Fashion Spotlight: Agnes Gaston

Agnes Gaston, 12 approaches fashion as both an art form and a lifeline, creating a style that feels deeply personal and visually distinct.

Rooted in vintage, hippie, and hyper-feminine influences, her look is defined by flowing silhouettes, layered textures, and delicate details like lace, florals, and beading. Years of scrolling Pinterest tags like #whimsytwee, #vintage, and #Y2K has shaped her aesthetic instinct, training her eye to recognize pieces that align with her vision.

Thrifting is at the center of her wardrobe, especially trips to the Goodwill bins, where she finds pieces for incredibly low prices.

“I thrift everything because that’s the best option regarding money,” Agnes said. “It’s so cheap it costs more to drive there than to buy things.”

Her innovative process for building outfits is thoughtful and deliberate—often starting with an interesting top and layering from there. She gravitates toward flowy skirts, lace details, and unique accessories, sometimes repurposing items like scarves as belts or lace as necklaces to add dimension.

For Agnes, fashion holds a deeper meaning than aesthetics alone.

“Fashion and materialism in general are obsessions that saved me from depression,” she said. “I hope to show other people that if they struggle with wanting to live and stuff, finding a broad and endless obsession is a possible solution.”

Her style reflects her creativity and inner growth, but she also finds inspiration in others. She appreciates the individuality she sees around St. Joe and encourages people to lean into it.

“I love seeing other people dress up,” she said. “If any girls at St. Joe are interested in dressing like a hippie, I could be their plug.”