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Aubur n’s best-dressed And the red carpet fashion award goes to ...
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I think my style is very comfortable and unique.”
I can go from Jordans to loafers and look good in both.”
—Hannah Wiggins
freshman in human development and family studies
—Travis Johnson
Sophomore in undeclared liberal arts
Lily Jackson
Community writer
Not everyone on campus wears leggings and oversized T-shirts. Auburn’s best-dressed strut their stuff daily while walking to class. Business professional, Western, artsy and bohemian — Auburn has it all. Hannah Wiggins, freshman in human development and family studies, was spotted in the Student Center studying with style. Wiggins’ style can be described as boho chic, composed of natural, warm shades and multiple layers. In the picture, she wears a simple bandana in her hair as a subtle, rustic statement. Dark jeans set off the casual look and add an element of class. She said she loves a good pair of comfy jeans and accessorizes with cardigans and her signature cross necklace. Travis Johnson, sophomore in undeclared liberal arts, was seen strolling the Haley Concourse with headphones on. Johnson describes himself as an “all-around person” who can work many different styles. From urban relaxed to strapping business attire, Johnson dominates whatever statement he chooses to make. When Johnson’s style was spotted, he was showing Auburn pride with a letterman jacket, accessorized with a sophisticated statement watch. A button-up with khakis made Johnson look respectably classic. Johnson tops off most of his outfits with one of his many hats.
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Hannah Wiggins shows off her personal style by wearing dark jeans and a brown. cardigan.
Travis Johnson laughs after being stopped on the Haley Concourse. He wears khakis, a button-up shirt and a letterman jacket.
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Spring into a new look Women’s fashion
Men’s fashion Spring is coming faster than we think, and the weather is changing just as quickly. With warmer weather comes newer styles. Girls start to shed their layers and replace them with lighter, cooler clothing. Alice Baker, freshman in journalism, said the easiest way to stay cool is to throw on a skirt that buttons up in the front and pair it with a flowy top.
Baker and Amy Guglielmi, sophomore in accounting, agreed that long, layered necklaces were a must to complete every outfit. Guglielmi said short statement necklaces are on their way out, and longer necklaces have made their way to center stage.
As the temperature rises, the days get longer, and the clothes get shorter. For men, it is all about being cool and comfortable this spring and summer.
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“I usually just wear AFTCO [American Fishing Tackle Company] or PFG [Performance Fishing Gear] shorts with a T-shirt or short polo. Then I’ll wear Cole Haan loafers or Nike Free 5.0 tennis shoes. I normally don’t wear flip flops until later in the spring and summer.” —Thomas Griffin
senior in supply chain management
Guglielmi said a classic pair of strappy sandals are the best way to finish an ensemble. Both Baker and Guglielmi agreed flowy is the way to go when it comes to women’s spring fashion.
Compiled by Anne Dawson. She can be reached at intrigue@ThePlainsman.com.
Miles Hartley, sophomore in business, described spring and summer fashion for men as “recklessly chic.” Compiled by Liz Maddux. She can be reached at community@ ThePlainsman.com. photos by ellen jackson / Staff photographer
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Not Macklemore’s thrifty tips Lily Jackson Community Writer
Trips to thrift stores and consignment shops can end in victory or disaster. With these nifty, thrifty tips, you won’t walk out looking like Macklemore. 1. Go in with an open mind and a skinny wallet. Shopping is what you make it. If you expect you will come up empty, you will. Especially when shopping in gently-used clothing stores. Approach stores with little to no expectations for the best outcome. 2. Think about outfits, not articles. Individual clothing articles may look silly hanging on the rack but might be the perfect accessory to a stylish compilation. Make yourself at home in the store and pick an area to lay out possible outfits. This will help you utilize your time, money and wardrobe space by having a purpose for each article. 3. Gender doesn’t matter. Girls, you never know what jewels are hiding in the men’s section. Guys, don’t let your manhood get in the way, and check out the girls section for nifty T-shirts and costumes for socials and swaps. Options expand when gender limitations are dropped. 4. Try on anything that might be promising. While scanning the racks, you may come across something that is iffy. Pick it up and take it to the dressing room despite small reservations. It’s easy to fall into styles that lack pizzazz, so trying on clothes that aren’t your forte can broaden your style. 5. Go through every rack, every shelf, every table. Thrift stores and consignment shops are often unorganized. It’s important to understand your future favorite shirt could be in the children’s section. Your future antique lamp may be in the floor under the men’s pants. Long story short, tear the place apart, within reason. 6. Know when stores receive new shipments. It’s first come, first purchase in thrift stores. Next time you are in your favorite shop, ask when the shelves get filled and rotated. Knowing this valuable information will put you in the position to get the best items from the weekly rotation.
