Outfit inspo for Student Bicentennial Ball 

By Mia Ortiz ’29

This fall students are invited to a semiformal Student Bicentennial Ball in honor of the College’s 200 years! On Oct. 16, Questlove—Academy Award–winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and member of The Roots, Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group and Tonight Show house band—will perform a DJ set as classmates indulge in the delightful food and music, dancing the night away. 

Heading to the Bicentennial Ball? Put on your most stylish outfit as you celebrate with your fellow Leopards! 

Bring your semiformal attire from home with you when you return from Fall Break (Oct. 12-13) for the Student Bicentennial Ball. Or try some of these options to find apparel that suits you: 

In the Easton area

• Pard to Pard: Lafayette’s on-campus thrift store offers a selection of pay-what-you-can items. (4-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Pardee Room 25)
  • Be sure to stop by Pard to Pard and Student Government’s Formal Wear Pop Up: 4-6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 7 • Pardee Lobby
  • Have donations that would make a good ball fit? Drop it off at select locations on campus (including Pardee 25 and RISC 203).
• Yellow Balloon Consignment: Yellow Balloon offers Lafayette students a 10% discount on non-clearance items. (135 N. Third St.)
• The London Shop: Find tailored suits, shirts, ties, shoes, and more at The London Shop. The shop also offers quick clothing repairs and alterations, according to its site. (339 Northampton St.)
• Salvage Goods LLC: Going for a vintage look? Salvage Goods offers semiformal and vintage clothing. (24 S. Third St.)
• Bellisima: Find dresses and accessories at Bellisima. (65 N. Fourth St.)
• MORE: Find additional shops in Downtown Easton at shopdowntowneaston.com.

Malls and shopping centers

Or try local shopping centers for additional options:

• Palmer Park Mall: (123 Palmer Park Mall, Easton)
• Lehigh Valley Mall: (250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall Township)
• Promenade Saucon Valley: (2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley)

Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway is offering a 25% discount off the retail rental price of Rent the Runway Reserve rentals. Enter the code LafayetteCollege200 at checkout for this one-time offer. (Note: There is no minimum spend requirement. This offer is valid only for Reserve [one-time] rentals only. It cannot be applied to Rent the Runway subscription services, retail purchases, PRO membership fees, shipping, handling, late fees, sales tax, insurance, service charges, or additional services. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts, coupons, codes, or membership credits.)

The discount code is active now through 11:59 p.m. Oct. 16.