Rome, Italy
UD Junior Clara Cvik is spending her spring semester studying in the Italian capital city of
Rome. While packing for her semester abroad, Cvik focused on curating the perfect European
wardrobe, with flowy skirts and dresses, tall boots and vintage leather jackets. Yet, after her first
week there she noticed a different uniform among the Romans her age. “The younger generation
really doesn’t dress nice, they often wear a lot of skinny jeans, sneakers, and sweatshirts for the
most part,” said Cvik. “I really don’t see them following American trends. It’s become easy to
spot who is international and who is American; the American students dress up.” Cvik says she’s
gravitated towards t-shirts, bomber jackets, and Carhartt cargos, channeling the younger style.
Muted looks with neutral colors are in, allowing you to blend into the color palette of the ancient
city.
Prague, Czech Republic
This semester Julia Shea can be found in the quaint streets of Prague, an Eastern European city
that faces icy winters and is often coated with thick layers of snow. Coming from the States,
Shea noticed a difference in the locals' attire, noting that “their fashion and their aesthetic is very
functional, rather than the over-the-top style of New York City.” Amid the colorful buildings
found in Old Town Square, the people of Prague regularly wear neutral colors and warm,
cohesive looks. “I think the style here is ahead of the US in the sense that it's a little more
age-appropriate and just feels more like an adults’ style,” explained Shea.“There is way less fast
fashion, it feels more like real clothing.” Shea says she dresses for warmth over anything,
reaching for more mature pieces such as tailored trousers, tweed blazers, sweaters, and skinny
scarfs.
Sydney, Australia
For the first two months of the spring semester, Marcaela Allen spent her time studying in
Sydney, Australia. Upon her arrival, Allen immediately saw a link between US and Aussie style,
but with a modernized twist. “The main thing that I see is ‘techie streetwear’, like parachute
pants, puffers, and crossbody bags,” said Allen. And, like America, “sneaker culture is really,
really big here.” When packing for Sydney, Allen focused on leaning more into her urban style,
going “straight for the ‘jorts,’ a pair of parachute pants that had to come, and loafers to mix it
up.” Allen said, “It’s really just about the pairing and the versatility of each item.” Australian
summer is the perfect time to grab your graphic tees and cargo pants. Casual is key!
Paris, France
French Girl Fashion has dominated fashion trends for years, with effortlessly chic silhouettes.
While studying in Paris for her spring semester, Delany Slattery noticed a diversity in the local
style. “To me, Parisian style isn’t exactly one thing,” said Slattery. “Just like America, style
varies person to person, and when you’re walking the streets you won’t see a singular blueprint
for what is ‘Parisian.'” Yet, Slattery says her closet has transitioned to include many more
interchangeable pieces, creating the perfect Parisian capsule wardrobe, with classic denim and
neutrals waiting to be paired in countless ways. After immersing herself in the city’s style,
Slattery realized that Paris is “still a city full of normal working people and students just like us
who want to be comfortable in what they wear.”
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