Bathed in golden-hour light, the BeltLine, a pedestrian thoroughfare in Atlanta, had an enchanting atmosphere on the Thursday evening in May when I crossed paths with Jared and Jasmine Wells. The siblings’ ensembles conveyed their distinct approaches to personal style, which each said had been shaped by various factors.
Ms. Wells, 25, was awash in color: Her lime green bag matched the shade of her earrings and her eye shadow, all of which complemented her mosaic-like top — a piece she had made herself. “It’s very eccentric, kind of groovy,” she said. “I’m very crafty and creative, so I like to find things that feel unique to me or make things that feel unique to me.”
Mr. Wells, 24, said the baggy fit of his jersey and cargo pants represented a style evolution that began after he moved to Miami for college. “Tight just don’t work there,” as he put it.
He splits his time between acting and helping Ms. Wells, an aspiring recording artist who performs as Jasmine Aléjah, with her music. When I asked him to clarify their working arrangement, they both laughed. “She calls me her team, but we can just go with manager,” he said.
Simbarashe Cha is a Times photographer and visual columnist documenting style and fashion around the world.
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