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Fashion, UTM Style

Take your pick of trends for hip or comfortable fall wear


Style is an expression of individuality.

To tell you what is hot this fall, I decided to let the students around the campus show you what is hot. There are many styles displayed, from urban to preppie.

Last fall, many of the new fashions were brought to our attention. This fall, a lot of these fashions will be back. Ladies, do you remember those trendy tops with the slip sleeves? I am happy to report that they are back this fall. Joining us again are ruffle tops and tops that tie up in different places, such as on the arms or at the bust.

Another thing that is back on the market this fall are those fashionable jeans we love to wear. Like a bottle of wine gets better with age, this is the same with a pair of jeans. There are new styles or new looks in the jean world.

One can never go wrong with a pair of jeans. They can be dressed up or down. It depends on style and attitude.

However, what's new about jeans this fall are the stylish and sexy wide tie belts. These belts are being made onto the jeans or may be sold separately. They are just like the wide belts that buckled from last fall but are funkier.

They tie on the side and have strings hanging down. To bring out a pair of old jeans that have lost their style, try putting one of these belts around your waist and see how your jeans jump back into fashion. Try one of these belts with a pair of dress pants; it can bring thema little excitement.

The shoes for fall are bowling loafers. These shoes come in a variety of colors and styles. However, one item always hot for fall are boots.

Accessories are always hot. Turquoise jewelry is back this fall. For individuality, always accessorize your outfits. For example, you could go to a party with a black dress on and find someone else has on the samedress, but, if you have accessorized properly, that black dress won't look like anything else at the party.

Some of us will put on a pair of shoes with a two-inch heel if they are cute, knowing we have to walk around the campus! As long as it looks good, we can stand being uncomfortable for a while.

However, most guys are different when it comes to fashion. They are more concerned with comfort than style. A look that has been around that has no intentions of leaving is the preppie look. This fashionable and trendy look includes a nice polo shirt with a pair of jeans or khakis and a leather belt.

Another trend this fall is urban wear. Each year, designers find ways to stay up to date with the latest fashions. They choose the right colors and styles for the season. A few of the hot designers this fall are Sean John, Roca Wear, Ecko and Phat Farm. Also hot are NBA and NFL jerseys.

This fall, guys are going for a more casual look when it comes to footwear. What is hot this fall are Perry Ellis and Steve Madden designer shoes. Timberlands are also hot this fall, as they have been for sometime. Another shoe that is hot, that has also been around is the Air Force 1's. This shoe comes in various colors and can be custom made to fit their own style.

When it comes to accessories for men, sometimes simple is best! A very nice watch and necklace can really bring out an outfit. Something else that could accent your look are the backpacks that have only one strap that goes across the chest. These are in this fall, as they were last fall.

The pictures around the page show a variety of styles of your peers here on campus. They have created their own style, and they are expressing their individuality through their selection of clothes.

There is a world full of fashion out there. You must pick what makes you feel good about yourself and makes you different from the rest!