STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK: Casual, Chic, Cargo

April 28th, 2016 at 2:00am

With spring rapidly approaching, it’s finally time to break out the sunglasses and boyfriend jeans. But State College’s weather has been all over the place; one day it’ll rain, the next it’ll be sunny and 60 degrees, and the day after that, it’ll snow. You really never know what to expect, so having a universal outfit is always a smart idea. Cargo jackets are the spring version of comfort meeting style and are the perfect balance of trendy mixed with warmth.

This Fashionista embodies the perfect all-around look. She rocks a pair of ripped jeans, which are an essential piece to any wardrobe seeking comfort. She paired this with with an off-white, lace blouse, tying the outfit together with an olive-colored cargo jacket. With the weather always changing, having the cargo jacket can provide some warmth for a chillier day or can be wrapped around the waist if the day warms up. To add in some color, she threw on a pair of hot pink sunglasses and a pair of navy Supergas. In addition, she threw on a simple, gold necklace that adds a touch of sun-kissed orange color to this outfit. Between the lace and color contrasts, this outfit is the perfect combination of preppy and chic.

What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “I wear this jacket all the time because it makes all my outfits look more put together. Even when I don’t necessarily need a jacket, I’ll still throw this on because it adds to my outfit, even if it’s casual.”

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