November 24, 2024 by Ava Tatum (‘25)
As we start creeping into the winter months, everyone’s style is changing a little. Whether you’ve broken out the winter coats or are still trying to hold onto hoodie season, your unique style matters. This week I interviewed five students about their outfits in the hopes that I can learn more about fashion at Toga.
Christian Humowitz, (25’)
[Q] Who/what inspires your style?
[A] “I’m inspired by Jojos Bizarre Adventure. I also like urban and streetwear.”
[Q] Describe your style in 3 words
[A] “Cool. As. Heck.”
[Q] What’s a wardrobe staple of yours?
[A] “Really, really, baggy jeans. Like double XL.”
[Q] How has your style evolved over the years
[A] “I think it used to look pretty bad, but then I started putting a lot of my money into clothes.”
[Q] What fashion trend do you wish made a comeback?
[A] “Metal armor. Anything with metal.”
[Q] What advice would you give to someone who is developing their style?
[A] “Wear more and different clothes.”
Isaiah Cummings, (25’)
[Q] Who/what inspires your style?
[A] “I usually use Pinterest and Depop, I go thrifting sometimes.”
[Q] Describe your style in 3 words
[A] “Retro. Downtown. Baggy.”
[Q] What’s a wardrobe staple of yours?
[A] “My Birkenstocks, they’re very comfortable.”
[Q] How has your style evolved over the years
[A] “I don’t use fast fashion and SHEIN anymore, I’m more into thrifting and sustainable fashion.”
[Q] What fashion trend do you wish made a comeback?
[A] “I think we moved past coquette bows too fast. We need to wear more bows.”
[Q] What advice would you give to someone who is developing their style?
[A] “Shop at thrift stores and reuse items that you wouldn’t normally use. Go outside your boundaries.”
Regan Martin, (25’)
[Q] Who/what inspires your style?
[A] “I love Tim Burton and Monster High, I grew up with both, so they really inspired my style. I also like Elvira, Svengoolie, and metal.”
[Q] Describe your style in 3 words
[A] “Alternative. Edgy. Vampire.”
[Q] What’s a wardrobe staple of yours?
[A] “I always have my librarian gothy glasses. I also like my outfits to be very sharp.”
[Q] How has your style evolved over the years
[A] “I feel like I used to look weird freshman year because I tried to cling onto microtrends. I think I just wanted to be anybody but myself, but slowly I started to evolve.”
[Q] What fashion trend do you wish made a comeback?
[A] “I think the 1930s fashion trends like flapper dresses should come back. I think those years were when women really showed themselves and what they could be.”
[Q] What advice would you give to someone who is developing their style?
[A] “Avoid fast fashion, it can really mess up your style. If you’re wearing clothes that aren’t well made, they don’t feel or look good. There are a lot of cheap options out there and it’s just not flattering.”
Averi Wigley, (25’)
[Q] Who/what inspires your style?
[A] “Tyler, the Creator, my Pinterest board, and myself. Lots of layering.”
[Q] Describe your style in 3 words
[A] “Layers. Baggy. 90s/Retro.”
[Q] What’s a wardrobe staple of yours?
[A] “Button downs.”
[Q] How has your style evolved over the years
[A] “I used to dress pretty emo, now I just wear more baggy. I think my style is just more mature and grown-up now.”
[Q] What fashion trend do you wish made a comeback?
[A] “I think people need to wear more layers, like tight long sleeve shirts and baggy shirts on top.”
[Q] What advice would you give to someone who is developing their style?
[A] “Don’t be afraid to try things out and make mistakes. Be yourself no matter what, don’t just wear what other people are wearing, even if it’s not easy to do.”
Antonella Barone, (26’)
[Q] Who/what inspires your style?
[A] “My mom and California style mostly.”
[Q] Describe your style in 3 words
[A] “Creative. Colorful. Crazy.”
[Q] What’s a wardrobe staple of yours?
[A] “Earrings or a necklace.”
[Q] How has your style evolved over the years
[A] “I went from not really knowing how to style my body, whereas now I know what clothes look better on me.”
[Q] What fashion trend do you wish made a comeback?
[A] “The Renaissance, I love the dresses.”
[Q] What advice would you give to someone who is developing their style?
[A] “Just be you, wear colors that you think look good on you, don’t let other people’s opinions, and have fun with your style