What are students wearing at UMD

By Madison Korman

November 14, 2023

University of Maryland students are bringing out their fall staples as the weather cools down and the leaves change.

Jessica Cruz, who majored in fashion merchandising at Marymount University and worked as a GAP merchandiser for seven years, predicts many upcoming trends for the late fall and winter seasons.

“I see this fall and winter fashion being Clueless meets Gossip Girl,” said Cruz, “with a little New York 90’s.”

Clothing items popular at the height of the 90s, such as classic denim pieces, Mary Janes, short skirts, midi dresses, cargo pants, and gold hoops are trends we should be looking out for this season, said Cruz

Here are some of the great looks we saw on campus this week!

Clip Credit: Video by Madison Korman 

Recreate the Look:
Satin Midi Skirt: Zara “Satin Effect Midi Skirt”
Halter Top: Garage “Kelly Halter Keyhole Top”
Sneakers: Converse “Chuck Taylor All-Stars”
Shawl: Urban Outfitters “Kimchi Blue Jolene Sheer Lace Babydoll Top”
Silver Hair Clips: Amazon “Metal Alligator Clips”

Aida Nyaeinga is a freshman sociology and theater double major heading to her class at Clarice after eating at the South Campus Dining Hall.

Inspiration: Always in All Black

“I always dress in all black, but some days I just want to feel more cute than other days,” said Nyaeinga, “and today was one of those days.”

Nyaeinga likes wearing midi skirts because they are the perfect length to cover up while still being able to show off her shoes. During the fall, she adds a shawl as a layer if it is chilly outside. 

Clip Credit: Video by Madison Korman ​

Recreate the Look:
Sweater: Lucky Brand “Cloud Soft V-Neck Sweater”
Pants: H&M “Loose Fit Dress Pants”
Jacket: H&M “Regular Fit Wool-blend Jacket”
Sneakers: Vans “Authentic Shoe”

Aidan Baca is a freshman psychology major heading to his dorm after his fiction writing class.

Inspiration: Sweaters and Khakis

“I just like wearing sweaters and khakis,” said Baca.

Baca told us his whole outfit is thrifted because he finds it important to reuse clothing. His favorite place he recommends for thrifting is at your local Goodwill.

Clip Credit: Video by Madison Korman ​​

Recreate the Look:
Lace Top: Garage “Lace Corset Tee”
Denim Vest: Pacsun “Ultra Cropped Denim Vest”
Lace Skirt: H&M “A-line Lace Skirt”
Cowboy Boots: DSW “Dirty Laundry Josea Cowboy Boot”
Scarf: ASOS “Skinny Scarf with Tassel Detail”

Sophia Kellogg, a freshman English major, is pictured here heading to Spanish class. 

Inspiration: The Garden

“I really like this band called The Garden, and they're two guys that wear a lot of denim and cowboy boots,” said Kellogg.
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Kellogg got the lace top and skirt from her local Goodwill and the denim vest from the Georgetown flea market. Thrifting is one of her favorite ways to find new clothing.

Clip Credit: Video by Madison Korman ​​​

Recreate the Look:
Sweatshirt: Urban Outfitters “Urban Renewal Remade Heart Tie-Dye Crew Neck Sweatshirt”
Jeans: ASOS “Neon & Nylon Straight Leg Jeans with Flower Print”
Sneakers: Vans “ Old Skool Primary Check Shoe”

Drew Okoye is a sophomore theater and psychology major heading home after eating at  the South Campus Dining Hall. 

Inspiration: Color

“I am very color-obsessed,” Okoye said, “I like wearing a lot of colors.”

Okoye said when choosing an outfit the main factors she takes into account are the temperature, who she will be seeing, and what classes she has that day.
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Students at UMD have unique ways of expressing themselves as the weather gets cooler. Despite dressing differently, all four students felt that sourcing clothes sustainably, through thrifting or reusing, is very important and they encourage their fellow students to do so as well.