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Sidewalk Style: The Belt Way

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For this week’s Sidewalk Style, we stopped Howard University freshman Marsha Leo to check out her belted jacket and bright jeans. Read on to see more photos—and to take a poll on what you think of her style choices.

By Rachel Cothran   Published Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Marsha Leo, 19
Freshman, Howard University

What she’s wearing: Nine West boots; Forever 21 jeans; belt, cuff bracelet, bag, and jacket from Burlington Coat Factory.

Describe your style:
“Casually cute.”

Favorite stores?
“DSW for shoes and Forever 21. You can’t go wrong.”

Tell me about style at Howard.
“It’s very diverse. Everyone has his or her own style, so you don’t really feel a need to be like anyone else. People like to carve out their own look.”

What styles are popular at Howard at the moment?
“Scarves. Fall means a lot of gray and black, so everyone’s wearing scarves in bright colors to accessorize. Boots with fitted jeans are big, and colorful tights are popular, too.”

What do you think of Michelle Obama’s style?
“She’s classic and conservative but very fresh. I think it’ll change the way people dress—they’ll be a little less stuffy and formal.”

Rachel says:
Marsha is wearing a key trend for fall and winter that also happens to be very wearable: belted outerwear. The stretchy style of her belt is great for this, because it breaks up the line of the belt while accommodating even the bulkiest of coats or jackets.

Comments

Come back to Howard and cover some of the guys! We have style too!

Posted by: Chuk, Dec 11, 2008 03:36:54 PM

Thats my girl, very cute, love the boots.

Posted by: Phylicia, Nov 13, 2008 09:12:13 AM

This is so cute n chic.. simple with a twist of flavor.. I love the boots n belt! Go marsha!

Posted by: carry, Nov 12, 2008 07:40:51 PM

Super cute! Finally something I can draw inspiration from :)

Posted by: clarendon, Nov 12, 2008 01:09:33 PM

Absolutely adorable. She looks chic, sophisticated, and totally put-together. And I want that jacket!

Posted by: K, Nov 12, 2008 07:13:53 AM

Now that’s very good look for a college student to have. Can someone say HU’s Next Top Model

Posted by: BDB, Nov 11, 2008 07:45:35 PM

I LOVE it...it’s too cute, too chic!!!

Posted by: Naomi, Nov 11, 2008 07:05:08 PM

her outfit is slammin, goes perfect witht the winter season

Posted by: Kevin, Nov 11, 2008 06:35:20 PM

Yay! Finally someone who has real style and shops on a budget like the rest of us. This is such a cute outfit!

Posted by: I second that, Nov 11, 2008 12:25:07 PM

This is adorable. Totally love it!

Posted by: I approve, Nov 11, 2008 07:53:51 AM

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