The irony of sitting in a class talking about high fashion while dressed like a homeless person has been beyond a doubt one of the highlights of this semester. So instead of analyzing high fashion I've decided to analyze the fashion of "The College Girl". A look that can be easily mastered by pulling random clothes that don't match out of your drawers.
1. Birkenstocks
These are some of the ugliest shoes, and before college I refused to even think about buying a pair. Somehow I got sucked into the trend and was enlightened with why most every girl owned these. They're extremely comfortable and easy to slip on which makes for a grade A college closet necessity. We aren't looking for cute here; we want something that when we wake up we can just slip it on and walk out the door.
2. Large T-shirts/ Sweatshirts
If you are a girl and don't own an oversized shirt that your dad could probably fit into, then you're missing out. My shirts used to be fitted nicely until I got to college and found the easy nature that large t-shirts bring. You can sleep in them and then get up and just go to class. Again, it's a must have even if it does make you look like you have the figure of a nine year old boy, but it's fine.
3. Leggings/Nike Shorts
These are interchangeable depending on the weather. No one actually wears pants and if you do you're missing out on the glory of a elastic waistband. When that freshman fifteen hits trust me you'll be wanting that extra space that pants don't provide.
4. Scrunchies
This one has recently made a comeback and I can actually say I'm not mad about it. They come in a variety of colors and designs that can lift up your look a little bit with that extra pop of color that is almost effortless. Forget hair ties, why not add something fun to make it look like you at least tried a little bit.
5. The Gameday Look
Honestly there could be a whole article just on this. Gameday is the one day that people really do try and look their best. Ask me why we would want to look our best while scrunched up in stands packed with hundreds of people and I couldn't answer you. It's just what happens. This is when girls will bring out their dresses, cowboy boots, and blue jean skirts. Quite a change from what is originally seen around campus.
Once college is over we will all have to look professional, but for now let's enjoy looking like we just woke up.