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By Nicholas Fonseca
Nicholas Fonseca
Nicholas Fonseca watches ''Days of Our Lives'' religiously and thinks washing dishes by hand is the cheapest form of therapy on earth.

Craving tapioca or stingray stew? Probably not. But looking like you do is now chic: Welcome to the world of Survivor style. It's do-it-yourself dressing (bandannas, tank tops, and voila!) that's extremely functional. ''It's a hot summer,'' says stylist Vicky McGarry, fashion editor for Outside magazine. ''People who look sweaty and grubby like us look good to us.'' Here, our guide to looking like a member of the Survivor tribe.

Dirty hair: It couldn't be more cutting edge. Top salons tell patrons receiving the new unkempt cuts to avoid lathering every day just like a castaway.

Tanks: Nearly all of Pulau Tiga's distaff contestants sport them. Particularly hot is the tube-top-like buff, which Dirk wore on his head. Cutoffs: A fetching look on cute Colleen. Also popular: the sarong, favored by early loser Ramona, and swim trunks, which Richard opts for when clothed.

Footwear: See ya, Jimmy Choo. Hello, Tevas and Birkenstocks!


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Posted Jul 28, 2000 | Published in issue #551-552 Jul 28, 2000 | Order Article Reprints