Birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming. The sun is shining. Most importantly, the spring closets are opening. Let’s take a deeper dive into the closets of our very own Choate fashion icons and explore their favorite springtime essentials.
Button-up Shirt
Photo Courtesy of Ximena Castillo
Ximena Castillo Núñez ’24’s spring recommendation is “a good-quality, thick button-up shirt for layering.” Castillo Núñez finds button-up shirts ideal for spring’s capricious weather, especially on days that are neither hot nor cold. She shared that one of her favorite trends is color-blocking — pairing a bright-colored button-up with a bright-colored tank top. “You can play with the color and texture of it,” explained Castillo Núñez. Castillo Núñez’s favorite way to style her closet staple is by cross-layering a lined button-up with a graphic tee.
Sunglasses
Photo Courtesy of Blake Bertero
Blake Bertero ’22, the creator of the Instagram fashion account @dressedfordistraction, believes that a nice pair of sunglasses is the perfect spring accessory, “transforming the vibe of any outfit to match a warmer season.” According to Bertero, “There is so much variation in style to ensure people don’t match often but also can have fun with their choices.” She enjoys the flexibility of some good “sunnies” — especially the way different shapes flatter different faces. Bertero loves to style her sunglasses by tucking them into a shirt or crewneck, but “the classic pushed up as a headband look” is always cute too!
Short-sleeved Button-down
Photo Courtesy of Wes Walker
“A short-sleeved button-down is definitely the way to go,” said Wes Walker ’24. He believes that button-downs are both classy and dressed-down. The light material can also help one tackle the hot weather. When styling his own collection of button-downs, Walker always makes sure to “unbutton the first button and wear jewelry.” He claims to be a “silver type of guy” but advises others to go by their skin complexion. Walker’s most important piece of advice is, “Go to any thrift [store] and go for the coolest pattern.”
Graphic Tee
Photo Courtesy of Jada Dixon
Proud owner of “a zillion” graphic T-shirts, Jada Dixon ’24 praises them for their universality and layering capabilities. Wearing a graphic T-shirt not only allows you to dress in style but is also a fun way to display something you’re passionate about, whether it be an artist you enjoy or a design you like. Dixon usually styles their comfy tees with dark wash jeans and “funky jewelry.” The perfect essentials for layering, graphic T-shirts and a light jacket make a jaw-dropping look for a cool spring afternoon.
White Sneakers, Corduroy Pants, and an Overshirt
Photo Courtesy of Grant Koh
Grant Koh ’23’s spring go-to’s are white sneakers, corduroy pants, and a white or denim overshirt. According to him, these items “elevate your style by a lot because [they’re] so trendy.” Finishing a fit with white sneakers is a must for Koh because the light color matches the sunny weather and the “feeling of spring.” Koh also believes you can never go wrong with corduroy pants because they match all tops, including plain T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more. A white or denim overshirt completes the look by offering some warmth for those cooler nights.
As Koh said, “Look good, feel good.” Now that you’ve learned the secrets of all these fashion gurus, the mall or thrift store might just be your next destination!
