The (Columbia) Sartorialist
anna meininger and esther adzhiashvili
Anna Meininger, CC ’10
The transition to spring is always a tricky one, especially with the fickle weather we have experienced this year. Vests are a functional and stylish way to keep up with Mother Nature’s mood swings. Here, key basics are employed to great effect: a crisp white shirt is layered over a brown tank to showcase a spring-break tan, and slim fit pants complete the look. The basics allow her vest to steal the show with its quirky mix of colorful prints and plaid pockets. Finished with a relaxed boot, this outfit has a very comfortable feel to it. My favorite part is the unexpected-but-fun toggle button detail.
Esther Adzhiashvili, CC ’10
Plaid—divorced from its farmer-hick husband and downtown-hipster love affair—has developed a more polished look. This shirt is cut in a surprisingly sophisticated way and uses a fresh mix of electric colors. The brown boots lengthen her legs, and their semi-gloss quality highlights her beautiful hair. The essential component of the look, however, is the quiet blue creeping into her outfit, through her exotic gold bracelet and her subtle nail polish (Chanel blue satin, perhaps?). The bag and umbrella defend the case for statement accessories, although in this outfit, I suspect they were purely functional additions. Of course, even careless add-ons can impress—personal style is undeniable.