Springfest is one of Union’s most anticipated events wherein the school brings musicians from all over to put on an iconic performance for the students.. Naturally, it is no surprise that the students love to dress up for this significant day on campus. Fashion is a crucial element of Springfest for many students.
Union students see this day as a way to express themselves and have a fun excuse to go all-out with their outfits. This year, there were a lot of common themes in people’s attires: most outfits were vibrant, patterned, bohemian, and chic. Many students embraced the “spring-themed” look with their outfits, using the season as an inspiration for what they wore, while others dressed up to match the vibes of the artists in the lineup.
Outfits saw varying levels of masculinity and femininity, colors, fitting, styles, and accessories. We at Concordiensis talked to a few such students to take a closer look at what they wore and what these outfits meant to them, to uncover the fashion significance of this event on the Union community.
Junior Maia decided on her aesthetic before she decided on an outfit. She knew she wanted an alternative and Indie look. Since her friend was wearing a “bomb outfit”, she had to bring the same energy to the event. She settled on vibrant eyeshadow, gems, a printed tube top, and burgundy flare leggings. bringing her artistic vision to life.
Senior Nickky Obay adorned a cropped, long-sleeved, leopard-printed shirt with dark blue skinny jeans, and a golden body chain. She stated that the outfit was “impromptu besides the body chain,” Getting ready for Springfest in an outfit she loved so much made the event even more fun for her.
First year Caleb Hill wore a black cropped tank top and white crochet pants. At first, he had planned on wearing a crochet cardigan. However, it didn’t work as well as anticipated, so he went for a more bohemian and chic “Coachella-inspired look.”
Another first year Kate Andre settled on vibrant, flowy pants with an elaborate print paired with a white shirt to match the spring aesthetic that was starting to engulf campus.
Junior Edgar Pastran wore a beige shirt with a colorful and patterned button-down, and black shorts. He didn’t have a firm plan about what he would wear, but knew he wanted a pop of color to match the season.
Students outdid themselves with their outfits even beyond the people we were able to talk to, making Springfest a festival of fashion.
