Style Scout: Joel Vandervelde

Clothing details: Jacko’s flip-flops, 5; North Face shorts, 5; shirt, 5, Banana Republic; glasses, 4, Urban Outfitters.

Name: Joel Vandervelde

Age: 27

Hometown: Linwood

Relationship status: Married

Time in Lawrence: I’ve never actually lived in Lawrence, but I’ve been here quite a bit.

Occupation: Just finished med school and I’ll be a general surgery resident down in Phoenix.

Dream job: I want to be a plastic surgeon here in Lawrence.

What were you doing when scouted? We were actually enjoying our graduation weekend.

Describe your style: I like to be a little bit outdoorsy. I like to be functional and comfortable.

Fashion trends you love: I love the yoga pants! I love the yoga pants generation! Trend wise? I just follow what’s comfortable. I just want things to just fit me well.

Fashion trends you hate: I’m not a huge fan of pencil jeans.

Fashion influences: Honestly, my dad has really been a functional guy. I want to be able to look good and just be able to be outside, run around and have fun in whatever I’m wearing.

What would you like to see more or less of in Lawrence? I’d like to see more people being themselves, and I’d also like to see less people bringing down other people.

Whom do people say you look like? Rik Smits (formerly) from the Indiana Pacers. Recently, somebody said I look like Channing Tatum.

Tell us a secret: I really like building Legos.