Picking an outfit is the first step in many daily routines for students at Upper Arlington High School. Whether they’re it’s the night before school or 15 minutes before they leave for school, many find it fun to participate in the newest trends for the season. Fashion changes throughout the seasons and trends come and go; the fashion hits of 2023 include striped cardigans and sweaters, jean shorts, and Ugg minis. A fashion aesthetic that is popular right now is the“clean girl” style, which consists of pulled-together minimal looks that can be considered elegant and effortless. An outfit that would fit into the clean girl aesthetic is a slicked back ponytail or claw clip, cream-colored blazer, a white tank with a cream-colored cardigan, light-wash jeans, and Ugg minis. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie played a big role in this developing fashion style. Another style that is popular online is the coastal granddaughter aesthetic which consists of preppy Nantucket East Coast fashion combined with Malibu and West Coast styles. A proper coastal granddaughter’s look consists of a wicker tote bag, any loose striped shirt or sweater, loose braid, soft color dresses like white or cream, floral prints, and Birkenstock “Boston” sandals. More examples of popular aesthetics taking over social media and teenage audiences is Y2K and ‘90s vintage clothing. This fashion style consists of baggy jeans, specifically JNCOs, which were popularized in the ‘90s, vintage sweatshirts and tees, and any sort of vintage accessories. Not only are minimal styles coming back, but vintage clothing such as camo print tees and bright neon colors have gotten their popularity back.
CAMO CHIC
MARY KATE BASIL, ’24.
Basil sports a camo print long sleeve tee pairing it with light wash baggy jeans. The outfit is simple, yet bold and very ‘90s. Vintage styles such as camo shirts were all over decades ago, and have returned off and on years later. Camo is a big part of fashion history and has made a profound comeback. Basil’s outfit encapsulates that trendy vintage style and definitely feels like fall.
VERY VINTAGE
CHARLOTTE YURKIW, ’26.
More aspects of vintage clothing are repped by Yurkiw wearing a blue graphic tee and cargo sweatpants. For her shoes she mixes
trends and wears Ugg “Tasman” slippers, which is a staple clothing item in both the clean girl and coastal granddaughter aesthetics popularized on social media. Uggs continue to take over every year and are a fall staple. By mixing different vibes, Yurkiw’s outfit is unique and comfortable for an everyday fall look.
COZY UP
SADIE KESSINGER, ’24.
Sweaters are here, which means it’s finally time for the fall season. Kessinger’s sweater fits in perfectly with the trending styles of this year. She pairs it with baggy jean shorts and a pair of strappy sandals which adds a pop of vintage to her look. Sweaters are popularized in the coastal grandaughter aesthetic on social media. Also, since it’s officially fall, this look is perfect for a warmer autumn day and fits in with the current trends for 2023.