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Darion Williams, senior in health care administration, is decked head to toe in fashionable thrift shop apparel.
7. Every price is up for negotiation.
Don’t be shy. Utilize your backbone and think about what’s in your wallet. In many situations, you will run across obviously overpriced clothes. When you are checking out, graciously ask for a lower price. Remember not to be too pushy, rude or confident. But don’t simply give up. The chances of someone else trying to buy what you picked up are slim, and the owner is most likely aware of this fact. 8. Don’t second-guess yourself. Buy it. More often than not, thrift stores have only one of every item. Something you walk away from one day might not be there the next. Before you let that little bit of doubt kill the purchase, think about the different uses for what is being considered. Lily can be reached at community@ThePlainsman. com.
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Boho chic
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Bohemian chic, a style recently readopted, was most popular in 2005. Boho
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combination of Bohemian and hippie influences. Vintage threads and rugged pieces are worn to achieve a “little effort� look. Boho chic combines folk and class to reach a variety of people. The color scheme has natural, warm shades with eye-popping detailed designs that are beaded and stitched. Earth textures, patterns and colors are worn to keep the style relaxed, but slightly trendy.
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Models: Haylee Robinson, Anna Porter, Jakob Geiger and Keeley Pownall
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Splash into spring break with these suits Amanda Myles
For guys’ swimwear, board shorts and midlength swim trunks are popular, but there seems to be a trend of more designs and colors on the trunks. Charles Ayers, junior in electrical engineering, said he prefers certain brands of clothing for the beach and warmer weather.
INTRIGUE WRITER
With spring break around the corner, it is time to dig out swimsuits from the bottom of drawers and gather clothes for the warmer weather. For girls, there are many bathing suit options on the market. Triangle bikinis continue to remain popular, and one-piece, cut out, crop top and strapless bandeau bathing suits are coming into style. For nights out, girls can wear rompers or sundresses with a pair of flats, and guys can wear khakis and a simple button-down shirt. Maia Meredith, junior in architecture, said she prefers Keds during the springtime. They are very lightweight and comfortable,” Meredith said. “They go with everything.”
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I like to wear my American flag swim trucks. I also like to wear a Columbia hat to block the sun.”
MEGAN ENDT / PHOTOGRAPHER
For girls, bandeau tops are popular. For guys, Patagonia and Columbia shorts are in style.
—Charles Ayers
JUNIOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
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An example of an affordable outfit for men is put together.
Rachel Williams INTRIGUE WRITER
College guys seem to be split on whether they care about what they wear. Regardless of stance, some tips on fashion both the eyes and wallet will love are worthwhile. A key shopper’s adage is to buy clothes, shoes and accessories on sale. Matthew Derr, senior in aerospace engineering, said he was impressed with the quality of the clothes at Target, where he can get “really good [jeans] for $30–40 or so.” Many stores offer end-of-season sales. Clothing seasons end one or two months before the real seasons do, so check for sales on spring clothes once spring has already begun. A holiday will also lead to sale prices. Macy’s — not in the area, but online shopping is popular — is known for stellar sales. Levi’s brand jeans, highly praised by Andrew Laing, junior in industrial design, are on sale at Macy’s. The sale is buy one, get the second pair 50 percent off until Monday, March 14. Micah Gamache, graduate environmental design student, said Express is also a place to check out deals on basic, well-made clothes. Their entire sale section is sometimes buy one get one halfoff. Gamache also said he searches online. Jack Threads is an online style helper and store tailored specifically to help men look their best. The clothes come from popular brands: OBEY, Stance, HUF and Vans are all featured on the site. Many, but not all, items on Jack Threads are offered at lower prices than elsewhere, but the sale alerts that come in emails are what really count. Recently, bottoms were on sale for 30 percent off. To make the deal sweeter, your first purchase is 20 percent off.
