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This Teen's Beachy Style is All Her Own
Morgan Daleo, 16, is a sophomore at Gilroy Early College Academy who loves to dress for the beach—even when she is going shopping.
A 16-year-old sophomore at Gilroy Early College Academy, Morgan Daleo's beachy style helps her escape from the dusty roads of her hometown.
Gilroy Patch caught up with her and asked a few fashion questions.
Gilroy Patch: How would you describe your look today?
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Morgan Daleo: I'm wearing a loose, hanging, off-the-shoulder shirt. It's Sound and Matter, from PacSun. These ripped jeans are Bullhead. And I'm wearing white Vans. My mom got me this owl necklace. I am also wearing three Silly Bandz and a Rastafarian bracelet.
Patch: Where do you like to shop?
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Daleo: I shop at PacSun, Zumiez, Charlotte Russe, Hollister and the Outlets. It's nice to shop outside.
Patch: How would you describe your style in a few words?
Daleo: My style is normal, beachy and kind of "skater-ish."
Patch: When did you find your own personal style?
Daleo: In sixth grade I realized how I wanted to dress.
Patch: How would you describe Gilroy style?
Daleo: Some people dress kind of "skater-ish." Kids my age dress kind of preppy.
Patch: Do a lot of the students at your school dress the same?
Daleo: People are always trying to fit in. One thing gets popular, and it spreads like wildfire. It has to do with age I think.
Patch: Do you have any celebrity fashion inspirations?
Daleo: I don't follow celebrity style, I dress how I feel.
Patch: Do you have any advice for your fellow students who might not have found their personal style yet?
Daleo: Pick something you like. You won't feel good in something someone else picked out for you. So don't ask your friends things like, "do I look OK in this?"
