By Carolyn Spalding & Elyse Schunkewitz
Photos by Elyse Schunkewitz/ The Lafayette
Interviewee: Haley Trowbridge ‘12
Location of interview: Skillman Library steps and the Quad
Carolyn Spalding: Where are you from?
Haley Trowbridge: North Potomac, Md.
CS: What are you wearing?
HT: My dress is from a thrift store in Paris; the jean jacket and shoes are from Urban Outfitters; and the tights and socks are both fromMonoprix. It’s kind of like the French version of Target.
CS: French clothing?! When did you go to France?
HT: I studied abroad in Paris last fall.
CS: Would you say that’s one of your style inspirations?
HT: Yes, but I think my sister is a bigger influence on my look. She’s younger and kind of ‘fashionably outrageous.’ She got me into cropping my own t-shirts. We shop together a lot.
CS: Does she shop at Urban Outfitters too? Is it a staple in your wardrobe?
HT: Yeah, it’s definitely one of our go-to places. I don’t really dress my age all the time. I go for a more casual, punky look, and Urban usually has what I’m looking for. I wear this jacket with everything.
CS: What are some of your other style influences?
HT: My friends from home are all really into fashion, but they like big designer names. I think a lot of people at Lafayette dress in a similarly sophisticated way, but I don’t see myself being able to pull off high-heeled boots! I get more of my inspiration from art and movies from the eighties and nineties.
CS: How did that come about?
HT: I’m an English major with a concentration in film studies, and I have an art minor. I love art and movies! They help me get creative with my wardrobe.
CS: I notice that you’re not wearing many accessories. Is that typical?
HT: I’m usually wearing a few rings. I love rings, especially cameos. But I am sort of lazy so, no, I don’t accessorize much.
CS: What is your favorite style season?
HT: Fall! I love it because you can layer everything, but you don’t have to bundle up like you do in the winter.
CS: Describe your style in three words.
HT: Fun. Retrospective. Eclectic.
We raided Haley’s closet and found…
Lots of sundresses, sweaters, jackets, Keds, Converse sneakers,and scarves.
“I love Fair Isle sweaters! And sweaters from the seventies. I wear them with scarves for the perfect, comfy fall look.”
