It's time for ASU President Michael Crow to whip out that ruler because girls' hemlines are rising as high as Arizona's temperatures.
Despite their existence since the 1960s, miniskirts have been revolutionized once again, and ASU students are taking notice. The Memorial Union at noon has become the Mecca of the miniskirt phenomenon. Girls everywhere can be spotted donning this fashion trend that makes a belt look generous. The mini can be seen paired with a tube top or a tight-fitting T-shirt and tall sandals that help accentuate the legs.
In high school, this type of apparel is banned and those who choose to challenge the rules suffer the consequences. But here at ASU, there are no rules against it or teachers to keep you after class.
"When I wear a miniskirt, I feel sexy and confident. The response I receive from guys is always favorable," said Julie Leber, business administration senior.
Box pleats, silk, camouflage, denim, and terrycloth miniskirts come in an array of colors and styles, but they all serve one purpose: to expose as much leg as possible without being arrested for indecent exposure.
Fashion enthusiasts refer to 1966 as the year of the miniskirt. Born in Britain, the miniskirt made its way into mainstream pop culture by the hands of fashion designer Mary Quant. Her controversial hemlines attracted young girls who yearned to express their youthfulness and dress apart from the styles their mothers wore. The length of Quant's skirts ranged from five to eight inches above the knee.
Once a rebellious fashion statement, the mini continues to be one of the most provocative and sexiest items in a woman's wardrobe and females at ASU who can pull it off, wear one.
"I was wondering who was buying all the skirts," said accounting senior Aleesha Hunter. "When I went into Hollister (a store), there were none left. Now I can see why."
Lauren Carper is a fashion columnist at the Web Devil. Reach her at lauren.carper@asu.edu.
