Hello fashionistas and fashionmisters! I’m back for the third issue showcasing the great fashion displayed on campus. Clearly the humidity has broken and a little glimpse of fall has crept its way into my camera’s viewfinder. Finally, students are breaking out their chunky knits and combat boots, and I’ve started my first knitting project of the season. But don’t get too excited, my baby Jays. While I’m pretty sure it’s safe to say most of us are itching for fall, these past few days have still had some pretty high temps, so mixing pieces from both seasons is essential.
Senior political science major Nick Clemens walked into our marketing class wearing this gem of a nautical outfit. It’s no secret I have a passion for everything sailor inspired; I can never leave Forever 21 without buying something striped AND wear a ship’s wheel necklace given to me by my parents every day. But enough about my obsession and back to Nick’s outfit. From the J. Crew hoodie to the stark, grey Keds and the Old Navy shirt in between, I wish I could style myself in a feminine version of this outfit every day. Oh, and have I mentioned that Nantucket reds (the shorts) are potentially the best pants a man can wear?! Anyway, I’m just all-around in love with the Kennedy-esque vibes emanating from this look.
Just in case you think you can’t afford J. Crew, remember what Sean Duetsch told us last year: college students get 15 percent off all purchases, even redline clearance, with the flash of an ID card. To find more discounts, check out Pinterest and other related sites. Here, you can find a ton of information on how to dress well on the cheap.
Later in the day, I found sophomore occupational therapy major Kristen Brosie strolling to the BSC, iced coffee and breakfast in hand. After seeing her crisp outfit, I knew she had to be the second person profiled in this week’s issue. Surprisingly, the entirety of her outfit is from the affordable, yet stylishly-preppy American Eagle. (If you don’t have a pair of their jeans please, please, please go out and treat yourself. They make your butt look FANTASTIC and are super affordable when things go on sale.) The simplicity of Kristen’s white button-down almost makes the salmon-y pink pants appear as a neutral, giving the leopard-print sandals just the right amount of attention. I also love how she added a leather belt. It really makes the shoes look intentional and part of the outfit, as opposed to just throwing on a pair of sandals. In addition, the Vera Bradley backpack perfectly matched her look, providing a cohesive color scheme and overall perfectly preppy air.
Honestly, the outfits featured in this week’s issue of style watch are probably my favorites ever. I feel as though they reflect my personal style the most out of any I have featured both this and last semester. That’s not to say that I’m not absolutely in love with all the looks I feature; it’s just that I can really identify with the tailored lines and clean styles featured here. But now that I’ve had my fun I’ll probably be told by my editors (love you guys!) that I have to lay off the prep for a while. I’m not mad about it though – this week’s outfits have been more than enough to hold me over until the next time I can feature classic, neat style.
