This week’s street style feature is a first semester transfer student named Kevin Roeder. He’s from Texas, and came to the U to study political science.
AS-SEEN-ON
Roeder was wearing a palette of grays with hints of yellow and patterned yellow socks as a statement. When asked where he bought pieces of his outfit he sarcastically responded with, “Extremely interesting; and that’s a tee shirt, a plain tee shirt from Target,” drawing attention to the yellow tee under his sweatshirt. Roeder has a variety of the same tees in different shades because he appreciates their comfort. Finding a piece of clothing that’s comfortable and won’t wear out is like finding gold; clearly Roeder struck it rich.
SHOPPING TIPS
Roeder admitted clothes are on the bottom of his priority list, especially as a busy student.
However, in past shopping experiences he has found that he likes Banana Republic the best. Other stores he listed were Express, especially during sales; TJMaxx, which requires some digging past items he wouldn’t wear; and Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack.
“Wear what you feel comfortable in; be yourself,” Roeder recommended, adding, “Sometimes you see people where you know they wear what they want to wear and I think that’s most important… We live in a liberal society where you can do that right? So, in some places you cannot do that, so take advantage of that.”
INSPIRATION
Roeder thinks that wearing what you want to wear is the way to go. He said that his girlfriend helped form his fashion as she has a good eye, but otherwise he doesn’t look elsewhere for inspiration. In other words, he lives by his own advice by wearing what he wants to.
OUTSIDER’S PERCEPTIONS
When asked if he thinks what people wear impacts how others view them, he answered with a “for sure,” and included that in German culture, “clothes make people. What you wear is what really makes you or defines you in a way.” This is something we can all relate to; most people tend to make connections based off what someone is wearing. If someone were wearing a track suit, you might make the judgement that they were athletic. So, Roeder admits that what you wear is important, but as long as you wear what is socially or culturally acceptable, you shouldn’t worry beyond that.
@Casualcolie