Fall Fashion Frenzy: Military, lace, leather, layered styles big this season
Women on campus are forming an army with a flourishing fall fashion — sporting the military look.
The style, laden with buttons, flat colors and daringly sharp lines is an increasingly trendy choice.
“I like how people are starting to wear lipstick, military jackets and boots,” said Essexville junior Clare Tamez.
Tamez enjoys the look, but is a fan of her own style.
She said she loves to play around with different themes and monochromatic colors.
“I like the greys and blacks and accessorizing for different outfits,” she said. “I love my skinny nude boots.”
Human environmental studies temporary faculty member Carol Beard has also seen the looks rising across campus.
She said she has taken note of military, outdoor-type styles, new spin on bohemian, bright colors, polished looks, animal prints and hard or soft styles.
“I think military will be popular for fall,” Beard said, “and I saw tons of plaid and vintage floral jewelry, booties are still strong and fun funky belts with a trench coat.”
Emma’s Boutique, 111 S. University Ave., is keeping busy vending these styles.
“People are buying a lot of dresses, like wool dresses and short military jackets,” said owner Kim Lovejoy. “I keep seeing a boho-chic kind of look.”
Lovejoy has also noticed a few other items that are popular, including scarves, hats, layered pieces and messenger bags.
Lexi MacKay, a Vassar junior, said she likes to differentiate her personal style from those of her friends.
“I usually layer stuff and I always have jewelry and accessories on,” MacKay said.
McKay has had just about enough of a few prevalent styles, however.
“I just think (leggings are) a stereotype of a college girl,” she said.
Tamez said she wouldn’t be sad to see turtlenecks, 1960s and 1970s mod makeup and Ugg boots disappear.
Beard said a whole new smattering of accessories are also in this season. Nail art, gemstones in jewelry, luscious scarves and unique belts are just a few of the accessories in the magazines.
Although different styles have dominated the runway, Beard said she had her eye on one particular outfit.
“I saw this super dressy tuxedo jacket with skinny jeans and strappy booties,” she said.
Beard had a few final tips for those looking to distinguish themselves: an a-line skirt is a good alternative to a pencil skirt and a tweed military jacket is a good alternative to the regular military jacket.
She said students on a budget should invest in quality, polished pieces with staying power, so they last throughout the seasons.
