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...seven men in the group added to the atmosphere with their amusingly uniform dress: blue pants, white button-down shirts and caps purchased before the event at Henrietta's Table...

Author: By Joshua E. Gewolb, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Summer Revelry Accompanied by Trombones | 7/17/1998 | See Source »

...Teaching Fellows are, on the whole, a lucky and happy bunch, teaching bright students for good pay in interesting subjects. We work hard and strive mightily to project an air of quiet command. But behind our button-down shirts and corduroy jackets with leather elbows, we are bundles of pure anxiety. Now that classes are over, it may be safe to tell the world what goes on in section from the TF's point of view...

Author: By Daniel W. Hamilton, | Title: A Teaching-Fellow Tells All | 5/6/1998 | See Source »

Nevertheless, 'Black and Blues' deserves credit for selling some genuinely wearable women's fashions. C.J. has apparently taken note of the sequin fad, displaying a cutesy beaded sweater by Karavan in violet and ivory for $30. Another good look is the black semi-sheer button-down shirt and matching skirt ($26 each) by Gaze...

Author: By Shara R. Kay, | Title: S'HABILLER en noir | 4/9/1998 | See Source »

...contents of my closet haven't changed much in the last four years. I still own a wide assortment of plaid button-down shirts, and I still wear them on a regular basis...

Author: By Jim Cocola, | Title: Earn Your Stripes | 3/16/1998 | See Source »

...final complement--the ascot to the suit, the umlaut to ubermensch, the affectation to the accent. Male retro-bikers should therefore include a combination of the following in their assembled visage: either jet black or platinum blonde hair (depending on your sexuality), plastic rimmed rectangular glasses, a blue button-down shirt made of light material, a blazer of either corduroy or velvet (not contingent upon your sexuality), deep brown, well-fitting pants, and an essential leather satchel (for your manuscript, of course). In winter, a dark coat which reaches mid-calf should be incorporated. In summer, there is no alteration...

Author: By Rachel A. Farbiarz, | Title: The Emergence of the Retro-Bike | 11/20/1997 | See Source »

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