Students spotted on campus at The Ohio State University take part in the most recent fashion trends, and here are just a few.
Button-Down Shirts
Starting solid, button-down shirts are classic and timeless. They are the perfect way to balance staying cool and warm on campus. Button-down shirts are versatile because you can wear them tied around your waist or neck if not worn regularly. The numbers of buttons buttoned are your choice – or leave it open. The possibilities are endless with a button-down shirt; therefore, college students love them.
An Insider article shares The 16 best white button-down shirts for women in 2023, highlighting pieces from J Crew, Target, Aritzia and more.
Jordan Neifert, @jordanneifert
Two-piece sets
Have a hard time matching? Consider buying in twos. Two-piece sets, whether dressed up or down or worn as a ‘workout’ set, are all the rage. According to Business of Fashion, sets in leisurewear and formalwear have surged over the last two years. Throwing on a matching set may be the best way to look effortlessly put together for your day of classes.
A Parade article assembles a list of 7 perfect matching Amazon sets for spring with Black, sleek two-piece styles for as low as $31.
YK Y2K
As we all know, Y2K fashion has come back into style. From Bratz Dolls to butterfly clips to Paris Hilton, the 2000s have made it to 2023. Y2K fashion is crystals, glitter embellished, and overall playful. Everyone loves some nostalgia, so let’s highlight a few of the Y2K trends.
UGH, Uggs
After years in the back of my closet, the classic tan Uggs were dusted off coming into the 2022 fall/winter. Ugg came out with new mini Ugg boots, making the shoes comfortable while styled with any type of pants.
Vogue analyzes this intriguing comeback in How the Ugg Boot Became Fashion’s Hottest New Show-Again. The article also includes information from an interview with Helene Frain, the vice president of Ugg. Vogue adds that “shortening the length of the cut and adding a thick platform to it felt fresh and like the perfect way to bring the Ugg into the present moment.
There weren’t many times during the colder months when people weren’t wearing Uggs on campus.
Earmuffed up
As Ugg boots return, so do their earmuff counterparts. Earmuffs keep your ears warm and hair untouched. Wearing earmuffs is also a perfect solution for runners who put their hair back. Earmuffs are girlie, fluffy and cozy. Even better, earmuffs can be a statement piece or work around the rest of your outfit. Consider joining this winter-style trend to switch it up and save your hair.
Buzzfeed shares promising reviews from 18 earmuffs that will make you look put together, even when you’re freezing.
Headbands
If you’re looking for a new summer accessory trend- look no further. Headbands are coming back and coming in hot. This revival encompasses all headband types- fabric and stretched, plastic and thin, and more. Headbands can be dressed up or down and provide just one way to keep your hair out of your face while still looking trendy.
Nevin Woods, @nevinwoods
Emma Chamberlain, @emmachamberlain
Yoga Pants
Sometimes known as ‘flare leggings,’ yoga pants are back and mean business. Fitted at the top and loose at the bottom is the best combination for pants, hands down. Yoga pants are the best way to stay comfortable in class while still looking good. A Refinery 29 article, Like It or Not, Yoga Pants Are Making A Comeback, partially credits this trend to fashion icon Emma Chamberlin, who posted on Instagram in yoga pants styled with a “cropped turtleneck, chunky sneakers, and very tiny sunglasses.”
Aerie’s High Waisted Crossover Flare Legging was popularized on TikTok and continues to be a personal favorite of mine.
Tori Luckhaupt
Honorable mention: Claw clips
Campus fashion highlights are constantly changing, so it is important to hop on these trends early before it’s too late!