Fashion

Genna Gibbons '21 Now that fall has arrived and the weather has cooled down, the holiday season is approaching us. Whether you are going somewhere cold or warm for the holidays, I am here to offer a few essential pieces of clothes that you will need to survive this season. If you are going to your family's Thanksgiving dinner, your 'neighbors' holiday party, or a New Years Celebration and you don't know what to wear, well, you're in luck because I have curated my holiday season essentials list to make the next few months less stressful! My first article of…

Ava Shenk '22 One highly debated topic among the fashion world is whether shopping online or instore is better. Both have their individual benefits and weaknesses, which can vary the overall experience of shopping for each and every person.  Shopping Online:Shopping online is convenient and efficient. When shopping online, shoppers are able to stay in the comfort of wherever they are, and don’t have to drive all the way to the nearest mall or  wherever the stores they want to shop at are located. However, when shopping online, it can be difficult to understand the genuine fit of an item.…

Reagan Smith '20 The most fashionable season of the year has arrived! Fall is here and I am bringing you the trends of 2019 that are in and the trends from 2018 that are out. Some of last year’s biggest trends are already fading away from our Instagram feeds. So what can we expect to see the fashion influencers wearing in the upcoming months? Out: pastels. In: neutrals. Light-colored sweaters, jackets, shoes, etc. are no more. This season, it’s all about the neutral tones. Elizabeth von der Goltz, Global Buying Director at Net-a-Porter says, “an inescapable sea of beige is…

Ilaria Freccia '22 Aquarius: January 20 - February 18 Try textured, solid-colored clothing like black croc print or snakeskin. This will suit your shy and quietness, but also brings out a touch of eccentricity and energy with the print. The sleek look that this style creates highlights your intellect and professionalism.  Pisces: February 19 - March 20 Pisces’ go-with-the-flow attitudes, high senses of empathy, and creative personalities will make a printed puff sleeve blouse and jeans the perfect look. The jeans give a laid back, chilled-out vibe to the outfit, and the blouse elevates the look with puff sleeves and…

Ava Shenk '22 It’s fall. Temperatures are all over the place. It’s freezing in the morning, and you feel like you’re boiling by noon. Because of this, it can be hard to pick an outfit. Should I wear my jeans and a big comfy sweater and accept that I will be a sweaty mess by twelve? Or should I wear my summer dress and be cold in the morning? You do not have to be making decisions like these and choosing between feeling too hot or too cold. A way to avoid this situation entirely is to layer! Layering clothing…

Raegan Smith '20 As the summer comes to a close and fall begins to approach, denim becomes your best friend. From denim jackets over dresses to mom jeans with a sweater, I am bringing you all the latest denim trends this fall. I love pairing a cropped classic, black, or colored denim jacket over a skirt or dress on days when it is colder in the morning but low-80s in the afternoon. My best suggestion for finding a jean jacket is Amazon.com. Yes, Amazon. It’s easy and quick to purchase a jean jacket - cropped or oversized - for around…

Genna Gibbons '21 As the annual Mater Mass approaches, questions concerning what to wear and the dress code come up. Dress attire is worn on special occasions, such as mass and honors convocation, so looking your best is essential. Lucky for you, I am here to offer advice on what to wear and where to find clothes, so you are always prepared for dress attire days! Shopping, in general, is time-consuming and can take many returns and trips to the mall to find an outfit that not only fits well but also follows the dress attire requirements as stated in…