What to wear when you're a student

[rochasfille]

I go to the University of Alabama, and all everyone wears here are sorority t-shirts, Nike running shorts or tights, and Rainbow sandals to class. I myself prefer to look a little more presentable - like I'm not going to the gym - so I stick to dresses and cute flats. I will post a few sets from Polyvore of what I have been wearing lately when I have time later.

 

[rochasfille]

These are a few of my typical spring class outfits, composed on Polyvore:

Alexander Wang t-shirt dress, Matthew Williamson scarf, Lanvin Key West sunglasses, Jude Frances diamond huggies, Jamie Joseph faceted onyx ring, Cartier Tank Francaise, Pedro Garcia Thea sandals, Chloe Saskia bag

Old Navy top, J Brand jeans, Dolce Vita Harper wedges

Vanessa Bruno jersey dress

 

[tomato8]

the students at my school dress in a very typical college like. the campus is littered with crocs, uggs, vera bradley bags, hoodies, sweatpants, and free t-shirts from the school.
the most casual i will do it jeans, a fitted tee, and wedges or flats. i usually like dressing up a bit more with skirts and little dresses!

 

[fauxxaffliction]

I go to school in New Jersey. Most people at my school have zero style at all. It's terrible. There is a girl who sits next to me in one class who is still wearing ugg boots and sweatsuits in APRIL. It's terrible.

SO! To remedy this problem, I'm going to start writing a style column for my school newspaper. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should discuss?

 

[rochasfille]

^I think it would be cool to showcase some of the more realistic trends (i.e., stay away from brights, as in the hands of an Ugg-wearer, these can be DISASTROUS), as well as how they can be translated to everyday looks, since the "problem" dressers tend to be people who claim to really follow the trends and like to look "trendy." I think they really need some know-how on how trends should actually be worn. Uggs are a problem at my school as well, and I think an article on comfy replacements would be well-received, especially if you showcase things that can be purchased locally. Basically, anything on cute, appropriate class dressing I think would be amazing.

 

[rainy_spring]

what a brilliant idea faux!!
i wish you all the luck with it, i'm sure every school would benefit from such a column!

 

[seanutbutter]

To remedy this problem, I'm going to start writing a style column for my school newspaper. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should discuss?

I'd recommend writing about cheaper alternatives to major trends, as many students don't have the money to go out and buy designer pieces. You could also list simple, easy ways to improve one's wardrobe.

 

[rainy_spring]

Things would have to be affordable and comfortable, and easy to put together. I think that's where a lot of students go wrong. I know I don't have a lot of time in the morning to think about what to wear, and don't want to spent the time putting something nice together (i usually do it the night before). So maybe including those aspects in your column would be helpful!

 

[Jungla_Juana]

I go to school in New Jersey. Most people at my school have zero style at all. It's terrible. There is a girl who sits next to me in one class who is still wearing ugg boots and sweatsuits in APRIL. It's terrible.

SO! To remedy this problem, I'm going to start writing a style column for my school newspaper. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should discuss?

start by stating the importance of dressing according to season.
I can't stand, like you said, people wearing UGGS in hot months when they should be worn (if they absolutely must) in the dead of winter.
Same thing goes for girls that wear little mini skirts with open shoes/sandals and no tights on in mid-december when it's -2°C outside...

 

[fashionista-ta]

^I think it would be cool to showcase some of the more realistic trends (i.e., stay away from brights, as in the hands of an Ugg-wearer, these can be DISASTROUS), as well as how they can be translated to everyday looks, since the "problem" dressers tend to be people who claim to really follow the trends and like to look "trendy." I think they really need some know-how on how trends should actually be worn. Uggs are a problem at my school as well, and I think an article on comfy replacements would be well-received, especially if you showcase things that can be purchased locally. Basically, anything on cute, appropriate class dressing I think would be amazing.

This cracked me up ... Ugg-wearers sounds very anthropological ... possibly related to Neanderthals?

