Our Fashionisto this week rocks the perfect casual Friday look for a day at the office or for a low-key date. I like that he kept the color palette simple and the silhouettes classic. Yet he managed to add a touch of sass with his snazzy socks.
Name: Alex Wu
Major: Health Sciences
Year: Freshman
CollegeFashionista: What are you wearing and where is it from?
Alex Wu: The button-down is from Brooks Brothers, the sweater is American Eagle Outfitters and my pants are Polo Ralph Lauren. I’m wearing an American Eagle Outfitters belt, Bass socks and Bass boat shoes, along with my Swiss Army watch. The boat shoes are super comfy.
CF: How would you describe your personal style?
AW: I’ll wear pink shirts, or crazy socks (the weirder the better) and not worry too much about it. I don’t think it matters what you wear, as long as you wear it with swag.
CF: Who is your style icon?
AW: Kanye West. He has great personal style and I love the Nike Air Yeezy. I also like Chance The Rapper.
CF: What television shows have influenced your style?
AW: Mad Men, Sherlock and Boardwalk Empire.
CF: What are your favorite places to shop?
AW: Versace, if I had an unlimited budget. Currently my wardrobe is mostly American Eagle Outfitters, J.Crew, Brooks Brothers and The North Face.
CF: What is your fashion pet peeve?
AW: When people wear shoes without socks.
How To: While I obsess over preppy, romantic clothes at Club Monaco or Marchesa, in real life I’m wearing a lot of edgy, printed and graphic items. My personal style varies greatly from the fashion I am drawn to, because I have to dress for my body shape, budget and environment. Like our Fashionisto, we should all aim to add a touch of the fashion we love into our looks, even if it’s Versace socks or Marchesa perfume.