Welcome to college — the days of wearing your Sunday best to class and dressing to impress your peers are over.
In college, you see, there is no dress code. Well, no dress code within reason, that is.
On the SMU campus you’ll see students decked out in everything from pajamas and workout gear to business suits and sundresses.
There is no doubt about it — the SMU student body has a reputation of being particularly stylish in comparison to most universities.
As incoming freshmen, you have the honor of continuing the SMU legacy of good-looking coeds with equally good taste. Keeping the title of the best-dressed college campus can be challenging, because getting dressed for class can often be a balancing act between comfort and flat-out laziness.
Sleep in college is valuable, and, as you will soon find out, all-nighters and waking up five minutes before class may become a standard routine. But, your newfound lifestyle of late night studying, socializing, or a combination of the two doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your appearance!
During the past three years while roaming the SMU campus, I have noticed that when students dress for class, they gravitate towards two key characteristics: comfort and simplicity. And now, with parents and high school administrators hopefully far, far away, you finally have the freedom to make unrestricted fashion choices.
But, a warning in your pursuit of relaxed ensembles — perfect for soaking in bountiful amounts of knowledge from your freshman prerequisite courses and hiding the inevitable freshman 15 (thank you Umphrey Lee and Mac’s Place)—common fashion catastrophes can often be made.
There is a fine line between dressing comfortably and looking homeless. Wearing athletic shorts, a baggy t-shirt and running shoes, although not glamorous, is dressing comfortable. On the other hand, wearing pajamas and perhaps even your dorm room bedding to class is just lazy.
What material can make you think sexy and disgusting at the same time? Spandex.
Leggings came onto the fashion scene five years ago and have had quite the evolution since.
Zippers, lace, leather, and even jean leggings are all at your fashion disposal. What’s not at your fashion disposal, however, is abusing the tight elasticity of leggings for unnecessary amounts of bodily exposure.
With leggings wearing a long enough t-shirt is crucial. However, when wearing leggings be cautious. Wear a longer top or t-shirt that covers up just enough to do your figure favors, rather than the opposite.
When dressing for class, take a cue from my line-up of celebrities who make fashion look easy. A basic t-shirt is the perfect simple solution for class, but the look can give off two different vibes – frumpy or carefree cool.
To prevent looking the lesser, stick with a solid color hue and be cognizant of proportions. Throw on some jeans and you’ve created a chic and effortless look that is perfect for hitting the books.
