It's not always about the colors, as John and Yvette have shown us. Neutrals, like grays, beiges, taupes, blacks and whites, can also make an outfit stand out. Check out more tips from #MacysCampusTour here.
ROCK & ROLL SPRING UGA
It is spring break down in Athens, GA, and our two UGA Campus Sartorialists, Dana and Maddie are basking in the glory of 70 degree weather. Springtime is usually categorized with bright colors, poppy florals, easter eggs, and allergies, but this outfit turns those assumptions upside-down. Add some rock and roll "bad-assery" to your wardrobe with bright red lipstick, graphic tees, cheetah print, excessive jewelry and a can-do attitude. Check our #MacysCampusTour for more spring style ideas.
SPRING PRINT Monica | Duke University
Monica, a junior at Duke, photographed here by Shayan Asadi on our #MacysCampusTour, wearing a pair of American Rag Printed Shorts for Macy's. Just like Paul, from our previous post, this is a great example of how to best incorporate a bold print into your outfit without overdoing it.
FLORALS RETURN Paul | Boston
Last weekend, #MacysCampusTour brought us to Boston, where we met up with Paul, who helped us style a few campus-worthy looks using pieces from Macy's mStyleLab collections.
Florals (don't think ugly hawaiian shirts your compsci professor wears) have started inching their way into men's wardrobe since Spring 2013 (check out a few shirts recommended by GQ), and it seems like they are here to stay.
Whether you decide to wear it by itself, casually on your way to class, or under a blazer, for a night out, the floral print is versatile, and is a great way to invigorate your wardrobe and get you ready for spring.
Paul is wearing a speckled red blazer from Bar III for Macy's, a floral shirt by Ben Sherman and a pair of blue slim fit chinos from Levi's collection for Macy's.
Our advice: downplay the print with solid pieces, like a pair of chinos or a blazer
FLAG BOW TIE Tyler | Virginia Tech
While dressing up to for class might elicit a few "What's the occasion?" questions, we are all for it, as we are firm believers that one dresses for one's self rather than for an occasion or for everyone else.
Continuing his coverage of campus style, as part of #MacysCampusTour, Angel Verde sent us a couple of photos of Tyler, from Virginia Tech.
Tyler incorporated a bold Maryland Flag Bow Tie by Route One Apparel into his look by pairing it with a simple navy blazer, a salmon pink button-down shirt and a pair of slim Dockers chinos from Macy's collection.
SPRING NANTUCKET REDS Christina | Duke University
Shayan Asadi, one of our Duke University Campus Sartorialists, captured Christina welcoming spring with a pair of nantucket red shorts. Spring mornings can be a little chilly and layering will help you stay warm on your way to class. Christina combined her preppy shorts and cowboy boots, with a military inspired parka by American Rag for Macy's. Check out #MacysCampusTour for more spring inspiration.
PATTERNS, PURSES & PERSONALITY Alessandra | Fordham University
Our NYC resident Campus Sartorialist, James Breen shares his ideas on putting together an outfit, as part of #MacysCampusTour: "The number one thing when putting an outfit together is to make sure its "You". Don’t wear clothes that you think you should; wear what you like, what flatters you, and what is fun."
This beautiful Sartorialist mixes textures and patterns perfectly. There are three big pillars of fashion, color, texture, and patterns. Mixing different combinations of these three can create some outstanding looks, like this one. She kept the color palette basic while she amped up the textures and patterns. The flowy VInce Camuto Perforated Faux Leather Panel top from Macy's adds texture through the alternating black and white pattern.
Texture is important and in this outfit its present everywhere, from the metals to the leather on the skirt and bag. Warmer skin tones, like Alessandra's, favor gold, and she chose to accessorize her outfit by wearing a large gold ring and and a Gold Tone engraved Heart Bracelet set by American Rag at Macy's.
Have fun, mix textures and patterns and be sure to express yourself!
RED & WHITE Darren | Virginia Tech
#MacysCampusTour continues, and Angel Verde photographed Darren on a snowy day on Virginia Tech's Campus. Darren is wearing a jacket and shirt from H&M, a thrifted cardigan and a tie from a consignment shop.
