A Very Fashionable Athlete

Prescious Branch, 16, is a sophomore at Sierra Linda High School

Upon meeting Prescious, I quickly discovered she was a student athlete ( those sports fee are part of the reason she needs to be savvy about where she shops), so we tackled the stereotype that athletes aren't exactly the most fashionable*.
She explained to me that between seasons and games, there is not enthusiasm to dress up.
"I think there's always time to dress up and look nice, [though]."
The California native turns to her hometown for fashion inspiration without necessarily following all the rules.
"I like to be different," said the 16-year-old, who describes her style as weird, colorful, and fun, "I like having people come up to me and say 'Why are you wearing that?'"
Dressing up and following fashion trends isn't just a hobby for Prescious.
"I want to be a stylist. I like to dress people up."

Skirt: BB $60

Tank: Marshall's $5

Vest: Forever 21 $20

Shoes: California boutique $40

Necklace: Forever 21 $8

Ring: Target $9

*Now that I think about it, though, I realize that there are many well-dressed pro-athletes. Uh, can you say David Beckham without picturing him in a super hip suit?! ...or underwear...

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-Gabee