As the cold weather approaches, students uncover that they like to wear things like sturdy winter boots and thick scarves to stay warm, yet still fashionable on campus.
Who are the students?
Connor Macksood, a sophomore at MSU, Jamie Hanson, a sophomore at MSU, and Grace Beck, a sophomore at MSU.
So, what do they say?
Beck said that her favorite things to wear on campus during the colder moths to stay warm, yet fashionable are flannel shirts and boots.
"My personal favorite is a flannel with a jean jacket over it, and then black combat boots," Beck said.
Macksood said that he likes to wear a jacket or vest with boots.
"The boots I wear are Timberland, Polo, or L.L. Bean boots," Macksood said.
Hanson said that she likes to wear thick accessories to combat the cold and still keep her style in check.
"I have—like— a lot of really fluffy scarves I like to wear that keep me warm, " Hanson said.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
What the Experts Say
As the cold weather approaches, experts uncover what they believe students at Michigan State University should be wearing things like natural fibers, layers, and unique winter jackets to stay warm, yet fashionable on campus.
Who are the experts?
Marcy Cyburt, the director of sales at Detroit Sewn, Tanya Sheikh, the women's fashion director for VIM magazine at MSU, and Christina Burkhart, a meteorologist at ABC12 Flint.
So, what do they say?
Cyburt said that she recommends for students to stick to natural fibers such as wool, cotton and bamboo in order to keep them warm, yet fashionable.
"As a rule, natural fibers can breathe," Cyburt said.
Sheikh said that she suggests students try out something unique and fashionable to stay warm.
"We have a story coming out this issue called ‘Winter Coat Re-vamp’ and it’s basically alternates to the parka,""Sheikh said.
Burkhart said that she believes students need layers to prevent conditions caused by cold weather, but also to stay stylish.
"Multiple thin layers are better than a few thick ones because the air trapped between the layers will insulate you, "Burkart said.
Who are the experts?
Marcy Cyburt, the director of sales at Detroit Sewn, Tanya Sheikh, the women's fashion director for VIM magazine at MSU, and Christina Burkhart, a meteorologist at ABC12 Flint.
So, what do they say?
Cyburt said that she recommends for students to stick to natural fibers such as wool, cotton and bamboo in order to keep them warm, yet fashionable.
"As a rule, natural fibers can breathe," Cyburt said.
Sheikh said that she suggests students try out something unique and fashionable to stay warm.
"We have a story coming out this issue called ‘Winter Coat Re-vamp’ and it’s basically alternates to the parka,""Sheikh said.
Burkhart said that she believes students need layers to prevent conditions caused by cold weather, but also to stay stylish.
"Multiple thin layers are better than a few thick ones because the air trapped between the layers will insulate you, "Burkart said.
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