The DM Manual of Style

Remember the glorious days of Spring? The beginning of the term when the Green was no longer a vast tundra that you dreaded crossing to get to 7:45 a.m. drill on time, but rather an all purpose space: a better study space than Sanborn, an eating space better than the best, most facetime-y Collis table and a soft, plush bed better than your extra-long twin in the basement of the River. The recent change in climate (read: rain) that has overstayed its welcome makes those beautiful early days seem ages away a distant memory faint enough to drive the sanest of fashion enthusiasts over the edge.

Those days in which we naively believed we had reached the promised land of floral prints and high waisted shorts were plagued by fashionistas itching to break out their new colors and shapes. The dark, cold, damp weather has seemingly driven them back into the caves they thought they had abandoned after hibernating for the better part of last term, or at least that's what one might think.

So this week we decided to do things a little differently. Determined to find the fashionistas we knew existed, we hit the streets, catching people between classes, on their way to meetings or just confidently strutting their stuff across campus. After a series of compliments they were persuaded to help us out. As proof of their existence, if for nothing more for our sanity, we have decided to feature them in this week's Manual.Rachael Kandath '10 echoed the grey tones of the gloomy Spring afternoon in her dark palette wearing a black fitted dress with layered skirt under a thin grey cardigan. Although these colors don't scream spring, the floral detailing of the beautiful dress remind us that even dark days can be springy. We also loved her grey leather ankle-boots.

Stella Safari '13 refuses to the let the clouds get her down. This Spring day, she starts off with a belted, high-wasted patterned skirt, a highlighter yellow top and cognac sandals a classic warm weather look. Then she uses the cold to her advantage sporting detailed black tights and rocking an oversized dark green sweater. This urban look makes cold days functional and seasonal. Take a note from Stella, don't be afraid of the oversized sweater.

Yaa Obeng '10 didn't have time to stop and talk to us but she managed to still make an impression with her mix of bright spring colors and warm layers in the unseasonable wind. These three fashionistas represent a number of well-dressed divas that we accosted. We want to thank all of the other people who allowed us to use them for inspiration. Keep up the good work! As For the rest of you, we'll be on the lookout. You never know, you could be next. If you see fashionable people on campus that you think deserve to be applauded, blitz DMStyle. We'd love your help keeping Dartmouth fashionable.