Sophomore Ashlyn Koenig plays with elements of hard and soft in this casual yet cool outfit. A flowy polka dot skirt adds femininity to the darkness in the black shirt and boots. Her half up/half down hairstyle adds a “I just rolled out of bed but I still look cool” vibe to her outfit. Her maroon knee high socks add just the right amount of color.

Where do you get your fashion inspiration?

“Mainly Pinterest”

How would you describe your style?

“like 90’s grunge”

Where do you like to shop?

“Target, Salvation Army, and Forever 21”

Why do you like thrifting?

“I like thrifting because you can find really unique things there and it’s really cheap. I’ve found really good brands there for a really good price.”

Thrifting advice?

“Go to a nicer one and look around as much as possible. There’s a lot of hidden things there.”

Why did you choose to wear this particular outfit?

“I just like to dress in things I feel comfortable in and confident in too. I don’t want to go walking around in something I’m not confident or comfortable in.”

What are your favorite trends at the moment?

“I really like the boots that are in right now and long socks too.”

Do you have any fashion advice?

“Just dress in what you’re confident in. Don’t dress for others; dress for yourself.”

If you could raid someone’s closet, who would it be?

“Taylor Swift because her fashion is always on point and she dresses so perfectly. She looks so confident in what she wears and can basically pull off anything”

What do you want to convey about yourself through your style?

“I just want to convey confidence, loving myself and who I am.”

Hobbies?

“Shopping and thrifting”

Plans for the future?

“In the future I want to do something with psychology.”