Cover Photo: Juniors Evan Rosenau and Violet Rhoades model some amazing summer fashion! Photographs by Frazier.

Truth Frazier

Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to switch the sweatpants and hoodies to something a little lighter and a lot more fun! Whether students are planning to hit the beach with friends or talk over a bonfire, expressing unique style and staying cool is what the season’s about. In this article, the students of Hamilton High School will be showing you what they plan to put on this summer from top to bottom!

Tops

When it’s hot and humid outside, wearing a good top is key. Lots of students said that their favorite tops to wear are baggy graphic tees, off-the-shoulder tops, tank tops, or crop-tops. In this Wisconsin heat, it’s important to stay cool with lightweight and open tops, which can also be things like lightweight hoodies or running jackets. Students say that they think they’ll see lots of tank tops, lacy and flowy tops, and baby tees. Here are some students, freshmen Drew Granberg and Jackson Dosch, wearing their favorite summer tops: a graphic tee and a lightweight golfing quarter zip.

Bottoms

When it comes to summer bottoms, versatility and comfort is key. When asked what their personally favorite bottoms to wear during summer are, most students said things like jean shorts, colorful biker shorts, lightweight sweat shorts, or athletic shorts. On the left are freshmen Chloe Rupert, Ella Lohman, Kyra Beardsly, and Katie Burrow wearing their favorite bottoms to wear in the summertime: athletic skirts, lightweight sweatpants, and sweatshorts. The responses had an extremely high amount of variability; some students say they prefer skirts or full length pants in the summer. Students were also asked what bottoms they think others will be wearing this summer. A handful of students said that they think lots of baggy jorts and micro-shorts will be in this summer.

Shoes

Shoes are crucial to a well constructed outfit, and this summer is all about combining comfort and style. Students of Hamilton say that they love to wear shoes from Birkenstock like the Boston Clog or the classic two strap sandals, slides, Converse, Crocs, or plain sneakers. Lots of students say that they think they’ll be seeing a lot of sandals like Birkenstocks, slides, Adidas Sambas, New Balance sneakers, and Crocs. Here are freshmen Andrea Cosslyeon and Lily White showing off their favorite summer shoe, Birkenstock’s two-strap sandal!

Accessories

Although bottoms, tops, and shoes make up an outfit, accessories and the little details are what puts it all together! Hamilton students say that jewelry is their most important accessory, with lots of students saying that they love to wear chains, earrings like small hoops, belts, bracelets, or body jewelry like belly or nose rings. Here is Hamilton senior Sienna Kenney wearing her favorite accessories: hoop earrings, rings, and layered necklaces!

Everyone has their own style, but it’s most important to remember to stay cool, comfortable, and get a break from school!