Fall Fashion

With the temperature getting colder, the question of what to wear is becoming more prominent around campus. 

As fall gradually begins to settle on campus, students are beginning to wonder what to wear during this new season. Are uggs in? Are leggings and sweaters a cute combination? Is it too cold for shorts? Are bright colors no longer in style? As all these questions arise, a few students at Middlesex may have the answer you are looking for. 

Kat Stephens ‘27 shared that “pajama pants and slippers, especially the ones that show someone’s toes, are out of style” and should not be worn in the fall. Furthermore, she expressed that there is almost no error when it comes to how a student dresses; what a student wears should reflect who they are. “Everyone has their individual style and should wear what makes them feel most comfortable,” she explained.

Many other students agreed with her opinions and another freshman, Caroline Wolford, shared that she believes “people should wear fall colors like red and orange” to match the changing of the leaves. She also stated that everyone should wear “lots of layers” as the temperature begins to get cooler. Layers are a way to stay warm, while also looking put together. Additionally, they provide a great deal of room for individual style given that there are no rules to how someone layers their clothing. 

Addie Dennes ‘26 also liked the idea of layering, but further expressed that “Uggs and chunky sweaters are a great staple” for this fall season. Other clothing items such as jeans are another good basic to have for when you are unsure of what to wear that day. However, she made it clear that leggings paired with nice sweaters and skinny jeans are no longer in style for this fall. 

Another sophomore, Hayley Wilson, shared that “fall is the time for neutrals and an even better time for expressing yourself; it is sweater weather.” Similarly to Dennes, she believes warm knitted sweaters are a must-have given that they provide comfort and are fun regardless of how someone styles them. Hayley also made the connection to the famous Television series Gilmore Girls, specifically how its “time for people to start living their Rory Gilmore life” especially through the way in which they dress. 

Ultimately, regardless of students’ personal opinions, fall, like every other season, allows people to find a way to express themselves through the way they dress. Whether you prefer leggings, dresses, jeans, or even sweatpants, at the end of the day, what matters is how you feel while wearing your outfit.  

Marina Sabater