Senior Haley Isip is known around campus for having a distinct style. Ranging from bright colors to dark tones, Isip has created a personalized look that consistently stands out. Insight met with Isip throughout all of last week to delve more into how she assembles her outfits and learn more about her fashion sense.
Monday:
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Constructing new outfits and stylish combinations can be difficult at times; however, looking closely into the environment and surroundings can help spark designs. Becoming inspired by the simple and mundane parts of life, Isip dresses in ways that transform dull moments into magic.
“When I came up with the outfit I wanted to feel like a cool business guy on the way to work while still incorporating my own style into it,” Isip said.
Community, friendships and positive remarks and jokes gave Isip motivation and a push into a deeper sense of confidence to further express herself, helping to create her current closet and unique style.
“That gave me the inspiration to thrift more blazers and wear them as part of my outfits,” said Isip.
Tuesday:
Style isn’t the only passion that Isip embraces. Sustainability and creating new designs are crucial steps in picking out her outfits and a key part in designing and piecing a stylish closet. Thrifting is also a heavily important component in her clothing, as the majority of Isip’s pieces derive from second-hand clothing and the refurbishment of old and damaged materials.
Isip’s outfit last Tuesday modeled sustainability by consisting of both thrifted and gifted items. Following this fashion rule helps Isip assemble unique outfits.
“I wore a halter top with a belt that I sewed onto it. Along with that, I wore jewelry as a waist accessory that was gifted to me for Secret Santa… for my shoes, I wore black tabis that were also gifted to me by my boyfriend’s mom on Christmas,” Isip said.
Wednesday:
Though Isip’s clothing is unique and colorful, some of her favorite outfits revolve around darker tones and colors.
”I wore mainly dark clothing . I didn’t have much inspiration for it, but it honestly became my favorite this week,” Isip said.
Thursday:
Wearing paired pieces is not something Isip does just for school but also in her daily life, as she finds that it increases the distinct quality of her outfits and allows her to further express her artistic style, which is empowering.
“I wore the outfit before, during a hangout with (her friend) Star. I figured it would be fun casually wearing it to school because it’s not a style most people are used to seeing, and that gives me a sense of confidence,” Isip said.
Friday:
Isip expressed that a key factor in working to improve fashion sense and style is to experiment with different or unusual clothing items, and make them personalized.
“I don’t care about looking ‘put together’ anymore… I dress for creativity first. If it makes me happy, that’s all that counts,” Isip said.
When attempting to re-create an Isip-inspired outfit, not only must curating a unique closet be achieved but also learning how to openly and unapologetically showcase personality through clothes. Personal style has no rules; be unusual and do not conform to what is ‘normal.’
