After months of wearing sweaters and scarves to class every day, it’s finally warming up. This means that your spring clothing items can come out of storage again! Whether it’s a sundress, a pair of flip-flops, or a straw hat, we all have our favorite things that we’re excited to wear. Here’s a look into some Kenyon students’ wardrobes and their favorite spring items!
Phoebe Rotter
Year: 2014
Major: Art History with an Italian minor
Hometown: Hamilton, NY
Favorite spring item from your wardrobe: My pair of Mom Jeans™ Jorts
Where is it from? Mount Vernon Goodwill (the BIG one)
Why is it your choice? These shorts are really comfortable and very versatile, and I’m pretty sure they fit the exact Tina Fey description of Mom Jeans (Light wash, 7-inch zipper, etc.). My sister thinks they are an abomination, but I think there is something very Kenyon-esque about them. I wear them all the time. I’m also really into combining blues and yellows, so they’re perfect for that.
Favorite thing about Spring? Flowering trees, mostly.
Meaghan Brennan
Year: 2015
Major: Philosophy with an English minor
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Favorite spring item from your wardrobe: One of my (way too many) floral skirts.
Where is it from? Forever 21.
Why is it your choice? I love the colors and it twirls well.
Favorite thing about Spring? Spending time outside again!
Meg Sutter
Year: 2013
Major: Drama, Art History Minor
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fashion Pick:. Shades!
Where is it from? Gap? I think? They are old…
Why is it your choice for Spring? It’s sunny outside
Favorite thing about Spring? Now that it’s warm outside, I can sit outside and “do work,” aka procrastinate.
Julia Weaver
Year: 2015
Major: English
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Fashion Pick: Tie between pastel denim and polka-dot pants!
Where is it from? You can find a nice pair from anywhere. I have pastel purple pants (yes, I do) from Target and navy-and-cream polka dot pants from J.Crew
Why is it your choice for Spring? Who doesn’t love pastels or pattern for the spring? It’s pretty much a staple. And in unpredictable Ohio weather, cropped pants or cuffed jeans are always a safe bet. With pattern/color on the bottom, you can either go classic with a solid on top or wild with even more pattern and color! It’s a win all around.
Favorite thing about spring? Spring is rejuvenating. After a long (long, long) winter, it’s great to lean back on the grass and soak up the sun, smell the new flowers coming in.
Rachel Cunningham
Year: 2014
Major: Drama
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Fashion Pick: Floor Length strapless floral sundress
Where is it from? Topshop (it was on sale!!)
Why is it your choice for Spring? Floor length dresses are my favorite things to wear no matter the season, but they are light and very comfortable and make me feel free after living under pounds of coats for months.
Favorite thing about spring? Kamp Kenyon finally becomes feasible again.
Rachel Rhee
Year: 2015
Major: Molecular Biology
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite spring item from your wardrobe: My moccasins.
Where is it from? Minnetonka
Why is it your choice? They’re super versatile. They work with just about any outfit for any occasion and they’re also super comfy. Also moccasins are great for science labs, where you’re required to wear closed-toe shoes.
Favorite thing about Spring? Waking up in the morning after a thunderstorm and hearing the birds chirping!