LSU students can’t help but notice what their peers are wearing to class while walking through the quad. Whether it’s athleisure, cozy sweaters or cool graphic t-shirts, there’s so much to see when it comes to the fits around campus.
Architecture junior Zoe Lee often expresses her style through ‘90s nostalgia. Lee pulls from Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox’s notable ‘90s looks. The inspiration for Lee’s fit shown below is from one of Aniston’s most iconic TV characters, Rachel Green.
As a music lover, much of Lee’s additional style inspiration comes from singers Stevie Nicks, Janis Joplin and Lana Del Rey. It doesn’t stop there; aside from her music and TV fashion inspiration, Lee is quite adept at thrifting.
“I feel like I always have a connection to a certain piece I find,” Lee said.
Lee describes her aesthetic as a mix of hippie meets boho, eclectic vintage with ‘90s and ‘70s influences. As an avid thrifter, Lee knows the best spots around Baton Rouge to fulfill your thrifting needs.
“Other than Goodwill, American Thrift is a really good one. The Purple Cow is good sometimes, that’s about it from around here,” Lee said.
Some of Lee’s best thrift finds include Carhartt jeans, leather jackets and Steve Madden shoes.
In a world where new trends are constantly popping up, Lee doesn’t consider all new trends good, particularly an athleisure staple.
“I don’t like biker shorts. I had a biker short moment, but now I don’t like them,” Lee said.
However, there are two trends Lee’s here for tote bags and platforms.
“Gotta have a tote, sometimes it breaks my back, but it’s cute,” Lee said.
Platforms are another staple in Lee’s wardrobe.
“I love the platform [Doc Martens]. Height gives an outfit so much. Wearing platform docs versus normal docs is completely different,” Lee said.
Lee knows what she likes and expresses herself through her distinctive style. She has advice for those wishing to build their wardrobe.
“Stop indulging in fast fashion and start thrifting. I feel like the simplest thing you can do is start wearing jeans, I feel like denim just fixes everything,” Lee said.
So dress like your favorite film characters, find unique pieces and discover what aesthetic fits you.
“That’s romanticizing life, dressing like you’re in a ‘90s sitcom,” Lee said.
Another student who’s mastered their campus style is mass communication junior Jordyn Wilson. As a dedicated tennis enthusiast, the pieces in her wardrobe are inspired by the game. From tennis skirts to sweaters, Jordyn’s outfits are perfect on or off the court. Some of Wilson’s favorite players are powerhouses like Coco Gauff, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, who also serve as inspirations for her tennis core aesthetic.
While Wilson’s go-to fit is cute and comfy, when there’s a change in weather, she swaps the tennis skirt for a pair of flare leggings.
“I love that ski vibe, I love looking like I’m about to go hit the slopes,” Wilson said.
When it comes to Wilson’s fashion inspirations, some familiar names in pop culture come to her mind, including LSU’s women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey.
“I love Kim Mulkey and the way she’s been able to center style around her brand of women’s basketball, and I’ve been loving Sofia Richie and Jasmine Tookes,” Wilson said. “I just love their style.”
Wilson is a fan of the glitz, glam, glitter, sparkles and everything in between.
With an array of aesthetics, Wilson leans into the luxurious trends, hinting at designers such as Ralph Lauren, known for his “old money” signature touch.
“I feel like timeless pieces go unnoticed. I tried the trendy stuff, and I would feel so uncomfortable.” Wilson said. “It’s just something different when you’re wearing something that you feel comfortable in and feel you look great in. It boosts your confidence and makes you ready to take on the day.”
Two trends Wilson is a fan of are sunglasses and tote bags.
“I love my tote bag from Cuyana, it’s one of my favorites. I love the brand itself; it’s women-owned, and everything they stand for is amazing,” Wilson said. “Meghan Markle is the reason I bought the Cuyana bag, I love her style.”
Wilson had some advice for the student body on how confidence and fashion collide.
“Just dress what you feel comfortable in. What’s so unique about this campus is that it’s so big, and there are so many different cultures and people from different walks of life,” Wilson said. “It’s one of my favorite things when you can tell somebody feels 110% comfortable in their outfit, I love that. Wear what makes you feel happy and just don’t care about the opinions of others because as long as you love it, I think that’s all that really matters.”
