Halloweek 2018

Hello readers! After an extended sabbatical, I return! Exams, group projects, and most notably, the death of my beloved grandfather have taken precedence in my life these past few months. However, I am happy to be back with a new post in store!

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Halloweekend
I decided to go with a Yacht Rock inspired costume for the weekend parties. For those of you who don't know, Yacht Rock is a genre of music from the 1970s/early 1980s characterized its smooth sounds and use of nautical album covers (think Doobie Brothers/Kenny Loggins/Christopher Cross/Hall & Oates) that "early yuppies likely enjoyed while sipping champagne and snorting cocaine on their yachts". In all, the popular costume is inspired by those on the albums or those enjoying them when they were first released. The picture below was taken at a "Harvest Party" being hosted by CRU, SU's Christian organization.

Most of our costumes were pretty much exaggerated versions of ourselves.

Wayfarers (Ray Ban) Italy
Polo Shirt (Ralph Lauren)
Navy Blazer (Belk) USA
Woven Belt (Dockers)
Sutton Chinos (J. Crew)
Boat Shoes (Sperry Topsider)
Coozie (The Lucky Knot)

• Ray Ban Wayfarers- Worn inside like a true captain. See other posts for more. 
• Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt- Only time to wear with popped collar is for themed parties. Any other time, and you're joining the ranks of Jersey Shore-type club trash who still wear the look without irony. Also, when you're going for an 80s vibe, pastels are your friend. For more, see other posts.
• Belk Navy Blazer- See other posts.
• Dockers Woven Belt- Inherited from grandfather. A neutral complement to any loud piece of clothing, and preferably worn in spring/summer.
• J. Crew Sutton Chinos- Rolled at the cuff. See other posts.
• Sperry Boat Shoes- Worn sockless even though it was 50 degrees out.  See other posts.
• Lucky Knot Coozie- See "Preachin' on Beachin".
• The hat I picked up at the Ben Franklin store in Nags Head when I was 10 (I had a big head for a kid). 

Halloween

Being on a Wednesday this year, most festivities for Halloween have already taken place during the weekend before. However, the Honors Student Association was able to host their annual party on the actual holiday this year (as our meetings are typically on Wednesday evenings anyways). Each year's party has had a different activity or theme, this years being 1980s horror/sci-fi inspired by Stranger Things. Period costumes were encouraged, so I decided to draw from none other than The Official Preppy Handbook, a trendsetter for the decade as a whole. Essentially, I went as an overblown version of the 80s movie villain I am everyday.

Salisbury State University: 1988

Polo Shirt (Lacoste)
V-neck Sweater (Ralph Lauren)

• Lacoste Polo Shirt- In pastel shades, with the collar popped.... AGAIN! The Lacoste crocodile is a quintessential 80s logo, so when going to themed parties, opt for the croc over the pony.
• Ralph Lauren V-Neck Sweater- Save this color of sweater for spring and summer, or themed parties. And don't tie it around your neck unless you are actually hot! Got that Brad? For more, see Spring 2018.

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