Fashion: Cool it now

Women at July 16's Totally Gross National Party at Club Jager practiced the art of dressing for a 90-degree night.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - April Rosentreter, Bekah Hunt, Annika K. Johnson, Cassandra Brost
Clockwise from top - April Rosentreter, Bekah Hunt, Annika K. Johnson, Cassandra Brost (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

April Rosentreter

26, talent specialist

What are you wearing? Levi's jean shorts, thrift store boots and a vintage top from the Mighty Swell Vintage pop-up shop.

Describe your style: A tame Shelley Duvall.

What's your most ironic outfit? My Alanis Morissette concert tee.

How do you stay cool on a hot night out? Beer and hair-ties.

Bekah Hunt

29, website manager

What are you wearing? Forever 21 skirt, borrowed shirt, Cocobelle shoes, Gorjana necklace and bracelet from Parson's Indian Trading Post.

Describe your style: I really like statement pieces: neon denim, huge asymmetrical sweaters, etc.

What's inspiring you lately? Isabel Marant, the Curatory in North Carolina and my friends.

How do you stay cool on a hot night out? As little clothing as possible and John Daly Popsicles.

Annika K. Johnson

23, salon guest services and gallery manager, musician

What are you wearing? Top from TJ Maxx, pants from Buffalo Exchange, Aerie coral undergarment, Banana Republic clutch, Keds.

Describe your style: Yachting meets pink Rockstar energy drink.

What's your most ironic outfit? I take fashion very seriously.

How do you stay cool on a hot night out? Gin and soda with a lime, Lady Speed Stick.

Cassandra Brost

24, server

What are you wearing? Zara vest from Spain, belt from my mom, slacks from Forever 21, Minnetonka Moccasins, T-shirt printed by Nathan Kloke, the guitarist of Jm Airis.

Describe your style: Quirky juxtaposition. I love mixing soft feminine pieces with structured classic menswear.

What's your most ironic outfit? I don't dress ironically, but if I had to decide I'd say an ivory '80s power suit.

How do you stay cool on a hot night out? A cute dress and a cold pint.

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Ellen Dahl Lawson