Wintertime has finally set on the University of Idaho campus and the northern life brings colder weather and cooler styles. Students are more than ready to battle the harsh snow, wind and chills — with fashion!
More and more students are donning platform shoes, such as Doc Martens and platform Converse. Not only are these shoes great for elevating a look, but they’re especially handy when treading through snowy banks. Doc Martens are also waterproof, allowing for easy travels without the hassle of getting your shoes soaked.
Baggy thrifted jeans have also been seen around campus, sparking from the uptake in thrifted fashion. These are multipurpose, allowing for most tops to match with a big pair of older jeans, as well as giving the look a more Y2K gaze. Bigger pants can also ease the cold, making them the ultimate winter choice.
Off-the-shoulder tops are often paired with bigger pants to make the look chicer. Homemade off-the-shoulder tops are popular around campus; you can take any oversized tee and stretch the collar to give it that shoulder pop!
Earth tones are typical to most outfits, giving a more laidback winter look with less sunlight and more dull colors all around.
You’ve heard rumors about the controversial fashion trends slowly coming back. Get ready for a blast from the past: the 2010s. With social media cycling through trends faster and faster, styles that have not been gone long are already back. We’re talking about everything from ballet flats to capris. The difference now, however, will be the styling. Think of the 2010s in a more elevated, muted style. So, what exactly will people be wearing?
For bottoms, we’re talking capris, short shorts and the polarizing skirts over pants. However, anything can look
good when properly styled — except skinny jeans, stay away from those.
Onto the tops. We will see lots of excessively long tops and shirts covered in cutouts and rips. Overall, just more creative takes on tops.
Shoes, we all need them. Ballet flats, kitten heels, tall boots and — hot take — extra-long Converse are returning. Shoes can make or break an outfit, so never neglect your feet.
Finally, accessories! Chunky necklaces, chokers, scarves, ties and useless belts are going to make a fiery comeback. Statement pieces will become bolder and less conservative.
It is important, however, to wear what you want. Trends will come and go, so prioritize your own style. Be proud and happy with what you wear and remember that, at the end of the day, it’s your outfit and not the world’s.
