When Taylor approached me to compliment my high-waisted green denim jeans, I was shocked because her outfit was the one that deserved to be praised! 

As we scouted out a spot to take photos, I learned that Taylor is a true thrifter. She’s all about having a priceless look without breaking the bank. Taylor thrifted her entire outfit. I was begging her to teach me her ways!

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Taylor 101

Name: Taylor 

School: University of South Florida

Major: International Business 

Class: Senior

Hometown: Pinellas Park, FL

Let’s Talk Fashion

Who or what inspires your style? “That’s really tough because I get inspiration from everywhere. I get inspiration from nature. I get inspiration from old people, even! I think just other people that I feel like [I] connect with visually. Like, I see someone on the street that I’m like ‘wow, I really like how they look,’ [and] I’ll try to emulate that in my fashion.”

Where do you like to shop? “Mostly thrift stores. Online: Etsy, eBay, and places like that. I’m not really into [shopping at] Urban Outfitters or anything like that unless I really have to.”

How would you describe your sense of style? “I usually go with however my mood is and then I try to match the style to how I’m feeling. So if I’m feeling a little punk rock then I’ll wear something like that. If I’m feeling hip-hop then I’ll wear something that matches that. But I would probably have to compare it to the ’90s era.” 

What advice would you give other students looking to improve their style? “Just to not worry about what’s going on in the world of [fashion and] not to worry about how other people might see you. Just create your own vision of yourself in your own mind [and] just try to follow that.”

How would you describe your sense of style? “Eclectic. It can vary from casual to extremely dressed up. From masculine to extremely feminine. Just eclectic.”