Boyfriend Jeans

Who knew your boyfriend’s jeans would be such a trend? It’s time to borrow their jeans and make a statement with them.

InStyle.com advises fashionistas to “wear slouchy boyfriend jeans with heels and bold accessories for a style statement”.

However, InStyle.com also suggests wearing a tee and sneakers if you want to keep it comfy.

Need some help wearing them? “The trick is to roll the bottoms several times for a cropped length that flatters the baggier style,” according to InStyle.com.

These jeans are also great for the crazy Oklahoma weather, especially when it’s cold in the morning, and hot and sunny by noon.

“My rolled jeans are great because I can walk to my 8:30 a.m. class and still be warm,” said Rachel Santschi, broadcast journalism junior. “By the time I get to go home for lunch, it’s usually hot outside, but I can just take my jacket off and still be cool enough in my boyfriend jeans.”

You can buy these boyfriend jeans at the Sooner Mall, 3301 W. Main St., or online at piperlime.com and anntaylorloft.com at various styles and prices.

Maxi Dresses

One of this summer’s hottest trends is the maxi dress. These floor-length dresses are essential this season, because they are chic by themselves: there’s no need to accessorize a lot.

According to TeenVogue.com, “a flowing maxi-dress looks positively ethereal with a delicate pair of flat sandals”.

Maxi dresses are great for going to class, running errands, or doing homework during the school week because they are comfortable and don’t require a lot of thought when getting dressed in the morning.

"Maxi dresses are one of my favorite things about summer time," said Whitney Cochran, electronic and broadcast media sophomore. "I think they're special too because they look great on everyone."

Depending on their colors, some maxi dresses can transition from day to night time.

MarieClaire.com also agrees that maxi dresses are the way to go. “The full-length '70s-style sundress is the new staple for girls on the go. Pair with sexy sandals, and you're set for any occasion."



You can find the maxi dress style online at victoriassecret.com or shopbop.com at various prices, or go to Lucca on Campus Corner for different dress styles.

Wedge Heels

The wedge heels are back for this spring and summer, and this time they've added a platform to give them an extra oomph.

According to Glamour.com, "not only can you wear these platform wedges with everything in your closet, but you’ll never want to take them off! Find a pair you love after the jump, and wear them straight [through] spring."



These shoes match about any summer outfit, paired with either shorts and a tunic or a flow-y sundress. They also work great for night and/or day time, for those occasions that don't quite fit the "black tie" category.

"I love my Dolce Vita wedges," sophomore Lindsay Jones said. "They have gold straps and a cork wedge, and they're great for summer days at my internship. Plus, I'll even be able to wear them during recruitment, which is great because they are ten times more comfortable than high heels."

Wedge heels come in different types of material like cork and wood. Different occasions and day times may require different styles, but still the same comfort.



You can buy these great shoes at Dillards at the Penn Square Mall, 1901 Northwest Expressway, or online at piperlime.com at various prices.

Floral Patterns

This spring, flowers are blooming everywhere, and not just from the ground. Floral prints are one of the top trends this season, blooming on everything from shirts, skirts, and dresses.

According to TeenVogue.com, floral prints “bloom brightly with a frenzy of patterned pieces and [you can] accessorize with a solid hued handbag or shoe to offset the print overload.”

Wearing floral prints may be a bit overwhelming, but the great thing about them is that they go with anything, even other floral patterned clothes.

“This spring and summer for floral and prints, it’s perfectly OK to treat them like solids!” University of North Texas fashion merchandising major Tristan Lazor said. “Mix and match flowers with all different fabrics and colors, just make sure they kind of coordinate. I love mixing plaids, stripes and floral with each other, and I've been doing it all through the winter too!”

Usually, mixing patterns with patterns is a little risky, but with floral patterned clothes, just about anything will match, as long as the colors coordinate.

“If you have large flowers and large stripes it won't really work,” Lazor said. “It’s all about balance. If you have a lot on top, you need a little on bottom and vice versa. If you're feeling really daring, mix two florals or two stripes, [and] you'll turn some heads.”

You can wear floral prints with many different accessories, but be careful that the accessories don’t take away from the busy floral pattern already there. Try neutral color or solid colored jewelry, so that they compliment the floral pattern without taking anything from it.

“Whether they’re pretty pastels or intense brights, florals don’t need a lot of accessories,” according to InStyle.com. “Floppy hats, lightweight cardigans, and open-toe shoes enhance the mood of floaty garden party dresses, while vivid patterns resonate in more structured silhouettes.”



There are many different options as to where you can buy these floral patterned clothes. Try shopping at Lucca, 317 Boyd St., Forever21 at the Sooner Mall, 3301 Main St., or Antique Garden, 323 Boyd St. for different styles and patterns.