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ith almost a third of October already swept under the rug, it’s time for students to begin gearing up for the cooler autumn days and the longer winter months ahead. They can start by setting the tank tops aside and making room in their closets for cardigans, knit sweaters and sweater vests — the latest fall trends.
For the love of layering
Models: Jenn Sweany and Cameron Lyden
Cameron Lyden, junior fine arts major, said he’s seen a lot of guys and girls layering, and on a personal note, adds that he’s “the king of layers.” Jenn Sweany, junior fashion merchandising major, said sleeveless cardigan vests and fulllength cardigans are popular pieces for layering this fall. “I’ve seen more boys wearing cardigans than normal, which I’m a fan of,” Sweany said. Textured tights are a new trend this fall and are “warmer for this kind of weather,” Sweany said. Sweany said she’s seen a lot of girls wearing cable-knit tights complemented with shorts or skirts and a pair of boots. Sweany said she thinks faux leather jackets are a great addition for the season, which is why she’s currently looking for one. For other girls looking for jackets, Jeshana Buchanan, store manager of Buckle in Chapel Hill mall, said their store is offering a wide selection this fall. “We have the standard puffy coat, but it’s a little bit more of a tailored fit this fall,” Buchanan said. “Plaid jackets are also really big, as well as bomber jackets with the elastic bands at the bottom.” As far as guys on campus are concerned, Buchanan said they can layer their summer shirts over thermal shirts, while Sweany said hoodies are “always big for guys.” No matter what people choose, layering seems to be the way to go. “Layers are always good for fall,” Sweany said, mentioning students can stay warm while walking to class, but also remove clothing when they head inside where it’s warmer. Lyden agreed and said, “It’s the smarter thing to do, it seems.”
Textures and colors and prints, oh my!
There seems to be an agreement that layering this fall is all about mixing, not matching, textures and colors. “A lot of this season is mixing textures,” Buchanan said. “It’s all about the little details and how you can mix and match things.” Lyden, however, is focused on mixing colors this season. “I’ve seen a lot of cool earth tones, like grays and browns, paired with brighter pieces, like teals and oranges,” Lyden said. He added that he likes to mix textures by layering tweed blazers with something of a smoother texture, like cotton shirts. Buchanan said argyle print is back in style for guys and girls this season, while Sweany said she’s a fan of the Gingham print trend. Sweany said Gingham is popular for both guys and girls this semester, as she’s seen the print on hoodies, jackets, button-ups, purses and everything in between. Although she hasn’t seen them much on campus, Sweany thinks emblems will be big this fall, too. She said she expects to see them on cardigans and sweater vests, making for a “prep school” look.
It’s all in the jeans
The general consensus seems to be that there are limited, if any, rules for denim this fall. Sweany said she’s seen “a little bit of everything” on campus, but also said she’s sensing a general trend of darker denim with contrasting stitching. “A darker wash is normal for fall, but it’s really the customer’s preference,” Buchanan said.
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A lot of this season is mixing textures. It’s all about the little details and how you can mix and match things. Jeshana Buchanan Store manager, buckle