As expected, this winter is filled with fleece and color. Layering has become a staple for students as we travel from the harsh outdoors to the heated classrooms. Layering a turtleneck under a sweatshirt or another jacket over one is a great way to add definition to an outfit while staying warm outside and cool inside. Wearing a smaller jacket under your winter coat proves successful in upgrading a comfortable outfit to be able to acclimate to the temperature. Fleece has been huge this winter. Whether it be a quarter buttoned pull-over or a zip up jacket, the fun and elaborate patterns level up any look with a whimsical flair. For footwear, platform styles have proven they’re here to stay. With brands like Nike, Converse and Doc Martens filling the need for a cool and comfortable platform shoe, students are embracing the style. When faced with harsh winter weather, personal style can become hard to express under a warm winter coat. But as the winter progresses, I’m excited to see where Miami’s style goes as we continue to express ourselves now that we’re all back on campus.

First year Olivia Dustrud - Kinesiology

Junior Morgan Thompson - Urban Planning

First year Gabrielle Lynch - Diplomacy and Global Politics

Junior Elle Prusko - Marketing and Business Analytics

Sophomore Clara Taylor - Marketing