Autumn is here again, and people are ready to pull out their fall fashion favorites. But with COVID-19 isolation, students battle with the thought of whether or not their fall wardrobes will shift from double-breasted blazers to sweatpants.
Valerie Nguyen, a junior studying biology, has stuck with a casual attire since the start of the pandemic.
“The wardrobe that has increased is my PJ wardrobe,” Nguyen said.
Though Nguyen isn’t currently dressing up for fall, she appreciates how simple it is to be fashion-forward.
“I love chunky sweaters because all you have to do is really wear a chunky sweater and leggings and that's an outfit, and you don't think much about it,” Nguyen said.
Similarly, Michael Ricketts, a junior studying advertising and public relations, believes the practicality of fall fashion best fits his personal style profile.
“My style of clothing is very sleek and slim fitting, but it’s functional,” Ricketts said. “In the fall, I can wear my scarves, pea coats and Chelsea boots and it’s stylish, but functional.”
He said he enjoys dressing in layers and exploring various ways to piece them together. The challenge that Ricketts currently faces, with more outfits than public appearances, is how to navigate isolation in style.
“I’m trying to figure out how to incorporate my scarves, my signature item, into this year’s wardrobe, because I’m not going out as much,” Ricketts said.
