Welcome to the inaugural edition of Well-Dressed Western, an ode to all things stylistic, aesthetic and eclectic on the Hill. With each edition, the Talisman will feature a collection of individuals from all ends of the style spectrum to pay tribute to the diversity, both in clothing and personality, at WKU.
In true journalistic fashion, a photographer and I wandered through every peak and valley of campus in hopes of finding students who defy the status quo and don something other than the typical collegiate uniform of sweatshirts and various Nike apparel.
Much to our excitement, we came across these gems (who participated without qualms, despite our “Insta-stalk-in real-life” nature):
Andrew Critchelow, a senior from Rineyville
Major: Journalism
One-stop shop: Gap
Staple piece: Floral shirt, as pictured
Kate Love, a senior from Madisonville
Major: Environmental science
One-stop shop: Goodwill
Staple piece(s): Oversized sweaters, Birkenstocks
Self-defined style: “Grandma chic”
Blake Wetton, a sophomore from Russellville
Major: English and Arabic
Self-defined style: “Look good, feel good.”
Julia Adams, a freshman from Louisville
Major: Journalism
One-stop shop: Goodwill
Self-defined style: “Kindergarten teacher of the ’80s”
Ryan Blankenship, a freshman from Springsboro, Ohio
Major: English
One-stop shop: Salvation Army
Staple piece: Jean jacket
Self-defined style: “Colors. I love colors.”