​Spring Trends on the Hill

By Camilla Norton ’25

The initiation of spring brings many things: the bright blooming of flowers, the humming buzz of bees, eager animals coming out of hibernation, and the breaking out of skirts and simultaneously the return of the second layer — ironically enough; however, that’s a discussion for another article.
 
As you walk around Westminster’s campus on an average spring day, it's easy to spot recurring trends and themes in students' clothing. You'll notice an increase in bright florals, lighter-colored clothing, and fewer jean wearers, especially in the later weeks of May when the weather gets increasingly hotter.
 
Although each student is unique in terms of their stylistic choices, some articles of clothing and trends are classic and easy to predict. For example, white jeans. Although some fashion connoisseurs might argue that wearing white jeans before Memorial Day is a disgrace, Westminster students are oblivious to this appeal. Instead, having white jeans in your wardrobe is a staple for spring on the hill. Despite being hard to keep clean, they are easy to pair and ensure you can keep rocking the second-layer look all year.
 
Another recurring spring trend is longer-length dresses and skirts, whether patterned or plain. These are typically worn with a t-shirt on hotter days and a sweater during the chilly first few weeks of spring. They’re easy to wear on a cold or warm day, and you don't have to worry about a second layer on top — what could be better?
 
Although these trends have consistently reoccurred during my springs on the hill, there are always new and innovative trends as well. Like all fashion trends in general, these trends emerge from a variety of influences such as Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok. For example, sports shoes such as Adidas Sambas and Adidas Campuses are a recent trend. Many Westminster students have been wearing these in the fall and winter, and I expect to see the same shoes in lighter, more pastel colors in the spring. Another popular online trend is linen pants, which can also be worn to school on especially warm days when you still want to wear pants.
 
Overall, fashion is a form of self-expression and a way to bring people together. Identifying our commonalities through things such as clothing choices can bring us closer together. On the hill, there are various forms of clothing and stylistic choices. However, some of these trends unite us in a way we would have never realized.