MGA Fashion Choices


By: Haley Velasquez


Here at MGA you have a certain dress criteria: business casual. Many people took that as wearing plain neutral tones. Some people have changed the perspective on it all. I thought when I came to MGA that everyone would look like the stereotypical lawyer, but I was very wrong. I was thrilled to see that other people had decided to branch out but still follow the dress code.  I saw things from a kid in a casual suit with a yellow bowtie with black polka-dots; to people who wore all black and looked very plain. I’m not saying that being “plain” is a bad thing. I’m just saying that I was expecting to see people looking exactly the same. The different array of fashion statements goes to show just how diverse everyone who attends really is. From what you wear to how you present yourself shows your unique personality. All of the different personalities that I have seen here today shows just how one thing can unite us all. MGA is a great experience, so you must make the most of it.

Not only do your suits, blouses and skirts, and dresses express your unique sense of style but the little things do as well. Things like your socks, hair pieces, and jewelry. Today, I have seen some pretty funky socks! Anywhere from long black socks with rainbow dots to one’s that are very patriotic. Not only are the different things you wear a representation of fashion.  Coco Chanel once said “fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, it’s what’s  happening”. I asked around and got some feedback on how people feel about fashion. In this day and age people feel the need to dress to impress. Some people also have confidence issues and I don’t blame them. Nowadays you feel the need to live up to society's expectations of you; it’s hard to be yourself and be comfortable at the same time.


I am proud to say that I have meet some pretty great people in just two days. So when I asked around if people considered themselves fashion forward I got a few different responses. When I asked Sachi Cooper she said “I don’t necessarily consider myself “fashion forward,” but I do have my own sense of style. I consider myself in between; I also think that a big thing that impacts the fashion experience is that some people don’t really have the means to get “fashion forward” business clothing.” When I asked where some people typically shop for their clothes I was happy to hear that people get them from all over. From places like Walmart to places at the mall. “I usually get mine from H&M, American Eagle, and other places like that.” said Stephanie.


Like I said before fashion just isn't just in clothing, accessories, or anything like that but also the surrounding areas. When asked Megan Garrett, a college staffer : “Sometimes when you’re walking in your heals and your dress you feel like you’re at time square and everyone’s looking at you. It makes you feel confident. Even the buildings can empower you instead of making you feel small.” When asked if what you wear shows your personality Megan Garrett said; “ I like to wear more bright and fun things, statement pieces and things like that.  I’m a very bubbly person I think it just reflects my personality and makes me more approachable as well.” What you wear forms someone's impression on you.

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