Growing up with two older brothers I was usually always referred to as “Lil Coop.” As I got older it seemed even more fitting since I was always the shortest girl among my peers. This always makes a pretty large impact on my fashion choices. I admire the classic fashion icons such as Kate Middleton and Audrey Hepburn. Kate Middleton is a big fan of coatdresses but with my relatively petite frame a coatdress seems to look like it’s swallowing me.
Although I admire these glamorous fashion icons I’m still a college student and Kate Middleton’s love for Stuart Weitzman wedges doesn’t exactly fit into my budget. I love to buy the basics such as striped T-shirts, a white button-down and a simple pair of jeans. All of these items can be easily dressed up simply by putting on a pair of killer heels, a statement necklace or a bold lip.
Coming to you from the University of Iowa, I am currently pursuing a degree in journalism and American studies. I hope my readers will learn how you can dress to impress while still being on a budget. There’s nothing wrong with splurging every once in a while on a pair of shoes that you can’t live without. Just remember you might find your favorite item of clothing in the clearance section, thrift shop or garage sale.
“By far the best dressing up outfit I ever had was a wonderful pair of clown dungarees, which my Granny made.” Even my style idol, Kate Middleton thinks so.
