Letter to the Editor: Zarin's Response to "Fashion"

By Mileen Zarin

I wouldn't even consider this an "issue,"— if people dress the same then it is based off of their personal opinion and style.

Granted, many people buy certain brands depending on where they are from (e.g. Rainbows in California and Sperry's on the east coast) and I don't think that it is necessarily a bad thing to walk around campus with simple and classic style rather than with pink hair or hideous cargo pants.

Moreover, for those people who find the need to TRY and stand-out to gain attention by looking different, then there is clearly an underlying insecurity issue.

However, if your style is truly one that includes colored hair or piercings then that is wonderful and you should express it!

In conclusion, urging Santa Clara students to be "interesting" by dressing outlandishly and in poor taste promotes inauthenticity around our campus — so if students want to wear their plain J.Crew cardigan with blue jeans or business apparel, then those students have decided to be themselves as well, while simultaneously reflecting on how seriously Santa Clara students take their academics and prospective job opportunities.

Mileen Zarin

Class of 2014