Name: Sara Dardari
Age: 18
Hometown: Glendale, CA
School: Chapman University
Major: Business “even though I’m in that stage of still wanting to be a doctor”
How has your background influenced your style?
“From kindergarten to twelfth grade I wore uniforms to school every day. I never had to wake up and question what I should wear that day, and at Chapman, I realized that picking out new outfits every day is not easy. Growing up in Los Angeles, style was definitely something of importance to one’s social status. In school, this didn’t affect me, but on weekends and summers I always felt pressured to be wearing the new trend.”
Who influences your style?
“I don’t have a specific person who influences my style, but I get inspiration from many Instagram fashion bloggers. I also get inspiration from walking around campus, as many girls here dress really cute. I don’t like to wear sweatpants or sweatshirts to class as it makes me feel lazy and not at my best, and also because at Chapman most people dress nicely to class.”
What’s your staple item in your closet? Why?
She jokingly says “just like any other Californian, I love my flip flops. They’re easy to slide on and I hate having to tie my shoes. They also match with almost everything. Another one of my staple items are my black jeans, they’re also easy to put on with any cute top to complete an outfit.”
Do you like to share your clothes?
“Like is a strong word, but growing up I always shared my clothes with my younger sister, Tamara; our sizes are pretty much the same. She is also really into fashion, and I always go to her for style advice. My Mom and I have the same shoe size, which is awesome because she owns so many fashionable pairs of shoes.”
How has social media affected your style?
“I think now more than ever social media plays such a huge role in fashion. I am always watching YouTube videos about influencers clothing hauls, lookbooks, as well as following them on other platforms to see their outfits. In middle school, especially, I wanted to look like these beauty gurus; I tried to dress like them, as well as do my make makeup like them. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve developed my own sense of style, but I still love to get inspired by people who are really passionate about fashion.”
What has been your favorite trend?
“I love tube tops because they’re cute and stylish “just like me”. I also love to wear leggings because they are comfortable, but make you look more put together than a pair of sweatpants.”
What’s your favorite store?
“I love Urban Outfitters, Brandy Melville, and Free People. They all have a similar style, but I go to them for different reasons. Urban has awesome jeans and cute accessories to make my outfits seem more put together. Brandy has really good basics and is usually pretty inexpensive. I love Free People for their cute dresses and unique pieces.”
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