Spring flowers are blooming and so are the new fashion trends of the season. Rancho Cucamonga High School students have started to dress according to the long-awaited sunny weather.
In a recent survey, 61 students shared their fashion preferences and predictions for this upcoming season. There are many style aesthetics that students are wearing this spring. Some include the “Coastal Grandmother” aesthetic, which consists of linen sets and oversized button downs; “Boho chic” with lace, chiffon, and slouchy silhouettes; and, of course, a more “Maximalism” approach with bold patterns, chunky rings, and colorful shoes.
In the survey, 24% of participants said their spring style aligns most closely with a more casual aesthetic, and 21% said their style was more “Boho chic.” Pastel colors have always been considered “spring colors,” and the results of this survey only further prove this. The majority of students, 45%, said they were excited to wear pastel colors like muted pink, sage green, and baby blue this season. On the other hand, 27% of students voted to stick to a more neutral palette and wear colors like black, white, and beige.
“My favorite spring trend is wearing bright colors and florals,” sophomore Kenzy Abdelmish said.
One new fashion trend circulating on social media platforms like Pinterest and TikTok is incorporating asymmetry into outfits. This can be done by wearing off-the-shoulder tops and skirts or dresses over jeans. In the survey, 59% of respondents said they’d be open to trying to style asymmetrical pieces in their outfits.
Another fashion trend gaining popularity in the media is bubble hem skirts and dresses. However, it wasn’t as popular with RCHS students, and 62% agreed they were fun but not their personal style. When it comes to what kind of bottoms would dominate the trends this season, baggy jeans won with 44% of votes. Students also could agree that flowy skirts and dresses will be a staple this spring.
When asked where they are shopping for their spring wardrobe this year, 47% of respondents said they preferred to shop in stores for their clothes while 34% of the respondents said they prefer to buy their clothes second-hand from thrift and vintage stores. Overall, there was a divide between students regarding whether they will experiment with fashion this season or stick to their own personal style. It was split pretty evenly with 54% of students wanting to stay in their comfort zone and 45% willing to venture out this spring.
