Lincoln’s best dressed students: The first look into the fashion of 2022

Welcome to the first look into Lincoln’s fashion of 2022. The second semester has just begun, and students are excelling with their creative and stylish outfits. It has been cold and windy in Lincoln at the moment, so layering has been key within the student’s choice of clothing and of course, staying comfy.

The tend of this week has definitely been wearing a warm jacket, showing that wearing a jacket does not always have to ruin your outfit (except on a night out). We hope that this provides you with some style info on how to stay warm during these cold days, while still looking stylish.

Harry – English and Creative Writing

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My top, I’m not sure where it is from, I got it as a Christmas present. But the top I’m layering underneath is from Primark, my jacket is from Yak Clothing and is vintage, my jeans are Levi’s which I got from Rock Retro, and my shoes are from Primark.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

My necklace, which is my birthstone and my jeans.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

I don’t really care about brands, brands don’t really interest me. But if I had to choose one then I would pick Dr. Martens.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

I go to a lot of charity shops to buy my clothes and I also use apps like eBay and Etsy as well. I do also make my own clothes or buy stuff from charity shops and turn them into s0mething else.

What would you describe your style as?

Androgynous and alternative.

Martyna – Foundation Art and Illustration

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My earrings are from eBay, my dress is from Sainsbury’s, my top is from Matalan, I am not sure where my shoes are from, I think they might be from Primark.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

I would say my earrings.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

I usually shop from a lot of charity shops and second-hand stores. I also shop from online second-hand shops like Vinted.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

Yes, as I said I shop from a lot of second-hand places.

What would you describe your style as?

I don’t know, I dress differently every single time, just a bit of everything really.

Kiera – History

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My shoes are from Crocs, my trousers are from New Look, my top is from Primark, and my jacket is Taylor Swift merch.

What is your favourite item you are wearing? 

Definitely my Crocs, I love them.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

I don’t really have a favourite brand, I just find stuff that suites my aesthetic and buy that.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

Sometimes I do for going out clothes. I buy from Rock box to get festival outfits.

What would you describe your style as?

I’m not sure, definitely comfy, and when I’m going out, edgy and dark.

Alex – Fine Arts

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My dungarees are from a tiny shop near my home town, my jacket and top are from Primark, my shoes are from Vans and my bag I got at one of the Bring Me the Horizon concerts.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

Has to be my dungarees.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

Run and Fly, as they do really cool dungarees, H&M and Primark.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

Run and Fly are one, I also shop at Lucy and Yak and Yellow Brick Road.

What would you describe your style as?

Very different.

Akhleema – Law and Criminology

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My shoes are Jordan Nike’s, my trousers are from Stradivarius, my t-shirt is from Asos and also is my Dickies hoodie.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

My favourite item has to be my Jordan’s.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

My favourite brands are Nike, Carhartt, Zara, Stradivarius, Pull and Bear and Asos.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

I haven’t really, I do usually just go online and use Asos.

What would you describe your style as?

My style is very casual and stylish, I’d say I’ve certainly got a certain type of look which is baggy everything.

Jasmine – Foundation Art and Illustration

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My dress is from Zara, my shoes are from Dr. Martens, my belt is from Primark and my rings are from charity shops and Primark.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

I would say my shoes.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

I don’t really have a favourite brand, I usually get my clothes from charity shops.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

Yes, as I said I hope at charity shops and a lot of second-hand places.

What would you describe your style as?

I don’t really wear a dress, this is like the only time I have worn one recently, I mainly dress comfortable and cute.

Amelia – English and Journalism

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My top is from H&M, my trousers are from Fab Vintage and my shoes are Converse.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

My trousers as they were a bargain.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

I would say Urban Outfitters and H&M.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

Yes, I shop at vintage shops quite a lot.

What would you describe your style as?

I’m not sure what my style is, but one of my friends describe my style as trendy, indie and sparkles.

Tia – Psychology

Where is everything you are wearing from?

My jeans are from Urban Outfitters, my vest is from Zara, my hoodie is Ralph Lauren but I got it off Depop, and my coat is from New Look.

What is your favourite item you are wearing?

I would say my Jeans.

What are your favourite clothing brands?

Urban Outfitters, H&M, Zara and Pull&Bear.

Do you shop from any independent companies?

Yes, I do, I get a lot of my sweatshirts and accessories from Etsy, charity shops, Depop and markets.

What would you describe your style as?

My style is kind of 2000s rom com mixed with soft cottagecore.

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