This is Campus Fashion, your source of inspiration for seasonal trends, cool finds, and wardrobe basics to keep you looking stylish throughout the year.
February fashion is all about colour, structure, and style. From vibrant colours to well designed handbags, it’s time to take a look at some stylish investment pieces that will carry you through the semester in style! The Cascade compiled a list of five trends that will look great this winter season.
A nod to Valentine’s Day, red is a great colour to include in your wardrobe as it brings a sophisticated splash of colour to any outfit, when done right, it can also be a great statement piece of the season. A red wool coat pairs well with a white knit turtleneck sweater, black dress pants, a black chain strap purse, and black ankle boots. For a more toned down outfit, wear a black sweater, black jeans, black tall leather boots, a white double breasted peacoat, and a red scarf to help accent the look.
A simple, yet structured handbag can really bring an ensemble together. A cream cable-knit midi sweater dress, a brown leather belt, tights, tall brown leather boots, a camel wool coat, and a cream structured handbag looks elegant and chic. For a more casual look, add a black structured handbag with an olive knit turtleneck, indigo jeans, black ankle boots, a black leather jacket, and aviator sunglasses.
A trench coat for all seasons
A trench coat is always a wardrobe staple, but having one with an optional liner is an investment piece to add to your closet. In the early winter, wear a trench coat with the liner over a fair isle sweater, blue jeans, lace up boots, a cream scarf, and brown leather gloves. In the spring, wear the trench on its own over a floral midi dress, ballet flats, and sunglasses.
Sunglasses are not just for the summer, and can add class to any outfit. Whether it’s dramatic oversized sunglasses or cool aviators, there are sunglasses that suit everyone’s personalities. For a casual day out, wear a pair of tortoise-shell, narrow framed sunglasses with a dark brown yoga suit, brown running shoes, and a long black puffer vest. For a more glamorous look, add a pair of dramatically oversized sunglasses with a little black dress, a black wool coat with a faux fur collar. As an accent, don some sheer tights and black heels.
While B.C. didn’t get 56 cm of snow like Ontario, it does get its fair share of rain. Wearing a comfortable pair of ankle navy blue rain boots with jeans, a hoodie and a cream soft shell coat will help keep you warm and dry on even the wettest of days. For a more formal look, wear a pair of tall black rain boots, a cream sheath sweater dress, a thin black belt, and a cream trench coat.
There you have it, a list of some trending pieces that you can wear and accessorize this season as you walk around campus in style!
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.