High (School) Fashion
Superman has his cape, Wonder Woman has her bracelets, and Captain America has his shield. Every hero wears something that makes them feel stronger, more capable, and the best version of themselves.
Couldn’t we all use an outfit like that?
As we enter back-to-school season, we asked a few teens what their go-to outfit is to feel confident, comfortable, and cool.
My favorite thing to wear is this outfit!
I love the tie in the back of the shirt and the shape of the jeans. I like wearing clothes that speak to me so I can show off my style while feeling cute and confident!
–Annabelle, 16, Dixie Heights
I like to mix basic pieces and more edgy streetwear styles. I do wear a lot of black. It matches everything!
My favorite things to wear are oversized sweaters and sweatshirts in the cooler months. The oversized tops offer a nice contrast with tighter pants. They are also incredibly comfortable and fend off chilly classroom temperatures.
Don’t worry about whether you look cool, although I’m 100% sure you will. Focus more on what clothes make you feel most comfortable and in your element. That energy will shine through!
– Dani, 14, SCPA
I prefer to wear athletic clothing, including skateboarding-inspired brands. I don’t even skateboard, but they are often clothes that fit me well and that I feel good in. Oh, and I lean toward wearing warm colors. They look good with my skin tone!
My favorite things to wear are jogger-style khaki pants. I personally don’t like wearing jeans. The joggers are a little more dressed up and just as versatile. They are also stretchy and fitted at the bottoms, which makes them comfortable to sit, work, run, and relax in.
My advice for kids picking out clothes for the school year is just pick up clothes that you like. Clothes that show who you are. Colors that are you. Be creative and have fun with it!
– Damien, 16, SCPA
My favorite piece to wear is a short, pastel rainbow dress. It is from a company called Selkie Collection, based in the UK/Europe and was a birthday gift to myself last year. I wear it in fancy and casual settings.
I like wearing this dress because it was the first super fancy, expensive thing I bought for myself with my own money. Last summer was my first job, and when that project was over, I used the money I saved up working to buy this dress. I am proud to own this dress because I worked very hard at my first job and this dress serves as a reminder of that.
I like to wear this dress because of the poofy skirt and gorgeous color, they make me feel confident and powerful. Being non-binary and dressing as feminine as I like to, I often get mistaken for a girl. This dress helps me remember that no matter what other people say, I am by no means a girl, and get to dress however I want.
My advice to people looking to feel cooler and more confident in their clothes is to research different styles and aesthetics. Pinterest has been pretty good for me personally for ideas, try some different stuff out and experiment, it's a great way to find new pieces, and to trust that you will find something that works for you and that you like.
No one is inherently “cooler” or “better” than you because they dress a certain way.
– Phoenix, 17, Walnut Hills High School