Baddies on a budget: Part 4

Lola Sens is a brand representative at the Crossroads Hollister. A Sartell Junior, she spends her time outside of work dancing with both the Sartell Sabre Dance team and St Cloud School of Dance.

Lola Sens, Sartell Junior, dances at the Showbiz competition. In her spare time, she works at Hollister. (Lola Sens)

Interview with Lola Sens, Hollister Brand Representative:

Q: You work at Hollister, what is your favorite part about working there?

A: My favorite part about working at Hollister is meeting new people and just getting to learn about new clothes!

Q: Hollister employees get 50% off of merchandise, I know that you take advantage of this often, what’s your favorite thing you’ve bought?

A: I really enjoy this blue long sleeve that I’m wearing right now, as well as our brown jean-like pants.

Both the Hollister and Lululemon tanktop are favorites of Sartell students, and perfect to work out in. (Fair use photos from Lululemon and Hollister Co.)

A workout essential, tops with built-in support are increasing in popularity. You can wear these tops to the gym, to practice, or even out running errands.

Gilly Hicks Active Recharge Top $34.95

Lulu Align Top $68

Save: $33.05

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I’ve tried the Gilly Hicks Lulu Align dupe, and honestly I like the Gilly Hicks one better, they’re more comfortable

— Lola Sens

Zip-up jackets like these are a staple in athleisure fashion, and perfect for layering. (Fair use photos from Lululemon and Hollister Co.)

Another athlisures staple, these zip-ups are flattering and perfect for adding warmth to your workout fits. Popularized on tiktok these jackets have been dubbed “BBL jacket,” due to the “snatched waist effect” it gives

Hollister Active Recharge Zip-up $49.94

Align jacket $118

Save: $68.08

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I call it a snatchet- a snatched jacket

— Morgan Gill

A black body suit can pair well with anything, and are the perfect fall layering essential. (fair use photos from SKIMS and Hollister Co.)

If you are aiming to look put-together this season, body suits are the way to create a sleek look. They come in multiple colors at SKIMS and Hollister, so you can wear with anything and everything.

Hollister Body suit $29.95

Skims Bodysuit $68

Save: $38.05

One piece body suits like these are trending this year, because they’re comfortable and easy to style. (fair use photos from Aritzia and Hollister Co.)

One piece body suits are simple and stylish. If you want to achieve the “clean girl aesthetic,” this is the perfect piece to do so.

Aritzia Jumpsuit $98

Gilly Hicks Jumpsuit $69.95

Save $28.05

Matching sets are comfy AND cute, perfect for staying warm this winter. (Fair use photos from Aritzia and Hollister Co.)

For most, the balance between being comfortable and looking put-together is an every-day struggle. The solution for this is matching sets. Essentially, sweat sets like these allow you to look like you put effort in your outfit, while in reality, they’re basically pajamas.

Aritzia Sweatsuit

Sweatshirt $78

Sweatpants $75

Combined $153

Hollister Sweatsuit

Sweatshirt: $39.95

Sweatpants: $44.95

Combined $84.90