NEIRAD’s Back to School Fashion Do’s and Don'ts
More by Katherine Minion
NEIRAD enilno edition
Darien High School has an eclectic collection of styles within its student body. While each person has a look unique to them, there are always a few trends each season that are able to fit into any type of wardrobe.
On a different note, there are some styles that aren’t necessarily bad, but should definitely be left at home in the dresser drawers during school. This month, Neirad Enilno explores some of fall’s hot trends and some general fashion don’ts to get our readers off on the right foot for the new school year.
Do: Wear Ruffles
Whether they are on a shirt, skirt, or dress, ruffles make for a chic outfit that has moved out of the formal wear realm into a look for everyday wear.
(Pictured: senior Lindsay Tyler wearing a ruffled dress from Lord & Taylor)
Don't: Go too Casual
Pajamas are the most comfortable things out there, but save them for home or hanging out in the sorority house in college.
(Pictured: A prime example of fasion don't!)
Do: Wear Florals/Prints
Floral pieces have come back this year, and they can be worn in all different ways. Yes, even in winter you can keep the look of the bygone summer days with floral brights.
(Pictured: senior Leslie Gill wearing a high-waisted floral skirt)
Don't: Reveal too much
Many are unaware that DHS does have a dress code. (Click here to read more on the school dress code. See page 9)
Be sure not to wear clothes that don’t fit or are too provocative and aren’t school appropriate. How awkward is it for classmates or teachers when they can’t even make eye contact when faced with a plunging neckline in math class?
(Pictured: Miley Cyrus -- tone it down a bit, Hannah Montana)
Do: Sport Horizontal Stripes
This fall, stripes are all over the place, especially nautical stripes. This look set sail in the spring and has continued with a forecast for smooth sailing this season in sweaters and tops paired with a neutral pant.
(Pictured: senior Hannah Nolte wearing a striped cardigan by Splendid, purchased at Anthropologie)
Still not sure what to get to start off the school year? Check out these Web sites to update your wardrobe or find out more about cool trends of the season:
www.polyvore.com
Not only does Polyvore let people know what’s “in”, but it is perfect for someone in search of something specific if they don’t know where to buy it. For example, one could search “red dress” and Polyvore will show the shopper every red dress it can find and what store or Web site to purchase the item.
www.threadless.com
Threadless.com has an enormous collection of unique, inexpensively priced t-shirts that have anything from interesting phrases to art prints on them.
www.johnnie-o.com
Johnnie-O is a brand that is becoming very popular that puts a twist on classic polo shirts. “The style is more relaxed and hipper than then older mesh polo shirts you may recall from Polo,” Ms. Lafferty said.
www.shopbop.com
This site makes it easy to find just what you’re looking for- you can search by designer/brand or by style.
Also, be sure to check out Darien Sport Shop’s Facebook page to get the latest on new shipments and other classics coming into the store each month.
