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I can’t wait until college. The only question is….Frat boy
to be….or not to be? that is the question.
I agree with this. I really can’t decide whether or not to join a fraternity. I suppose I’ll wait until I get to school to see if I even like any of them.
This post is for the upcoming college freshies out there. I’m actually writing this down because my friend (Jo Cabaron) gave me some advice, that things I have to do in college (which I guess not that pretty ideal). But anyway, in this post I list down my own personal “5 Ways To Survive…
collegiate swag.
So, the time has come for me to finally facilitate the metamorphosis from an awkward high school teenager to an intellectual adult in college. Yeah—that’s quite a mouthful. But trust me, it’s a lot easier than it seems. For some the task is too daunting, and the majority will remain in an awkward Hollister/athletic attire phase for a large portion of their lives. However, the benefits are endless for the bold few who dare to outshine the crowd. Take me for instance. I’m currently in the process of completely redesigning myself, inside and out. I finally feel like I’m my own person; an individual. And I’m never going back.
Now, let’s get down to business. You may be asking, “How can I make this BIG transition possible?”
Well, I’ll show you.
Today, I hit the outlets in New York and prepared a few essential looks that every college kid should have in his closet. All pictures were taken by me, use them only if you credit me.
Let’s start from the ground up.
KICKS
the shoes make the look happen. never be afraid to be bold in your footwear choices. after all, that’s why you’re reading this now, right? to look different.
a cool pair of sperrys is a classic icon of style. here i found a brownish/gray high-top pair and customized them even further by unlacing and folding them. always look for ways to customize your clothing; it makes them that much more unique.
oxfords add a touch of class to your everyday life. wear them with a good mix of dressy and casual apparel for a stellar combination.
PANTALONES
c’mon. its time to throw out those old gym shorts and cheap jeans. there are millions of great shorts and pants out there, go pick up a pair! throw in a solid belt and you’re set.
really, prep shorts are the way to go. but, if you’re still a little wary, try something like the ones pictured on the left here. you can still find a nice hybrid between prep and regular length shorts. the orange/red pair is from banana republic. also, you should own a wide variety of colors. buy some neutral grays, tans, whites, etc. as well as some daring colors like orange, red, blue, yellow.
T-SHIRT TIME
after you’ve picked out the perfect shoes and shorts, time to find the perfect finishing element: the shirt (or shirts.) this piece can either make or break the entire thing. remember! a flashy/colorful shirt isn’t always the way to go, sometimes a neutral shirt can be a safe bet too…and vice versa.
orange prep shorts, a light-striped casual dress tee, and a graphic tee.
dress shirts are now appropriate for everyday wear. if you haven’t caught on to this fact yet you need to crawl back under your rock, it’s safer there.
[banana republic & express]
plaid shirt, dark wash jeans
another dress shirt with a more country-esque flare. once again, throw on a nice tee underneath and maybe even some nice fitted pants.
this will be your new home during college; the party tank section at pacsun.
the wonderful pacific sunwear provides endless amounts of fun with their expansive selection of terrific tanks. go grab some while they’re hot.
ANYTHING ELSE
alright! now that you’ve got your sweet kicks, a rockin’ pair of pants, and a radical new t-shirt, you’re all done, right? WRONG. oh, so wrong. you’ve only just begun…now it’s time to delve into the world of accessories. watches, wristbands, necklaces, backpacks, bandanas, hats, shades, etc. don’t be too overwhelmed. and don’t over-clutter yourself, you’ll look like a fool. select the right amount of extras to make you look extraordinary.
backpacks. who knew something so functional could be so awesome? always keep a few different styles of these in stock for different occasions.
after you’ve loaded up with accessories, you need that one final touch. the icing on the cake: eyewear. specifically, ray bans.
sure, it’s going to cost you an arm and a leg to pick up a pair of these babies, but hey, you didn’t need that arm nor that leg anyways right? go for the classic vintage-style black pair, or be bold and try out some crazy color combos.
SO, NOW WHAT?
head out into the world confident, cool, and ready to kick ass and take names.
you’re welcome.
