EFFORTLESS AESTHETICS: STYLE AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROMe
Spring 2015
It has been that week. That week when temperatures soar so high, all you can think about is camping out in the nearest gelateria- both day and night. That week when it’s so hot, tanning seems like a luxury you almost cannot afford. But it has also been that week when the sundress that’s been sitting in the back of your closet for whole semester suddenly becomes your only solution for beating the heat. Study abroad students at the American University of Rome used their signature senses of style to transition to summer as temperatures climbed into the 80s Fahrenheit over the past few days. Prints and Pastels Members of the student body used designs and vibrant hues to welcome summer’s imminent arrival. For instance, prints were the way to go for Boston College student Isabella Salvatori: “I love summer clothes because I don’t have to wear the same two jackets all the time and it’s easier to get dressed when you just put one piece- like one dress- on.” Allison Cox from Carlow University opted for an outfit that drew more attention to its color than her lower half: “I'm wearing a coral summer dress today because it's very hot outside and being in Italy, I don't want to wear shorts.” A Hybrid Look A combination of cool- and warm-weather items worked for Eryn Davis. The University of Miami student’s outfit was a nod to both past and upcoming seasons. She paired boots with her summer look to greet the heat: “I’ve been really excited about the warm weather because I used to live in perpetual summer for about two and a half years, so my entire wardrobe has been summer clothes. Now that the weather’s warm I’m really able to sport my actual style…[these shorts] look like a skirt but they’re actually shorts.” Relaxed Chic AUR study abroad students also used casual items to channel summer. Danny Maloney from LaSalle University stayed a bit more covered up on his upper half, but his shorts added a pop of color: “Now that it’s almost summer, I’m wearing brighter colors every now and then to kind of reflect the mood of the weather. I’m wearing shorts because it’s hot and I’m gonna defy Roman fashion- get a little sun- and I’m wearing my sunglasses a lot more now, too.” American University student Rachel Roderick also kept Italy’s traditional nature in mind: “Italy’s more of a conservative culture, so I didn’t wanna go right into shorts or a skirt. So I went with printed pants because they’re white and gray, and are kind of not as absorbent of the sun as something that would be in black. And then I went with a tank top so that at least I’d have some air hitting some part of my body. And you know, with the shoes...they’re comfy, they’re cool, you can wear them without socks, kinda like transitioning toward the boat shoes of the summer, so it’s a good in-between piece."
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AuthorHey! I'm Jane Burnett and I'm studying abroad at AUR in Italy during the Spring 2015 semester. Stay dazzled by campus fashion with me here! CategoriesArchives |