‘Fit Check: Convocation edition
Fit Check is back! For the first installment of this year, Lily ran into first-year students Ellie Schliebener and Rachel McNeil, two friends dressed up for convocation and wearing matching outfits.
What year are you in school?
Ellie Schliebener: We’re both first year.
What are your majors?
Rachel McNeil: I’m a business management major.
ES: And I’m a marketing major.
Can you tell me what you’re wearing today?
RM: My pants are from Dynamite, my top is from Aritzia and my shoes are from some store in Rutland … This [necklace] is from, like, a little shop in my hometown.
ES: [Shoes are] Blundstones, these [pants] are from Dynamite, this [top] is from Aritzia … This [necklace] is from Everjewel.
Did you mean to match today?
RM: We’re going to a team event right now, so our whole team has to dress up.
How would you describe your sense of style?
RM: I would say my sense of style is basic and comfortable.
ES: My sense of style is comfy but cute.
Do you have a favorite article of clothing? What is it?
RM: My favorite article of clothing is my Birkenstocks.
ES: My favorite article of clothing is a hoodie.
Where are your favorite places to shop?
RM: My favorite stores to shop at are LuLuLemon, Aritzia, and Dynamite.
ES: My favorite places to shop are Aritzia and LuLuLemon.
What’s the most recent article of clothing you bought?
RM: My most recent article of clothing I bought were socks from Dollar General.
ES: The most recent piece of clothing I bought was a Nike crewneck.
What’s a piece of fashion advice you swear by?
RM: My best piece of fashion advice is that socks and sandals are okay.
ES: My fashion advice is that fashion tape is essential when wearing body suits.
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