Best dressed males on campus

Real Guys. Real Style. The Men of Georgia College

THE HIPSTER:

Jack Webber

Major: Rhetoric, Senior

1. Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“I can dress myself.  I like being me, having my own style in a sense, but I am not going to lie and say that I am completely unique. The people I hang out with influence me, but I dress the way I do as a way to express myself. I like to stay casual and comfortable.  It depends on the day really, but the theme: comfortable.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“If I had to call it something, I guess trendy: the jean shorts, v-necks, high top Nikes. It is trendy, but rough around the edges.”

3. What do you like about your look?

“It’s me. It encompasses me right now. I’m making decisions for myself and at the end of the day, I am expressing myself the way I want to. I am in a season where I want to be rougher, edgier.  What I like is that I don’t think about it too much…I just kind of do it.”

4. Where do you like to shop?

“Everywhere really. I like thrift stores because it’s cheap, but I also love Express.”

5.  Do you have a fashion inspiration?

“I don’t have a specific inspiration. When something looks cool, I try it out and see if it works for me. I like to browse and try new things…Oh gosh, wait. I’ve got one: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

6.  Is fashion or style important to you?

“Not really even though fashion has always been a part of me—clothes are awesome. But fashion is something I really like to play with.  It’s a great way to express yourself and identify with people. I love fashion, but I would not say it is something dear to me.”

7. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

“The shirt I am wearing now. And this orange skully hat my grandfather gave me. Everything I own is my favorite.”

THE ARTIST:

Sean Corbett, 19

1. Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“Growing upI was one of those kids whose mother always dressed them. I dress the way I do because it is the opposite of the way she dressed me. That way I have a choice to express myself my way.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“Artsy. You know, the ‘Man-Pris’ and TOMS.”

3. What do you like about your look?

“I like that not a lot of people do it.  I am not saying I have to be original. I am fine looking like everyone else, but I like having a look that is hard to classify. I have my own look and I like that.”

4. Where do you like to shop?

“PacSun and Target.”

5.  Do you have a fashion inspiration?

“I don’t have one inspiration.  If I see something on someone who pulls it off nicely, I am inspired to try that look too…if I can pull it off.”

6.   Is fashion or style important to you?

“I like and appreciate fashion, but I am not the best at it.  I like looking nice and I appreciate people who are very fashionable.”

7. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

“My signature piece: the V-Neck.”

THE JOCK

Will Slade, 19

Major: Undeclared, Freshman

1.  Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“I like to be comfortable, unless I am going out. Then I like to dress it up a bit.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“Athletic. Preppy. Fratty.”

3. What do you like about your look?

“It expresses who I am. I dress athletic because it shows that I am relaxed and fun. The preppy, fratty part of how I dress shows my more serious side.”

4. Where do you like to shop?

“Polo.”

5.  Do you have a fashion inspiration?

“No. I don’t care that much.”

6.   Is fashion or style important to you?

“Not particularly.”

7. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

“No.”

THE SCENESTER

Wictor Andersson, 20

1.  Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“I like dressing fun and goofy. I wear bright colors, even my shoes and scarves. I really like cardigans and U-neck shirts with slim fit jeans. I am also a big Converse fan.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“Preppy with a touch of Indie. Maybe a little goofy too.”

3. What do you like about your look?

“I like that it is personal.  My look is more common in Europe than it is here and I sort of stand out by what I wear here, which is kind of cool.”

4. Where do you like to shop?

“Urban Outfitters, H&M, Carling (Sweden), Ralph Lauren, asos.com

5.  Do you have a fashion inspiration?

“My brother…he is pretty indie.”

6.   Is fashion or style important to you?

“Yes. It is important because it is a way to express yourself and show who you are.  It is easy to get caught in a stereotype and fashion is a way out.  It’s cool because it is a way to be set apart and show who you are in a confident way.”

7. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

“Cardigans and skinny jeans.”

THE PREPSTER

Tyler Franks, 20

Major: Exercise Science, sophomore

1.  Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“My dad wrote a book called ‘Prepare for Success’ and one of the chapters talks about the importance of dressing for success.  It is kind of instilled in me now.  I dress professionally to show teachers that I want to be successful in their class and that I desire to do well. I think it shows a respect for them and for myself.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“Clean.”

3. What do you like about your look?

“That I feel professional. I like to maintain a sense of classiness.”

4. Where do you like to shop?

“Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, T.J. Maxx, Southern Tide.”

5.  Do you have a fashion inspiration?

“Daniel Polotta.”

6.  Is fashion important to you?

“Yes. I think fashion is important to everyone in a sense.  It shows who a person is, if they are comfortable and have self-esteem.”

7. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

“Blue slacks.”

THE ACADEMICIAN

Chase Hurliman, 22

Major: Rhetoric, Senior

1. Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“I like looking classy and through style, you are able to show who you are and be proud of that.  What people wear shows a lot about who they are. I like to look distinguished and carry a sense of respect.  It helps me take work seriously.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“Suave and Classy.”

3. What do you like about your look?

“I love suits.”

4. Where do you like to shop?

“A lot of outlet stores, but I love Brooks Brothers, Vineyard Vines, Polo, and Ralph Lauren. I think Brooks Brothers is my ideal image.”

5.  Do you have a fashion inspiration?

“My grandfather. He lived in Zurich and always wore suits.”

6.  Is fashion important to you?

“I would not say important. I think it’s important to care how you look for the purpose of representing yourself, but fashion as a whole is not important to me.”

7. Do you have a favorite piece of clothing?

“My gray sports coat.”

THE IVY-LEAGUER

Johan Wadstein, 20

1.  Tell me about your look…why do you dress the way you do?

“I have always been interested in clothes. I like to follow fashion, but I always try to personalize it. I like to dress up in nice shirts and bright colors…you know, to stick out a bit.  I like to be noticed, but you can tell a lot about a person by the way they dress.”

2. If you had to give it a name, what would you call your look?

“A mix of preppy and classy.”

3. What do you like about your look?

I always try to express myself in different situations.  For example, if it’s sunny, I will probably dress preppy and bright, to show happiness. If it feels good, then I feel good.

4. Where do you like to shop?

Zara, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Ralph Lauren.  I also like Italian clothes—Dundop and Hugo Bass.

5. Do you have a fashion inspiration?

I don’t have a specific inspiration. I like to look to people around me. I take from all different styles and mix it up to make it my own. I don’t want a certain look as a whole. I am inspired by an array of different looks.

6. Is fashion important to you?

Yes. It’s a way to express yourself— to show who you are and feel good about yourself.

7. Do you have a favorite or signature piece of clothing?

No.

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