As the winter semester begins on campus here at Andrews University, regular snowfall is expected for the next couple of months, affecting what kinds of clothing people wear to and from class. Full winter style is sure to be in full effect, so we are likely to see winter coats, Uggs, and LOTS of cute hats. For this week’s article, I’ve compiled a list of must-haves for this winter in order to look (and feel) your best. Inspired by celebrity street style, here are five pieces to add to your wardrobe this season.
1) Oversized Puffer Coats
From ski mountain to math class, puffer coats keep you warm amid the consistently negative temperatures of Michigan's frigid winter season. You may have already spotted a few on campus, but whether you go for the longline silhouette (with the added benefit of keeping your legs warm) or the top-heavy classic puffer, make sure to grab a puffer sometime this semester. Most opt for simple black or white in order to pair with more exciting designs, but if you’re feeling fun, I promise that a geometric pattern or bright color could make people’s day as you pass. Hailey Bieber styles a longline bright blue puffer coat excellently (she is the uncrowned queen of the oversized coat, after all), but she’s not the only star who’s a fan of the puffer coat. Bad Bunny proves that the puffer jacket is red carpet-worthy when he wore it to the AMA’s last year. Try pairing your puffer with similarly colored pants to pull off his monochrome look.
ZARA's Black Cropped Puffer Jacket
Eddie Bauer Sun Valley Down Parka
COLLUSION Unisex Puffer Jacket
The North Face Men's 1996 Retro Nupste Jacket
Depop Vintage Fred Michaels OUTGEAR Oversized Puffer Coat
Depop Oversized Brown Puffer Coat
2) Plaid
Ah, plaid, the age-old classic of the winter seasons, especially on the college campus. Pair a plaid skirt with warm leggings or tights and a crisp button-up for a classic moment or invest in a cozy plaid jacket for a more elevated take. Each of the London and New York Fashion Week Winter/Spring 2022 shows featured plaid heavily, invoking memories of “The Queen’s Gambit” and making us question just how much life imitates art. However, you don’t have to go head-to-toe in plaid to call to mind these runways, but just a touch of plaid, say, a blazer or a mini skirt, might go really well this winter.
Aritzia Olive Mini Skirt
INC Men's Slim-Fit Plaid Blazer
Forever 21 Plaid Button-Front Shacket
Harajuku Unisex Plaid Pants
Depop Vintage Jones New York Red Plaid Blazer
Depop Vintage Plaid High-waisted Houndstooth Pants
3) Head-to-toe Denim
Probably one of the most hotly-debated trends of all time, head-to-toe denim is back for the winter season, best worn by Kanye West and Julia Fox during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. Custom Schiaparelli-designed (which, by the way, is the high fashion brand to watch, if their Paris Fashion Week runways say anything) and featuring the unique combination of denim jacket, jeans, and leather accessories, West and Fox gave us a whole new take on a slightly overdone look (Fox even gave us a denim boots moment). If their fits are too standout for you, opt for a denim jacket and black jeans, or break it up with a colorful long-sleeve tee shirt. However, if you’re feeling extra edgy, try a denim maxi dress for an extra dose of fashion-forward.
Levi's Low Pro Women's Jeans
Urban Outfitters' BDG Baggy Skate Jean
Vintage Levi Strauss Denim Jacket
Nordstrom's Wash Lab Denim Piece Dyed Dress
Depop Vintage High-waisted Flared NY Jeans
Depop Express Riders Men's Shirt
4) Windbreaker Pants
If you’re looking for a winter micro-trend to invest in, try the windbreaker pants, or shell track pants, that Bella Hadid was recently spotted in while she was out-and-about. Drake was one of the first to bring this trend back from the ‘90s and they are absolutely a must-have if you want your street style to pop this winter. However, authentic pieces of this vintage throwback are sold out all over the Internet, so if you get a chance to snag some, you can be sure they’ll protect you from the frigid wind on your way to class. Style them with track jackets and chunky sneakers and embrace their comeback.
Zumiez Nike SB Novelty Violet Track Pants
Revolve Michela Pant
Billionaire Boys Club Panelled Shell Track Pants
Depop Vintage Nike Windbreaker Pants
Depop Vintage 80s Esselle Windbreaker Joggers
5) Fuzzy Bucket Hats
What’s better than a basic bucket hat?! A fuzzy one! This hat not only looks cool, is on-trend, and comes in lots of different designs and colors, it’s also warm enough for these cold winter days. And, of course, it was initially worn by international queen of fashion, Rihanna, one of the trendsetters to watch. Like, come on, if she’s doing it, then why aren’t you?
Urban Outfitters' Fluffy Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Open Edit Plus Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Adidas SPRT Faux Fur Bucket Hat
Depop Brown Fuzzy Bucket Hat
Depop Bubblegum Pink Fuzzy Bucket Hat
If you guys are looking for some more sustainable options, check out the following thrift stores nearby! I bet you’ll find some cute plaid pieces, windbreaker pants, or any of the above items.
Thrift Stores near AU
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