Go big — like a freshman?
When Danielle Tomson ’12 walked into my “International History” class on the first day of the semester, I noted her use of bold red lipstick in conjunction with black skinny jeans, black leather boots and a wonderful black military coat. This girl was anything but funerary in her New York uniform, and I made sure to survey her outfits over the coming weeks.
I was never disappointed. Tomson’s modern twists on classic ’40s coquettish style were welcome departures from typical college-vintage. She mixes the frilly and the menswear, the chic and the grungy, all the while producing a...
Okay, so nothing about Tomson's "pictured" look is original or revolutionary. Danielle is a very, very well-dressed person, but this reporter just chose to cover her worst outfit. Seriously, the most interesting part of that is the zebra print, which, frankly, is completely gauche with suede and spandex. Yuck.
Also, can someone explain to me how a dress shirt and vintage glasses reflect economic hardship? That outfit has been mainstream for a good two years now...
YDN, get better people to cover clothes. Thanks.