Being in one of the most diverse and largest schools in Atlanta, the hallways are like fashion runways with all the various styles and outfits that students flaunt daily. Everyone has their own way of expressing themselves through fashion, and it’s one of the most interesting parts of our school’s culture. From emo and punk to streetwear and Y2K, each student has their own unique style.

     Every student has their own vibe when it comes to fashion and how they present themselves, and the best part is seeing all those styles collide in one place: the hallways. Every outfit tells a story, whether it’s “I planned my outfits out all week” or “I got dressed in three minutes.” While most students definitely fall under the latter, 11th grader Dwayne Carter has his own method of picking outfits in the morning as efficiently and comfortably as possible. “I find my main piece that stands out the most, and I just let everything else flow behind it,” said Carter. “If I’m not comfortable, I’m not wearing it.”

     North Atlanta is a huge melting pot of styles, and each student has their own way of expressing themselves, even if they don’t fall under a specific category. Some students, like 11th grader Azuka Otuonye, don’t fall under a specific style and instead switch up their outfits every now and then to express themselves in different ways. “I don’t actually have a specific style,” said Otuonye. “I can go from preppy to streetwear to Y2K, and people like to take inspiration from me, too.”

     North Atlanta’s style doesn’t just stop at clothes, however, since students even have to consider what makeup or cosmetics they’re putting on in the morning before heading to school. Some students go all out with colorful eyeshadow, bold eyeliner, or glossy lips, while others keep it a little simple with just foundation or blush. Not only do students want to dress to impress, but they also want to look their best to go with their outfit. “Before I do my makeup, I figure out what style I want to go for, whether it’s tomboy or girly,” said 11th grader Da’nya Welch. “Sometimes I want to do a no-makeup look or a lot of makeup, or if I want to have blush or just add foundation.”

     At the end of the day, fashion at our school is all about personality and helps define our community. No matter what you wear or how much it costs, the most important thing is feeling confident in your style and freely expressing yourself.