Fashionista of the Week: 10/8/10

A Cornell student breaks fashion rules for funky and eclectic style

By College Fashionista
Published: October 8th, 2010 | 12:03am

When you're in college it's hard to dress comfortably and still look put together. This week's Fashionista does this especially well by taking the conventional (Ugg boots, messenger backpack) and pairing it with something unusual (body hugging maxi dress in a bright, peachy pink). Mixing these two together gives her an eccentric look, one that follows no real trend, but that nonetheless stands out—in a good way. Pulling off a maxi dress is one thing, but doing so with an eye-catching color and Uggs seems impossible on paper.

Yet it works because this lady wears her clothes well—they don’t wear her. She conquered the student mission of dressing for comfort while still looking stylish. It's nice to see someone who goes against the grain and looks good doing it.

Want to try this look out for yourself? T by Alexander Wang has a similar body-conscious maxi dress (left). Or try a less expensive version by Norma Kamali (right) at Walmart here. It’s only $20 and it’s organic. Hint: Forget what you think you should wear. Wear what you want. Go forth with confidence!

written by Danielle Czirmer, Cornell University

This article is part of the column "Fashionista of the Week" presented by CollegeFashionista.com. Check back at venuszine.com/fashion every Friday to see the look of the week!