By: Caden Choi
The waning of leaves comes with the renewal of wardrobes. Each year, students across the globe are faced with a daunting, yet thrilling task: fall fashion. At Orange Lutheran, Lancers are gearing up for a sunny autumn unique to SoCal. This year, students reflect on the evolution of their personal style and its tendency to shift with the new season. They reveal everything from fall staples for confidence to nostalgic inspirations. As October unfolds, florals and linens of summer shed to reveal the cozy textures of fall.
Delaney D’Antonio ‘27 reminisces on sentimental fall inspirations. She notes that “growing up, the Vampire Diaries” was her favorite show with “a large influence of fall aesthetic.” Today, she takes inspiration from her comfort childhood series and adapts it into her everyday style. She crafts outfits from brown wedge and black heel boots to mirror the show’s moody, elegant atmosphere.
Photo Credit: Delaney D’Antonio
Sopo Nakaidze ‘27 looks forward to fall each year. Her current wardrobe is an amalgamation of styles from California and Greece. She notes that “growing up in Europe has heavily influenced [her] style for every occasion and season.” When crafting outfits, she imagines herself in countries like London or Switzerland: “two countries that do fall the best!” Sopo also notes that confidence is the key to fashion. When making stylistic choices, she cares less about trends than she does individuality. Because especially in the transition years of high school, “being unique is important.”
Photo Credit: Sopo Nakaidze
Andrew He ‘27 transitions his summer wardrobe into fall by layering jackets over tees, creating looks that reflect the shifting season. He states that suede and leather outerwear is a large staple in his closet. He often turns to Pinterest for inspiration, creating mood boards to match his outfits and aesthetic. He notes that this season in particular centers around “elevated knitwear.” His approach to fashion is a testament to his progressive stylistic transition throughout high school. “I’ve become more confident in wearing bold pieces when I’m not afraid of judgement,” he says.
Orange Lutheran students share a common thread: dressing for confidence. Students note that fashion makes them feel like the best versions of themselves. The fall season sheds light on the uniqueness of each Orange Lutheran student. Trending, or not, we all have something spectacular to bring to the autumn table.