I'm actually quite mystified by Uggs. My feet are always warm, so I'm sure I'd be miserable in them on all but the coldest days ... and that's leaving aside how they look

 

[Guessgirl96]

We only get about two real months of snow here but when it snows we get like a bazzilian ft of it. I honestly think uggs are the best choice. They're warm and comfortable and I dont have to get my other shoes all gross.

 

[marisaidwhat]

I don't get dolled up for school at all, lol. It's always jeans, a t-shirt, and either boots, Converse, or Vans. Add a sweater or hoodie for colder days. Sometimes I may "dress up" and wear a dress or skirt with tights and flats, but that's rare. I'm an art student (film major) and I've noticed that in general the students who have art majors are the ones who are dressed down the most compared to the other majors. Before I started college, I expected it to be the opposite.

 

[rochasfille]

This cracked me up ... Ugg-wearers sounds very anthropological ... possibly related to Neanderthals?

Funny you should say, because I'm an anthropology major. Karma for laughs!

 

[snowqueen]

this week alone ive ruined a shirt and a tee in design lessons .. this is why i dont think art students should dress up loads and loads..

in my college everyone has style really in there own way .. espesially in my department because its fashion .. alot of the girls in the other classes dress up wayyyy to much and it jsut looks silly.. i think its getting the balance right between style and praticallity

 

[pinksatin]

I go to an art school in the midwest so it's not the most fashionable region, but most kids there are a little more "to the beat of their own drummer" than in the other schools of the university. It's funny if you have classes in other parts of campus, you can tell what school people are in. Business students dress up more but not exactly fashion-y. The most commonly seen outfit for male and female I think is jeans and a hoody with some school name on it (not necessarily this school). Art students are more laid back, grungy, bohemian or a little "scene"-y. Some are like more hip some are boring, most have dirty clothing with paint, charcoal, plaster stains.

For my foundations year, i had to have drawing, painting, and 3-D classes so on days I knew I'd be dirty I'd just wear jeans and anything non-white. On days of lectures or cleaner work I'd dress up more, like heels and dress trousers and blouse or jeans and a prettier top. I'm so looking forward to next year though b/c I get to start my major (VC) and I'll get to just work on computers the whole time and get dressed up in whatever I want or wear heels every day! Plus I won't have to lug around a huge heavy portfolio and all those cumbersome projects and supplies!

 

[Susanna-Cole]

I'm what some people call a "mood" dresser. I dress to whatever my mood is at the moment I'm getting dressed! I wear whatever I like, though I pretty much never go out in sweatpants and a sweatshirt to school, or anywhere else. I don't like to look sloppy. And while some girls I know an actually make sweatpants look pretty cute, I don't think I'm one of them!

I most often wear cute little dresses, or skinny jeans, a screen tee, or blouse/shirt, and one of my many pairs of beat up converse (which I sometimes wear with my dresses too ).

 

[cutxpaste]

I'd say this sums up the style of my school pretty well:

 

[justlikehoney]

I go to NYU, where everybody's style can ultimately find a niche because there are the super casual students and then there are the fashion junkies. Some people's outfits look super polished, well-planned, and are beautifully executed and some people look edgy cool. B) Crocs are rare and the presence of Uggs isn't as oppressive compared to most colleges.

I follow trends, but I try to blend them in with some classic pieces. I prefer skinny jeans, feminine blouses, cardigans, and flats most of the time. I also like jumpers paired with fun tops and tights with chunky heels. I'm happy to say that I never wear sweat pants outside the dorm/gym.

 

[prettyyoungthing]

I go to a regular college (with an abundance of ugg boot wearing clones!) I like to dress with my mood, but typically; high waisted skirts, pretty scarves, bits of silk, wedge heels, gladiator sandals, pretty blouses. Check out my MSD for some outfits! http://mystylediary.stylehive.com/NewOutfits.aspx?image=05-21-08_12.56.37.PM.jpg&user=moimoimoi

 

[papa_levante]

I need to be comfortable to sit through long classes, but I need to interest a mate as well.

I wear skinnies and basic solid shirts/tanks and spice it up with shoes, bags, and accessories/jewelry that POP!