As I sit on the couch watching my fourth consecutive episode of Project Runway, I wonder what my boyfriend thinks of the outfits the designers proudly parade down the runway. Which leads me to consider, how often do boys notice fashion trends, if at all?
We asked PSU boys their opinion on past and present fashion trends to see if they were in the loop for this season’s hottest looks. Some admitted they weren’t exactly ‘fashion forward,’ but gave their thoughts on a number of trends, from winged eyeliner to blanket scarves. Let’s see how they weighed in!
1. Black/Dark Lipstick
94% of those surveyed said this is a fashion DON’T.
“Black lipstick reminds me of Wednesday Addams.” – Joshua Villanueva, freshman
“Ehh, not into this witchcraft.” – Tonnam Balankura, graduate student and past Campus Celeb
Even though most boys found this lip to be intimidating and creepy, colors such as vampy violet and other darker shades are totally IN for this fall. Channel your inner Buffy, and rock the darker look!
2. High-Waisted Pants
82% said if done right, this is a fashion DO.
“Yes. High-waisted pants with crop tops are one of my favorite looks! In my opinion, high-waisted pants make legs appear longer and skinnier.”- Haesung Jung, freshman
“I can really dig these on the right girl/with the right outfit.” Tyler Pion, junior and past Campus Cutie
While some were “not really into the geriatric look,” most guys were fans of the high-waisteds, and so were the designer’s at Paris’ Fashion Week. Skinny pants with a higher waist appear to top the low-rise look for this fall. Do yourself a favor, and give your legs some extra length with this style.
3. Winged Eyeliner
64% were on board with the cat eye!
“Yaaaaaasssss dem catty eyes.” – Josh Lee, senior
“Looks good, liner on fleek.” – Chris Boboc, sophomore
Even though this may be one of the harder trends to master, keep watching those YouTube tutorials ladies because this style is perfect for everyday style or a night out! You’ll also have a new reason for running late. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is perfectly winged eyeliner.
4. UGGs
69% said to leave these boots in the closet!
“UGGs are UGGly.” – James Phillips, junior
“UGGs are very middle school.” – David Jeong, sophomore
We would like to agree with the guys on this one, but rumor has it that Vogue has declared UGGs are back. Although, that doesn’t mean you should whip out that mini skirt to go with it – there are boundaries, people. But for those of you who cannot seem to part with your beloved sheepskin boots, here are a couple dos and don’ts of UGG fashion.
DO wear with jeans and a cute sweater.
DO NOT wear them when it is icy out. (Because you will fall and die.)
DO keep them clean.
DO NOT wear UGGs for formal occasions.
DO roll the tops down.
5. Blanket Scarves
71% of boys gave two thumbs up for these enlarged, cozy scarves.
“Blanket scarves seem so useful. Like if you were out and you suddenly had to have a spontaneous picnic, you already have something to sit on. And if you feel cold? You’re already wearing a blanket, so just roll yourself into a burrito for warmth.” – Joshua V., freshman
“Yeah, they look good with the right outfit.” – Kris Herrera, senior
While you could easily get lost in a scarf this size, with the right techniques you can have a multifunctional accessory at your disposal. Blankets never looked so good.
6. Fringe
94% of our boys ruthlessly rejected this look.
“Eh…no.” – David, sophomore
… And that about sums up the men’s responses. Surprisingly, fringe has made its way onto the runaway and into retailers! Whether it be an embellishment on a sweater, detailing on a handbag, or tasseled boots, this 70’s trend appears to be groovin’ back into our closets!
7. Oversized Jewelry
64% were down with the bling-bling!
“Nothing wrong with standing out.”- Chris, sophomore
“Could easily look grandma-ish, but with the right jewelry, I think it looks fantastic!” – Chango Zhang, junior
We have to agree that bigger is definitely better! Make a statement this fall with chunky pieces such as drop earrings, breastplate necklaces and of course, loads of pearls, beads and rings. Maybe even snatch that totally vintage broach from your grandma’s jewelry box…kidding. Don’t steal from your grandma, but definitely ask!
For the most part, these boys were shockingly knowledgeable when it came to girl’s fall fashion trends. Hopefully, this means they will know exactly what to get their significant others this holiday season! ;)