If you walk around Pitt right now, you can tell one thing about fall fashion this year. There is not really one main trend. Everyone is wearing something different, and that is what makes it fun to see. Some students are wearing big sweaters and boots, others are in shorts and hoodies, and a few just throw on whatever feels comfortable that morning.
Senior Ian Ashford said, “I feel like this year everyone’s just wearing what they want. One person’s in a flannel and boots, and the next person’s in pajama pants and Crocs. It’s chill.”
Usually when fall comes around, people start matching trends like plaid shirts, scarves, or brown colors. But this year feels more open. Some people wear cargo pants, others wear jeans, and a lot of people mix and match summer and fall clothes together. Oversized hoodies are everywhere, but so are fitted shirts and layers. Nobody seems to care what is popular or not, which makes everyone’s outfits more unique.
Another thing that stands out this fall is how creative students are getting with accessories. You can see colorful beanies, chains, tote bags, and layered jewelry almost everywhere. Even small details like socks or nails are becoming part of people’s looks.
It also seems like people are choosing comfort over everything else. Some students find their clothes at thrift stores, some order things online, and others just borrow from their family or friends. Senior Diego Cervantes said, “I just wear whatever I think looks cool. Some days I feel like dressing up, and other days I’m in sweats. It’s all about the mood.” Even though there is no big trend this fall, that might be the best part. Everyone’s showing who they are in their own way. You can walk into one class and see five totally different looks, and all of them fit the person wearing them.

Here at Pittsburg Senior High School, there is an ongoing debate about the school dress code. Many administrators argue that a school uniform should be enforced. They argue that due to the size of the school and the number of people in our district, we see a variety of different students with different backgrounds and income levels. Some administrators say that clothing can be a stress for students in high school, the fear of not fitting in and being self-conscious of what they wear constantly can affect the students’ Mental Health; therefore, uniforms would be the easiest and most effective way to eliminate this stress for students.

In conclusion, opinions on uniforms widely vary. There are some pros to uniforms. Many students believe that the cons of uniforms outweigh the pros. When it comes down to the economic ability of each family and the comfort of the students, students argue that wearing their own personal clothes is just overall a better option. On top of that, having 3,000 students in one school creates lots of diversity, different cultures, values, traditions, and styles. Not having uniforms really lets each student embrace who they are and show their authentic selves.