For Nevada Charity ’26, fashion is a source of confidence and freedom in her daily life.
Nevada Charity ’26 describes her personal aesthetic as “grandma streetwear,” a term a friend once used to describe her outfits that she has since proudly adopted. She paired blue Lucky Brand jeans and a red shirt with a New York City subway coin passed down from her mom, with a short-sleeved white cardigan, buttoned like a vest. She completed the look with lime green Onitsuka Tigers, pearls, and a thrifted bag she named Cindy. Mixing vintage staples with colorful accessories, the outfit stands out as one of her all-time favorites, and an expression of the playful side of her style.
Charity believes that fashion is built around bright accents and intentional details. When curating daily outfits, she prioritizes what kind of energy she wants to carry into her day, using statement pieces to shape her presence.
“I’m really drawn to bright colors and accessories like funky belts, chunky jewelry, or even glasses. I like wearing different pairs of glasses or doing my hair a certain way to fit a vibe for an outfit. If my outfit lacks a little bit of color, I try to make it up with texture. I’ll put on my jewelry last, I’ll play with my hair to see how I want to style it, and I’ll grab one of my bags and then head out to class—hopefully not too late,” said Charity.
Much of that inspiration comes from her parents, whose creativity and long-built wardrobes have shaped her approach to fashion. She often points to her mom as a role model for intentional experimentation, while her dad’s collections of shoes and hats continue to impress her.
“My mom’s style is way better than mine. I get a lot of my cool pieces from her, and I take inspiration from how she experiments. She loves colors and patterns, and I definitely got that from her. My dad’s shoe and hat collections also inspire me. He’s spent so long collecting them, and every time I go home I’m just like, ‘wow,’ he really has great style,” said Charity.
For Charity, fashion represents more than just clothing. It is both a source of confidence and a space for freedom in her daily life.
“Fashion gives me confidence and lets me be creative in a way that’s accessible. I wear clothes every day, and I like to have fun with them. Fashion is freeing. When everything else feels up in the air, I know I still get to pick my outfits every morning,” said Charity.
Charity’s view on outfit repeating has evolved. What once seemed lazy now feels like a way to celebrate the pieces she loves the most, giving them new life through different combinations and constant creativity.
“I used to think outfit repeating was lazy, but then I heard a quote that said, ‘An outfit isn’t great unless you repeat it.’ That stuck with me. I wouldn’t say I repeat outfits exactly, but I recycle pieces a lot. I’ll wear the same pants twice in a week or the same shoes multiple times. I think it’s important to wear what you love,” said Charity.
Lucien Sinclair ’28, a friend of Charity, admires her creativity most in how she makes everyday pieces feel unique. He described her as someone who can effortlessly throw together an outfit that looks intentional and stylish.
“She has these capri jeans I think are really fire, and her ballet flats are a staple. Those are probably my favorite pieces of hers because they’re the most out there, and I’m pretty sure she thrifted them herself, so they also have a story to tell,” said Sinclair.
Fashion has remained a constant in Charity’s life, and the process of playing with new aesthetics will always be central. Whether or not she pursues a career in fashion, she sees it as a lifelong outlet for self-expression, often drawing inspiration from the people around her, and the world she moves through
“I’m not sure if I’ll pursue fashion professionally, but I definitely want to keep experimenting and growing. I get inspiration from everyone and everything, and I want to keep that going. Maybe someday I’ll do something career-related in fashion, but for now I just love it and want everyone to enjoy it however they can,” said Charity.
