fine silk tics. Cuff links also arc good choices as French cuff shirts be come more popular, he said. On the casual side, color and comfort arc the keys for men’s wardrobes and accessories. Baggy jeans and pants in wild prints arc good bets, according to Lori Lucdlkc, area manager of Casual Male Big And Tall, 101 S. a n.i r* •tom jl. Zuba/’s muscle pants in tiger prints and bright colors arc popu lar, she said. The T-shirt knit pants arc roomy at the top with a draw string waist, and taper to fit closely around the ankle. The pants arc paired with basic crew neck T shirts with stripes and colors in cluding blues, chartreuse and olive green. Socks in big flower and paisley prints are a top seller seller, she said. The socks are paired with plain pants. Greg Rosenboom of Ben Si mon’s Inc., 61 and O streets, said nautical sportswear is popular this spring. T-shirts in florals and stripes and layered shirt looks are in, as arc shorts printed with floral and fatigue patterns. Purple and green combinations, bright orange and yellows are the hot new colors, he said. Dress code for dormitory cafeterias forbids bare feet, dirtiness, obscenity By Tabitha Hiner Senior Reporter No shirts, no shoes, no service — the restaurant warning may be the University of Ncbraska-Lincoln’s strictest dress code. Doug Zatechka, director of uni versity housing, said this eatery credo is necessary for health laws at the dormitory cafeterias. Zatechka said he had not heard the term “dress code” used in about 20 years. While he had heard of univer sities forbidding shorts and mandat ing tics long ago, this is certainly not the case now. Excessive dirt also would be for bidden in the cafeterias because it would violate health regulations, Zalcchka said. “When 1 said dirty, I would have a few problems if someone were to come in so caked in mud that it was falling off in hunks,” he said. Obscenity would be the other ob jection officials would have regard ing the university eateries. This would pertain to “a lack of clothing that covers certain parts of the body that arc considered private,” Zalcchka said. In other words, “if a woman came in topless, she would be asked to leave,” Zatcchka said. However, these regulations — aside from obscenity — arc riot enforced in the residence halls. “People certainly run around the floors where they live without shoes on. I don’t care,” Zatcchka said. As for classroom attire, UNL Public Relations Director Michael Mulnix said he knew of no official rules re garding dress codes. Although it would be up to indi vidual professors to decide what is appropriate for the classes, Mulnix said they couldn’t make students wear certain clothes such as suits.