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Clothing businesses often advertise clothes as "one size fits all" when in reality, they only fit a certain type of body shape.

Small businesses are not inclusive

By Summer Fitzgerald | February 9, 2022
While environmental and ethical standards are important factors to consider while shopping sustainably, the idea of size inclusion often goes ignored.
Corduroy is a material common seen in skirts and jackets that is known for its durability.

Fall Fashion emphasizes comfort with style

By Alyse Jones | August 26, 2019

With the weather growing colder, warm and comfortable clothing will be a staple of the fall fashion.

Knitting DIY: Winter Hat

By Sarah Lalond | December 14, 2018

Brace your friends against the cold DeKalb winter by crafting a cute, homemade Christmas present with a knit hat. Grab Your ToolsKnit hats are typically made with bigger, chunky stitches. Choose a skein that needs at least a nine mm needle.Walmart has...

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Shop Around: Changing seasons mean new boot deals

By Abby Wisecarver | November 29, 2018

With this time of year, fashion trends change. Put away those flip-flops and sandals, because it’s time to break out the boots. Although most boots can be expensive, if you shop around, consumers can have the same style for a cheaper price.For this...

Winter Clothing Drive to accept donations until end of semester

By Northern Star Staff | November 28, 2018

DeKALB — Members of First and Second Year Experience [FYSE] and Student Involvement & Leadership Development [SILD] brought the giving spirit to campus this semester with the Winter Clothing Drive.The Winter Clothing Drive has been open since the...

Embrace Hipster fashion with trendy tips

Embrace Hipster fashion with trendy tips

By Kayla Cameron | October 22, 2013

Don’t trade in your McDonald’s coffee for an organic chai latte to look hipster.

Rock the glasses

Not everyone has a prescription for their glasses. For those without prescription glasses, don’t fret: Buy fake glasses at stores like Forever 21 and H&M. If you’re not feeling confident in your glasses, opt for some Ray-Ban knockoffs or a pair of circle-lens sunglasses. Both of these shades are spotted often in the hipster style.

Invest in skinny jeans

Hipsters go crazy for skinny jeans; however, make sure you don’t get ones that are too skinny because they could end up looking too constricting.

Buy skinny jeans in a light wash or khaki pants.

Search for the right shoes

Hipsters are all about the flat wear. Get a shoe that has some durable material. Some options for flat wear include Oxford shoes, combat boots like Dr. Martens and high-tops like Converse. Most hipsters would never choose to wear a high heel.

Know the stores

To be a hipster, you’ve got to act like a hipster, and that means knowing where to shop.

Most hipsters shop at thrift stores, but t hat isn’t always the case. Other options are American Apparel, Urban Outfitters and H&M. These are the perfect stores to get you started on your hipster wardrobe. Also, hipsters tend to shy away from mainstream fashion and go for unusual or original piece

Never admit

Your riveting journey from average to a super cool inner hipster shouldn’t include bragging — save that for the mainstream junkies.

High-waisted shorts work in fall

High-waisted shorts work in fall

By Aymie Telinski | September 10, 2013

The fashionable high-waisted shorts seen throughout summer music festivals can still be worn today.This trend isn’t completely new to the fashion world. Moms have been rocking these bad boys since the ’80s; however, shorts have gone from plain blue,...

Women shouldn’t have to conform to modesty standards

By Hayley Devitt | April 28, 2013

With summer on the horizon, clothes are shrinking and judgment abounds. While men are told only to keep a neat appearance, women and girls are urged to stay “modest,” as if their bodies are a source of shame and moral deterioration. Some girls really...