Old West End Festival Fashion – Toledo City Paper

Age and Occupation: I am a Financial Advisor at Savage and Associates and I am 48 years old.

Reason for attending: I live in the Old West End, so the festival is a big party for me. I’m the PR chair for the festival, so my job is to interact with the media and help promote it.

Outfit walkthrough: Like a traditional King Wamba outfit, I wanted a cape that was thin and only covered half of my body because it’s so hot. The crown is also a little lighter this year.

What does the festival mean to you? To me it is a way for us to show off, we’re very proud of our neighborhood and it’s a great way to invite people into our neighborhood and see what there is to love.

Age and Occupation: I am 25 years old and work for Foreign Affairs Magazine.

Reason for attending: I live in New York City, but I’m originally from Ohio. I’ve been to the festival previously and loved it, so I decided to come again!

Look Roundup: All items are from my friend’s closet. She was cleaning out her wardrobe and I couldn’t pass up these pieces. The butterfly belt, however, is from Poshmark.

Age and Occupation: I am 38 and a stay-at-home mom.

Reason for attending: To celebrate historic downtown neighborhoods. I brought my kids so the whole family could enjoy music, food, face painting and the nice weather.

Outfit walkthrough: My husband bought my bright green one-piece, but it is made by AliceandOlivia. My daughter is here matching with me today.

Reason for attending: I’m out here with my family. They’re all alumni of Scott High School. Bulldogs in the house. It’s just a good time, we do this every year.

Look roundup: The entire fit is from TEMU. I’m a very colorful person so I felt this was the perfect place to wear it.

Age and occupation: I run a food truck called Taco Gringo and I am 34 years old.

Reason for attending: We aren’t working today, so we are here enjoying our day.

Outfit walkthrough: I actually got my shirt from a vendor here from Columbus. I got a deal two shirts for $20 each instead of $40 each.

Age and Occupation: I am 25 years old and I am a hairstylist.

Reason for attending: I love the history of the city, the homes and the welcoming vibes.

Look roundup: I love statement pieces like my cow hat that I bought today at a vendor for $10 and my $6 pair of sunglasses from House of Dow.

Age and Occupation: I am a restorative assistant at Frankel Dentistry and I am 30 years old.

Reason for attending: I used to live in the Old West End so I come support every year to get some nostalgia.

Look roundup: A casual black jumpsuit to keep it simple, paired with some white Dr. Martens sneakers. Along with matching black sunglasses and an over-the-shoulder fanny pack.