STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK: Jersey Girl

March 4th, 2015 at 2:00am

I would trade summer for spring any day. If you are not at the beach 24/7, there is no fun in bearing the heat. Spring, on the other hand, is just the right mix of hot and cold for anything you have planned—except the beach. Since choosing the climate is not an option, I have learned to cope with the given circumstances. With that said, this Fashionista is exhibit A of what someone who has styled dresses like they’re styled in the summer: a trendy dress and sneakers. I am obsessed with people who wear dresses and sneakers. To me, it is the coolest thing.

Now, analyzing her dress specifically, clothes inspired by basketball uniforms have been in fashion for a while. Since the ’90s, they have come and gone quite a few times. Most recently, Tom Ford showed jersey dresses in his fall 2014 ready-to-wear collection. Tommy Hilfiger also invested in the trend for his brand’s spring 2014 runway show.

A simple way you can change this look is by trading in her sneakers for running shoes, preferably a colorful or neon pair. That way her outfit would look even sportier. Also, how good would this look with knee-high socks and a maxi necklace? Another option is to tie a plaid shirt around her waist, put on combat boots and a nice pair of Ray-Ban wayfarers. Lastly, to make it more club material, opt for high heels and a small cross-body purse.

What is YOUR STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “I like wearing jersey dresses during the day for any occasion. At night, I switch into crop tops and high-waisted bottoms.”

Author

  • Manuela Almeida

    I am a neutral and minimalist dresser at heart, but I am starting to branch out and wear more risky style outfits, something that CollegeFashionista has inspired me to do. * Two years and eight months is how long I have been a Style Guru for CollegeFashionista. During this time I have written directly from Brazil, from the campus of Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC) in Rio de Janeiro and now from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi in São Paulo. Two years and one month is the time span I have been a fashion reporter for Joyce Pascowitch in São Paulo—a job that I only snagged because I learned I loved fashion through working with CollegeFashionista. Three years and a six months is the total time I have been a college student. Now I face the final step in earning a bachelor’s degree in Journalism—my thesis. This means that in six months I will be an alum and no longer a Style Guru. Wow.