Ashley Combs shows how her fashion changes every season. Photo by: Courtney Edge
By Courtney Edge
Every year a new trend comes into style. Name brands such as Hollister switches out with the old and in with the new styles so people can look up to date. When these styles change everything changes from shirts to socks. Freshman Haley Balkema says her favorite brands are Arizona and Angles. Balkema does not think that clothes have to be about the brand names; she says, “that if the brand is popular then you fit in a little bit more.” Balkema prefers sneakers over any other shoe because she thinks they are fashionable. She think sweatshirts are fashionable in 90 degree weather. Balkema thinks that Converse are fashionable and she loves sneakers. She thinks that brightly colored socks go with her converse. Balkema has found that her skinny jeans, t-shirt and her converse are very comfortable.
Freshman Haley Harrell says that her favorite name brand is Hollister. Harrell does not wear only name brands she says, “I wear what ever I want and I don’t care if it is from Goodwill.” Harrell likes flats and sneakers but prefers flats. She thinks cute sweaters are in but a person can not go wrong with a sweatshirt. Harrell does think that skinny jeans are in style but only if you wear them with flip flops or winter boots. Harrell thinks white socks are in and is not in favor of the miss-match socks. She would recommend boot-cut pants for others because they are not too skinny but not too much of a flare they are just right. The most affordable place Harrell has found that is still fashionable is Aeropostale, but she does enjoy making her own outfits.
Sophomore Charlie Arce says, “brands don’t really matter.” Arce’s favorite kind of shoes are sandals because he does not have to tie them. The most comfortable article of clothing Arce has found is pajama pants and a sweatshirt. He thinks that skinny jeans are more for girls and for skinny children. He says he prefers blacks socks because that is all he owns. TJ Max is the most affordable and fashionable place Arce has found.
Junior Ashely Combs shops at American Eagle, Forever 21, and The Buckle. She likes a variety of different styles and she wears what she wants to. She does not think that brands matter as long as she likes it. Combs thinks that sweaters are in and are more fashionable than sweatshirts. Sweatshirts are more for being care-free. The most comfortable thing she has found is Buckle jeans and a sweatshirt. Combs wears whatever kind of shoes as long as it matches her outfit and if it is fashionable. She prefers colorful socks because they make her happy when she does not wear shoes. Combs really does think that skinny jeans are ugly ,and “they only look good on a handful of people.” She thinks there is only one exception if someone wears skinny jeans, that person should wear them with boots. Combs would recommend jeans from The Buckle because she thinks they are the best. Combs has found that Forever 21 is an affordable and fashionable place and she would recommend to other girls.
Sophomore Kelcy Berger says that her favorite brand is Hollister. Berger says most of her clothes are name brand, but she would wear “whatever.” Her favorite shoes are flats and moccasins and she wears colorful socks with them. Berger prefers sweatshirts over sweaters. The best and most comfortable article of clothing Berger has found is sweatshirt and sweatpants. She thinks skinny jeans are in style but would recommend boot-cut because they fit everyone. An affordable place she shops at is JC Penny.
Sophomore Blake Milliser has a few favorites brands such as All Saints, H&M, Banana Republic, Polo Ralph Lauren, Top Men and 21 Men. He likes wearing name brands, but he says there is no difference between name brand and non-name brand. He just prefers wearing the name brand. Milliser’s favorite shoes are Toms, Low Tops, and High Tops and with those shoes he wears black socks. He says the most comfortable shirts he has found are Calvin Klein. Milliser thinks that slim jeans are more in style rather than skinny jeans. Milliser says he would recommend straight legged jeans for people because he thinks they look best on people. The affordable place Milliser has found is H&M.
Junior Madison Good says she does not have a favorite brand, but she does love Forever 21, Target, and she loves Silver Jeans. Good says that she does not care about brands at all and that you could buy things from other places that are the same but cheaper. Good also says that name brands are just expensive. Good loves sweaters for Fall, and she loves wearing them with jeans and yoga pants to be nice and cozy. Good says she loves all kinds of shoes. She loves heels and flats but she has nowhere to wear her heels. With those cute ballet flats she loves to wear colorful socks. Good thinks that skinny jeans are in style and would recommend them for others because they look cute with boots and flats. Good also thinks that Forever 21 is a fashionable and affordable place.