Walking back from a hearty Krishna lunch out on the Plaza of the Americas (spaghetti Wednesday = flashing heart emoji sign), I catch a glimpse of a choker, denim skirt and striped crop top. No, I havenât been transported to the â90sâitâs just sartorial edginess!
Meet Danielle Garcia, a Rihanna and thrift-store loving UF native, and be prepared to be schooled on the alternative look thatâs always in vogue. Rock on to this, fellow Gators gals.
Name: Danielle Garcia
Age: 20
Year: Junior
Major: Art History
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Her Campus: What are you wearing and where is it from?
Danielle Garcia: âIâm wearing a denim skirt, which I think I got from Flashbacks, a thrift store on University. Itâs an asymmetrical jean cut skirt. Also, the shoes that Iâm wearing are white Nikes with baby blue checks and they were $7 at Flashbacks. The top is from Forever 21, and I got the belt at H&M. My choker is Forever 21.â
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HC: What are your favorite stores to shop at?
DG: âI wish I couldnât just say Forever 21, but I always shop there! Thrifting is what I really prefer, but I rarely do it. But, you know, H&M and stores like that. Maybe even department stores as well.â
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HC: Whatâs your style motto?
DG: âRetail on sale. So every time I do go to a retail store, I flock to the sales section and find really great things there.â
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HC: How would you describe your personal style as?
DG: âI strive to be an alt girlâyou know, like alternative. But sometimes I divert from it and look more done up for school, a little more business casual. For my casual wear, itâs typically black and skirt or bodysuit-heavy.â
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HC: Who are your style icons at the moment?
DG: âI donât really look up to anyone in particular. Maybe bands or artists. Mac DeMarco has this sad boy aesthetic, and itâs just rolled-up jeans and Vans, which is great. Oh waitâRihanna! Definitely her. Sheâs my fashionista. I wish I could dress like her all of the time.â
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HC: Whatâs your favorite piece in your wardrobe?
DG: âIâm going to have to say my bodysuit. I love it! Itâs black with spaghetti straps and it has a deep V-neck. I can combine it with so many things, like a choker with a black necklace or a skirt, or long black slacks that kind of taper at the end, or cute booties.â
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HC: Okay, last question of the day! Whatâs your style advice for Gator gals reading this?
DG: âI mean, youâll probably hear the cliche, âexpress yourself as best you can,â but I think it goes beyond that. For me, I see a lot of people looking the same, a plain T-shirt and jeans, and Iâm not trying to bag whoever conforms to that specific style or be mean, but I feel you should just step out and find your own style.â
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Photo Credit: Anna Burbano