Jeans, jeans and more jeans
The monotonous wardrobe in many students closet is in need of some spice, dazzle, and new style. Sick of waking up everyday and rolling out of bed in flannel pajama pants? Tired of wearing the same Eastern stinky sweatshirt? Fall has arrived and so has denim.
Chris Halsey, a Charleston Maurices store manager for 13 years has seen college students go through many different fashion trends. As she complains about the store being a mess as she folds some new jeans Helsey says, “There is a size and fit of denim for all of our customers.”
Although the waistband has evolved through the years, denim jeans are still as popular as ever for today’s American consumer. A press release said whether they are sitting on the waist, or belted with a riveted belt, denim jeans for the early fall season are still making an impact. “College students should dress in so many layers, especially in the fall,” said Hines. When it comes to denim, students simply want more of it.
Denim jackets go with anything and are back in style, said Julia North, an associate manager of Gap Outlet in Tuscola. Flare jeans, denim jackets and regular boot-cut jeans are definetly the latest trend.
The main problem, Halsey said, is that men do not think ahead about the weather changing, and buy an item they can wear now such as short sleeves. Women on the other hand are thinking ahead about what they want to wear. Halsey said men are pretty simple in style.
The stores with Mens will offer a new exclusive line of clothing called Industrial Exchange. This line offers men a new fell in denim according to a recent press release. The sandblasted ring spun material, which is made by twisting yarns to give it a stronger weave, a vertical line appearance, and a soft texture, is the best denim money can buy and is available in four different fits.
Scott Muhr, a senior finance major said he wears khaki cargos with a lightweight sweater with a t-shirt underneath to class.
It is important, said Muhr to look nice and make yourself presentable. He said hair should be groomed, clothes clean and not wrinkled.
Muhr said, “The item I want most this fall is faded jeans in the thighs.”
Kelsey Hines, a Maurices sales associate said the most popular items for women this fall include jeans with the pant leg rolled up and dark jeans.
“Women seem to buy the basic outfit items for going to class and going out on a Friday night.” said Hines. Items such as three quarter length sleeves, casual hipsters, turtleneck sweaters, zip-up sweaters, hooded sweatshirts and johnny-collar knits are being bought.
Nicole Finn, a senior finance major said her favorite item is her new denim skirt. Finn says it’s not important to get too dressed up for class.
“It is easier to concentrate more if you are comfortable and not worried about nice clothes. Denim is comfortable.”
Jean capris are the perfect thing to Kristy Spray, a junior business major.
Tricia Peterson, a sophomore special education major said, ” I’d like a cute jean sun-dress. I don’t own one yet. “
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