Wang’s vintage jewelry mixes in bright colors and bold patterns.
Silver bracelets shine as Claire Wang ’26 adjusts the sleeves of her cardigan. Patterns are layered over one another in a way that feels natural rather than planned. Wang’s outfits rarely follow a single theme, but they consistently feel like her.
At Andover, Wang’s style stands out because of the way she blends all sorts of influences. Her love for bold patterns like polka dots and her instinct for mixing styles reflect her personality.
“I tend to lean toward more polished looks, but I’ve been trying to add more edge… I’ve also been really into mixing bold patterns and bright colors. Another distinctive thing is my jewelry. I wear rings, bracelets, and necklaces every day. I sleep in them, shower in them. I basically never take them off except when I’m playing the violin. Even if I’m just wearing a hoodie and sweatpants, my jewelry ties everything together and makes it feel like me,” said Wang.
Rather than having a fixed formula, Wang builds her outfits through intuition. Each piece in her closet has been chosen intentionally, allowing her to combine items freely.
“I wake up, pull something out based on intuition, and then build from there, adding or taking away pieces. I don’t really think about it that much. Everything in my closet works together, so no matter what I pick, it usually makes sense,” said Wang.
Even on rushed mornings, when outfits come together unexpectedly, Wang embraces the result as part of her own identity.
“Sometimes I throw on random clothes because I’m running late, and people joke about it, but I think that’s kind of beautiful. It tells a story about my day. I believe clothes have energy, but they’re not the most important thing. There are more important things, like people and memories,” said Wang.
Wang’s friend, Maggie Fulop ’26, appreciates the individuality shown through her style.
“Some of my favorite pieces are her tabby ballet flats covered in silver leaf… She also has a really unique jewelry stack… She has a Vivienne Westwood pink orb necklace that she wears almost every day,” said Fulop.
Along with her unique and diverse closet, Wang’s style spreads to her physical appearance. With dyed hair and signature framed glasses, Anny Wang ’26 recognizes that Wang’s overall aesthetic isn’t just physical, fabric items, but also the accessories and cosmetic decisions Wang makes.
“Her closet isn’t defined by just one look. She’ll mix something preppy, like a cardigan, with something more vintage, like a patterned top. That mix is what makes her style so interesting. I also really like her red hair and her black glasses. Those feel like part of her overall look,” said Wang.
Over time, Wang’s style has shifted from a simpler and more cutesy look to something more experimental. She now mixes bolder coloring patterns with a wider range of influences.
“I’ve known her since freshman year, and back then her style was more cute and wholesome. It was less edgy. Now she’s definitely embraced more edge and quirkiness. It feels less polished in a traditional way and more expressive,” said Wang.
