Blog 2: Observing Fashion

This is Caroline Morehead at the SMU tailgate that was themed “Red-Out.” Prior to the game, students like Caroline hit the boulevard in style.

She is wearing a red, linen dress with about five beaded circles on the chest. It has an empire waist silhouette held together by a zipper fastening in the back. The bottom part of the dress is slightly pleated for a fuller skirt look. The beaded detail at the top of the dress is attached to the dress’s fabric via sewn seams. Accessories she’s wearing include classic plastic ray-ban aviators with metal rims and a Chanel vintage quilted calfskin handbag with SAE Fraternity pins clipped on to its strap. Lastly, Caroline has a feather extension in her hair, which is a bit difficult to see.

Caroline is a friend of mine from home and is a sophomore at SMU majoring in journalism and minoring in sports management. She is extremely interested in fashion and even has a fashion Blog that she updates regularly. Her personal style is classic and feminine, as exemplified in her photo. The empire waist silhouette has a very ladylike feel. Additionally, this silhouette is age appropriate and flirty for a 19-year-old college student. The detailed beading on the dress and the feather extension in her hair show that Caroline enjoys keeping up with modern trends, while also preserving a feminine appearance. Her vintage Chanel bag and timeless Ray-Ban aviator glasses demonstrate her classic style. These accessories have been around forever and still always make a statement. This also shows her understanding and respect for the fashion industry. Lastly, her outfit reflects a lot about her interest in sports and school spirit. Students were encouraged to wear all red in order to promote mustang pride, and Caroline was eager to participate.

The Fashion of Self

This is a picture of me before heading to my internship at PaperCity Magazine in Dallas, Texas. I chose a black blazer, crème ruffled blouse, loose black and flower patterned skirt that shits about two inches above the knee, and gold metallic flats for a sophisticated and modern look. My outfit choice reflects a lot about who I am because it shows I am a college woman just getting started in the working world and the metallic flats and ruffled top display my youth and appreciation for current trends. The first piece I chose was my black theory blazer because it makes any outfit look crisp and effortless. It has a classic fitted shape with ¾ length sleeves and with buttons going down the front if I wanted to make a more hourglass silhouette. The fabric is 96% wool and 4% lycra, making it not so suitable for a hot day in Texas. My crème colored blouse is sleeveless, fitted, and neutral so that it goes well with anything. Holding the fabric together are the buttons that go all the way down the middle of the shirt. The fabric is 94% silk and 6% spandex, which is nice because it adds some stretch to the shirt and makes it not too tight. Lastly, my black skirt is patterned with lavender and white flowers for a fresh, feminine look, and is 100% silk. The fastenings of the skirt are held together with sewn seems. The silhouette is fitted at the waist for an hourglass look and then poofs out at the bottom for a more fuller, flared look. Overall I think my outfit works because of the delicate silk materials mixed with the strength of the classic blazer.