Check out the best fall outfits spotted on campus
A few weeks ago, the Street Styles series kicked off with Vogue-worthy outfits from fashion stars around campus.
Now, we are bringing you the second part of the series, featuring the best-dressed students showcasing current fashion trends you can always incorporate into your wardrobe. While the last edition focused on summer-to-fall looks, this time we’re diving into full-on fall fashion.
Fashion survival season has officially started. We’ve all felt the temperature drop over the past week, which means fewer eye-catching outfits and more plaid pyjamas to survive the cold weather. But don’t lose faith just yet — some fashion icons are still making their way from class to class in standout looks.
Layering season is here
With temperatures dropping from 25 to nine degrees in just a week, it’s time to start layering. Wearing a single layer will only lead you to your next cold, so embrace layers and welcome the best time of the year to get dressed. It’s no coincidence that The Devil Wears Prada takes place during this exact time of year.
On the bright side, this is the season that most fashion enthusiasts wait for all year to dress in warm colours, stylish coats and elevate simple outfits just by adding layers.
Karina Kutyrieva, a marketing management student, perfectly portrays the art of layering. She creates the ideal fall outfit by pairing her favourite item — short skirts over fleece tights — with cozy staples like sweaters and jackets.
As seen in the photo, she’s a fan of Marc Jacobs and believes that quality pieces are the key to a well-structured closet. Find her on Instagram at @karinakutyrieva.
Baggy style
As highlighted in our previous Street Styles guide, baggy style is one of the biggest trends at the moment. From runways to day-to-day fashion, baggy clothes are everywhere. Even fashion students are hopping on this trend, like Brennan Sykes, a final-year student in the fashion management program.
Sykes defines his style as baggy, functional and comfortable. He believes that the key to looking good in any weather is to “invest in good basics” that provide both functionality and style.
If you’re wondering where he finds all his cool pieces, you’ll be glad to know he didn’t gatekeep his favourite stores. Some of his recommendations include the Canadian store Livestock, size?, located in downtown Toronto and known for its one-of-a-kind sneakers, Estudio Niksen and Grailed. And how could I forget Spencer Badu? Those pants deserve a spotlight!
If you love Sykes’ style, you can follow him on Instagram at @brennansykes_.
Alt & Coquette: The perfect mix
Some personal styles can gravitate towards different trends. Hefziba Mancilla, who is in her last year of the bachelor of public relations program, combines alternative fashion with a coquette twist.
If you’re not familiar with the term “coquette,” it refers to a hyper-feminine style characterized by “cute” clothes, bows, ruffles, ballet flats and anything reminiscent of Sandy Liang’s runway looks, as explained by BBC.
Mancilla describes her clothing as a “reflection of my emotions.” Some days she might feel more emo or girly and dress accordingly. Shops that align with her alt/coquette aesthetic include Bubble Gum and Creeps, both located in Kensington Market.
If you want to experiment with fashion, you can start with a combo like this — it’s like putting together peanut butter and jelly: total opposites, but you know they always work.
Check out how Mancilla takes this approach on her Instagram @hefziveliz.
Korean influence
Asian style has become a worldwide fashion phenomenon, with the most influential trends emerging from Korea and Japan. A fan of Korean fashion is Thi Ngoc Linh Vu, an english for academic purposes (EAP) student.
Linh combines the classy and cute elements of Korean fashion to develop her own style, incorporating neutrals, cardigans and oversized garments. Influenced by Chanel, her outfits are both timeless and chic.
Genderless fashion
Fashion is becoming more inclusive, breaking down gender boundaries. One clear example of this shift is the rise of skirts in men’s fashion, as seen in Matt McManus, an arts administration and cultural management student.
Kilts have long been a staple in McManus’ wardrobe, particularly his tailored kilt from Scotland. By combining various staple pieces, he creates an eclectic style that does not follow trends but rather reflects his personal taste.
In addition to sourcing clothes from around the world, McManus also shops at high-end retailers such as Ssense and Farfetch, which often offer huge discounts during the holidays — don’t tell anyone I told you!
Casual but put together
Last but not least, many prefer to dress more comfortably when shivering every time they go outside. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable. You can always dress casually and make your outfit stand out with great pieces and accessories.
An expert in the casual yet put-together style is Lauren Janeway, an art foundations student. Her best fall outfits are based on high-quality knits and sweaters, which she often finds around St. Lawrence Market. As well as “good overlays that complete your outfit.”
Janeway’s iconic wardrobe piece is her Longchamp bag, which she carries everywhere, no matter the occasion. Now you know where to shop for the bag you’ve been seeing all over school!
Find more outfit inspiration on her Instagram @laurenjaneway.
What are your thoughts on the fashion trends circulating around campus? Are you more into baggy style, alt and coquette aesthetics or Korean fashion? Personally, I love combining coquette style with layering, especially when paired with a good leather jacket.
Excited about our next Street Styles? Make sure to wear your best outfits in the coming weeks. You might catch our eye and end up in the tabloids! Let us know on social media how you enjoyed this edition of the Street Styles Series.
Feature image courtesy of Cottonbro Studio via Pexels.
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