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Get the look for less For women
Rachel Sprouse CAMPUS WRITER
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Lilly Pulitzer items can be found on eBay.
Kendra Scott earrings hang and can be purchased on Etsy.
RACHEL SPROUSE / CAMPUS WRITER
Lilly Pulitzer handbags and Kendra Scott products can be expensive, but online shopping offers affordable prices.
Name-brand outfits and objects are great, but name-brand prices aren’t. 1. Yoga pants Lululemon Athletica yoga pants are comfortable and stretchy, but the average pair of yoga pants runs anywhere from $80–120. Look at places such as Target and T.J. Maxx for pants at a quarter of the Lululemon price. Leggings and yoga pants range from $15–40 at Target and $10–35 at T.J. Maxx. 2. Jewelry Kendra Scott earrings are popular, but the prices aren’t. Most earrings range from $40–130, depending on how new the style is. Necklaces can range from $50–300, depending on detail. But plac-
es such as Etsy and Amazon have similar products. Kendra Scott lookalikes can be found by searching for the brand on Etsy. One Etsy store, KendrasSecret, sells lookalikes from $15–23, which gives you the look without breaking your bank. 3. Dresses If you love floral prints, lace or fitand-flare dresses but don’t want to spend too much on one dress, look at places such as Target, Forever 21 and Red Dress Boutique. By shopping online, you can use promo codes to get discounts you wouldn’t be able to get instore. If possible, know your size beforehand, or try the dress on in-store and purchase online later. Most dresses by Forever 21 and Target range from $15–
30. At places such as Red Dress Boutique, orders for $50 or more ship for free, which allows more for your money. 4. Lilly prints If you love Lilly, places such as Etsy, eBay and Tradesy are the place to go. Etsy products can have everything from custom Lilly Pulitzer print items to the outfits themselves. For more recent prints, eBay has a wider range of items. The prices vary depending upon the seller, with some ranging anywhere from $60–120, so always look at the seller reviews before purchasing. Tradesy, although similar to eBay, is focused more on the buying and selling of gently worn clothing, so if a certain style doesn’t appear on one website, look on the other.
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Go from day to night with simple additions Emily Esleck
Managing Editor
Oftentimes, college students are busy going from work to school and different extracirucular activites. If an outfit needs to last all day, replacing different accessories should do the trick. Karli Buckner, junior in nursing and employee at Therapy Boutique, said simple, basic and solid dresses are easy to dress up for an occasion. “I would just add chunky jewelry to dress it up, for night,” Buckner said. She said during the day, the outfit should have more simplicity, which makes it easier to dress down. Another employee, Jena Wil-
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TOP: Dress down an outfit with a light scarf. BOTTOM: Dress up an outfit with a chunky necklace.
liams, senior in apparel merchandising, said changing shoes would help make the looks different throughout the day. “So flats during the day and heels at night,” Williams said. Williams said how you accessorize helps dress an outfit up or down. “Maybe during the day, since it’s spring, a light scarf is a bit more casual, versus at night,” Williams said. The dresses pictured are from Therapy, but online shopping has become increasingly popular, and vendors will likely have similar products for a cheaper price. Zappos usually has less expensive prices, and Simply Dresses and Lulu’s have similar dresses.
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Definitely how you accessorize [dresses an outfit up or down]. Maybe during the day, since it’s spring, a light scarf is a little bit more casual, versus at night.” — Jena Williams
Senior in apparel merchandising and employee at therapy boutique
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Blast from the past Ever feel like you were born in the wrong era? These retro trends can transport you to a different time High-waisted everything
Love her or hate her, it’s hard to deny Taylor Swift’s role in the resurgence of the high waist. Her love of the trend even inspired some fans to wonder if she’s missing a belly button.
Aviator sunglasses Aviator sunglasses exude coolness. These flattering frames will never go out of style. If you’re skeptical but curious, try out a pair from Forever 21 or Target that won’t break the bank.
Full eyebrows If the thought of an out-of-place hair makes you want to run for your tweezers, you are not alone. But natural eyebrows, which never really went out of style, are everywhere. If you can’t bear to grow them out or if they don’t grow in the first place, you can get cheap eyebrow filling kits in any drugstore.
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