Looks on Campus: Jessye – Indiana University
The first time I met Jessye, she wore fringed suede ankle boots. The next time, she sported a fabulous tuxedo vest over riding pants, finished with a pair of leather brogues. How could I not feature her for a Looks on Campus profile? In my opinion, Jessye is true-blue fashionista. She has a real knack for finding original pieces and mixing and matching them to fit her unique style.
Read on to learn more about her cool approach to fashion.
Jessye 101
Name: Jessye
Class Year: Sophomore
School: Indiana University
Major: Theatre and Drama
Hometown: Lake Forest, Illinois
Hobbies/Interests: “I do improv, and I like to watch Masterpiece Theatre and costume dramas. I also love photography and I enjoy experimenting with instruments – lately I’ve been dabbling in the Autoharp, ukulele, and glockenspiel.”
Let’s Talk Fashion
Who or what inspires your style? “My grandma and my mother are both very stylish and they have always inspired me. I’m also really inspired by menswear – I love the look of a well-tailored suit! I find a ton of inspiration from old movies, too – Especially those from the 1960s. One of my favorites is Charade - Audrey Hepburn is so elegant, as we all know!”
Favorite brands or designers? “Marc Jacobs for his whimsy style, YSL for its cool and interesting designs, and Chanel for the classic glamor.”
Any fashion advice for fellow college students? “Try different things! Even though you might feel stupid looking different, don’t be afraid to be unique. Going hand in hand with that, don’t get too caught up in trends: focus on pieces that you love and don’t be afraid to mix and match. Also, try to rework your clothes by coming up with multiple looks for each piece. It’s always fun to shop your own closet! As Tim Gunn would say: ‘Make it work!’”
Whose closet would you like to raid? “If I could, I’d raid the costume closet of ‘The Brothers Bloom’ or any Wes Anderson film.”
Where do you like to shop? “I love Goodwill, the Salvation Army, Zara, Target, Urban Outfitters, and J. Crew.”
What’s your fashion philosophy? “I love to shop, but I’m also really lucky that I’ve received some great pieces that have been passed down through my family— Actually, that’s how I prefer to get my clothes. It’s funny, usually the vintage things I have will last longer than my new pieces. The older pieces are higher quality and I always feel better wearing them because I know I’ve been resourceful. We consume so much and don’t even think about it.”
Your style in three words? “Eclectic, Put-together, Grandma…!”
Elements of Jessye’s Outfit
Jessye’s outfit is both fun and fashionable. I love how she’s taken simple pieces and mixed them together to create an ensemble that is all her own. She is comfy and warm enough for the cold Indiana wind, but dressy enough for any of the myriad of shows she has to attend for her major. Smart and stylish!
1. The Tie
Jessye says of this tie: “I absolutely love menswear – I think this tie brings a tailored neatness to my outfit, and also it helps give me a longer silhouette.”
2. The Hat
I love that Jessye is unafraid to rock this faux fur trapper hat right next to the ladylike faux fur collar of her coat! It’s absolutely perfect for the long walks across campus in the frigid Indiana spring.
3. The Boots
“These Ralph Lauren hiking boots belonged to my mom when she was younger. They are a desert-island item for me! I wear them everywhere.”
What do you think?
Do you like Jessye’s style as much as we do? What do you think of the faux fur hat? Do you love menswear as much as Jessye does? Let us know in the comments!
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Posted on on April 16, 2011 / Filed Under: Looks on Campus / Tags: Audrey Hepurn, Faux Fur, hiking boots, Indiana University, Looks on Campus, tie
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Holly
I probably just don’t get this kind of style, but to me it looks like she just kind of threw on a bunch of random things.. Not only that but her silouette in this outfit is completely shapeless.I do like her grey skinnies though.
Shaylee
Jessye has amazing style! What a great outfit. Good spotting, Rosa! =)
Lindsay
Eh, I’m gonna have to agree with Holly on this one. While the coat is cool, it doesn’t flatter her shape at all and the hat seems to be swallowing her head. To me, it looks a little sloppy. I will give her props for having her own unique style and sticking to it. I may not be a fan of it, but I’m sure there are those who love it :)
Alex
Although I understand that CF tries to spot people with a unique sense of style, there is just too much going on in this outfit. Coat, hat, and a tie combined produce a weird combo in my opinion.
Jenny in Jacquard
I admire Jessye for her unique, unconventional choices! I think fashion is all about being different and unexpected. I love that she describes her style as an eclectic, put-together grandma. In fact, I think Alexa Chung once described his style as grandma chic. It might be a little much for most of us, but bold choices is what makes life interesting. Get it girl! :)
Samantha
This outfit isn’t working for me. The coat and hat are much too big, and it looks frumpy. I do admire that she wears what she wants, but this doesn’t flatter her at all.
Freedom Adegboruwa
IMHO she looks a little kooky. And thats okay! while it may not be my style, I appreciate her risk taking and being out of the box. People asked for unique , well you got it!
Kate B.
I don’t adore this outfit, but I DO love those shoes!
Katie
I personally feel like this style is sloppy and not well put together. Maybe that is just me and I dont understand it but to me it is just not attractive. But I definitely admire her courage to wear these kinds of outfits and she works it well. I do love her shoes though!
Elana
I love when I inherit great pieces from my parents. Love those shoes!
Evelyn
Get rid of the tie and hat, and I love the outfit. I can’t judge, though, cause I’ve definitely worn some ridiculous stuff to class (and still do!).
The way I see it, sometimes you have to be willing to look stupid in order to look stylish.
Stay fun and fashionable, Jessye!
diva_114
I dnt quite understand this outfit, but maybe it’s just not for me to understand. It looks really thrown together to me. i love the shoes also:)
Laura
week after week people complain about the looks on campus. I happen to think all of the featured girls looks are lovely, and they are picked for a reason! just because their style is “different” doesn’t make it terrible. I happen to like Jessye’s look. In fact, I like all of the looks, and I commend all of the participants for being bold enough to be featured in the looks on campus. These girls (and guys) look better than A LOT of people on my campus.
Lydia
although this isn’t my style, she has a very cute style :)
Trish
Fun and fearless!
Never let anyone cramp your style either.
I love faux fur and I create one-of-a-kind pieces of bags, scarfs and home accessories. Never fear the faux fur accents, they are fun and expressive.
Linda
LOVE IT! Would wear :)