Sophom*ores, juniors, and seniors may remember Spirit Week by the crowded bleachers with students jostling into place, screams of joy radiating through the gym as feet stomp and students clamour. The games have begun.
While the in-person event is gone, a virtual version, complete with new additions, is just getting started. In March, SGA and class councils will debut new events. Pre-recorded dances and a talent exhibition will be showcased during the modified week. Regardless of changes, virtual and brick-and-mortar students can stay spirited.
Although Spirit Week may be different this year, there are still ways to get excited, and one way to start is by planning outfits. Here is an outfit guide to help navigate the new spirit week.
Feel free to transform an existing wardrobe, or use this as a guide to wear new things. Submit a recreation or twist on these outfits via Instagram to @themuseatdsoa!
Day 1: Generation Day
Freshman: 1950s
Visit the 1950s with this cute diner look or button-down shirt with jeans . The included diner hat is perfect to show spirit on camera for virtual students. Hair curled or slicked back can reflect the trends of this decade.
Sophom*ore: 1960s
Get the groove on with fringe vests, peace sign accessories, and some blue jeans to match. Hippie headband and earrings can be used to show off to your Google Meet.
Juniors: 1970s
Throwing it back to the 70s, pair this disco dress with some white gogo boots for the perfect look, or add a retro button up to some disco pants. For hair, try to replicate some fluffy waves and a headband to pop through the screen. These glasses top off the look.
Seniors: 1980s
The most common style for seniors on this day would have to be the classic athletic fashion from the 80s. A pair of shorts to go over a metallic leotard and colorful leggings, or someretro shorts and a color-block windbreaker, create the perfect 80s workout outfit. A voluminous hairstyle completes the virtual look. While there are so many styles that make up this decade, this outfit can be adapted to any color!
Day 2: Holidays
Freshman: 4th of July
Show off some patriotism with a pair of blue shorts, a red top, and some USA-inspired star earrings. To add even more flare, use the light-up necklace, perfect for showing spirit virtually.
Sophom*ores: St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is all about loading up on green. A fun headband adds definition to the outfit, especially when paired with a monochrome look. Metallic shorts or pants help to add contrast against the more solid green crewneck. Lastly, add these crazy glasses to share with friends.
Juniors: Valentine’s Day:
Add heart-shaped glasses, available in pink, red, and in packs of six, to share with friends. Heart shaped dangle earrings are on-theme. These heart headbands are a must. A pair of white jeans with a heart patterned top or sweatshirt pulls the look together.
Seniors: New Year’s Eve
Pick out a sparkly headband and some New Years’ glasses, or get a pack for friends to show off on google meet. Add a solid black top/sweatshirt and some gold shorts or jeans for a casual flare; alternatively, dress it up with an all-black dress.
Day 3: Class Cliques
Freshman Theme: Nerds
Glasses are a staple in the all-classic nerd costumes and perfect for virtual festivities. Add a pleated black skirt-or shorts, and a white button up to bring the outfit together. Lastly, suspenders are the perfect finishing touch. Stay minimal on accessories with this simple look.
Sophom*ores: Preps
For this day, find a favorite college crewneck and pair it with a pleated skirt or khaki shorts. It’s also a nice touch to wear a collar underneath the sweatshirt, and this one allows you to wear a collar without a full button-down underneath. As for accessories, some good options are headbands, pearl necklaces, and white socks.
Juniors: Jocks and Cheerleaders
For a cheerleader look, use this costume complete with pom poms. For a jock outfit, add an oversized, vintage jacket and some tube socks. Pair this with sweatpants or blue jeans, and the look is complete.
Seniors: Goth
Goth is characterized by dark colors. To start this look, throw on a pleated skirt and fishnet tights or black jeans. Use an all-black long sleeve tee and smudged black eyeliner for makeup.
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Spirit Week:
Spirit Week is an event commonly held in schools, where students come together to show their school spirit and participate in various activities and themed dress-up days. It is usually organized by student government associations (SGA) and class councils. During Spirit Week, students often dress up according to different themes or decades, engage in friendly competitions, and participate in events that promote school spirit and unity.
Virtual Spirit Week:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift to remote learning, many schools have adapted Spirit Week to a virtual format. Virtual Spirit Week allows students to participate in the event from their homes by dressing up according to the daily themes and sharing their outfits on social media platforms like Instagram. It provides an opportunity for students to stay connected and maintain school spirit, even when physically apart.
Outfit Guide for Spirit Week:
This article includes an outfit guide for different days of Spirit Week, with each day assigned a specific theme or decade. Here's a breakdown of the outfit suggestions for each class:
Day 1: Generation Day
- Freshman: 1950s - Cute diner look or button-down shirt with jeans, diner hat, curled or slicked back hair.
- Sophom*ore: 1960s - Fringe vests, peace sign accessories, blue jeans, hippie headband, and earrings.
- Juniors: 1970s - Disco dress, white gogo boots, retro button-up, disco pants, fluffy waves hairstyle, and glasses.
- Seniors: 1980s - Classic athletic fashion, metallic leotard, colorful leggings, retro shorts, color-block windbreaker, voluminous hairstyle.
Day 2: Holidays
- Freshman: 4th of July - Blue shorts, red top, USA-inspired star earrings, light-up necklace.
- Sophom*ores: St. Patrick's Day - Green outfit, fun headband, metallic shorts or pants, crazy glasses.
- Juniors: Valentine's Day - Heart-shaped glasses, heart-shaped dangle earrings, white jeans with a heart-patterned top or sweatshirt, heart headbands.
- Seniors: New Year's Eve - Sparkly headband, New Year's glasses, solid black top/sweatshirt, gold shorts or jeans.
Day 3: Class Cliques
- Freshman Theme: Nerds - Glasses, pleated black skirt or shorts, white button-up, suspenders.
- Sophom*ores: Preps - Favorite college crewneck, pleated skirt or khaki shorts, collar, headbands, pearl necklaces, white socks.
- Juniors: Jocks and Cheerleaders - Cheerleader costume with pom poms or oversized vintage jacket, tube socks, sweatpants or blue jeans.
- Seniors: Goth - Dark-colored outfit, pleated skirt or black jeans, all-black long sleeve tee, smudged black eyeliner.
Remember, these outfit suggestions are provided in this article and are meant to inspire students to participate in Spirit Week and show their creativity and school spirit, whether in-person or virtually.
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