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Rally in the Alley: What do I wear?!

“…It’s like Christmas met Coachella met Homecoming met Baltimore”

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Rally in the Alley: What do I wear?!

Fall Rally in the Alley is debatably one of the greatest things to happen in Baltimore. For Loyola University students, it’s like our alternative to not having a homecoming (#nofootballteamprobs) and it is probably the closest thing to “college-esque” that we will get. It’s like Christmas met Coachella met Homecoming met Baltimore, and it is the ‘awesomest’ thing to happen amongst college students in the area.

Rally has evolved throughout the years; what used to be a twice a year gig turned into four times a year with the addition of Halloween Rally and Kegs & Eggs. And even though the all-you-can-drink days are gone, the wonderful days those were, Rally still brings in the whole student population to do what we do best: drink.

It seems that our first concern is buying a ticket to the event, which can be purchased online or from a trusty friend. However, once we get our ticket, what’s the next step?

Rally fashion is always interesting. The next step, figuring out what to wear, can be a very exciting yet confusing time. Though there are no rules on what to wear (except that you have to wear clothes), here are some suggestions/observations I have made that can influence your Rally attire!

Overall, how you should dress:

Stepping foot in the Alley is like going out, during the day, in a hot and sweaty environment, for five hours. The chance of you being able to sit down will probably be slim and today is probably the worst day to forget to put deodorant on. That all being said, wear comfortable shoes! In addition to this, don’t wear your best shoes because they will get ruined. Try not to wear flip flops or open toed shoes because you will get stepped on, regardless of how much you try to avoid other people’s feet.

I suggest wearing converses, but if you have your favorite going out flats or sneakers, go for it!

Since it is hot and sweaty outside, try to avoid long sleeves. Tank tops and t-shirts work wonders…

BUT I truly say to avoid long sleeves in case someone accidently spilled their beer/drink on you; I once wore a sweater and in one hour, my sleeves were soaked with accidental spills.

Top things off with a pair of sunglasses to block the haters, and you should be good to go!

For the guys:

I used to describe the male attire as “the douchey-est tank top as you can think”, but after reliving Rally through a couple of photos, I realized the male-Rally-fashion is much more complicated than I thought.

Guys like to wear a variety of things. Tops can range from tank tops, to sports jerseys, Hawaiian shirts, button downs, and more. Pastel colors are always popular, but so are funky bright colored things so it’s hard to go wrong.

Just because what you wear can be casual doesn’t mean you can’t add a little extra flare to your look! A popular add-on is the Bucket Hat or a nice Snapback.

For the gals:

Crop tops and high waisted shorts is the most popular thing to wear. Wearing sleeves seems like a burden, especially in the hot weather. But if you’re feeling a little risqué, don’t be afraid to flaunt a nice floral printed casual dress! Floral and tribal print seem to always be the in.

Don’t forgot to top off your look with a nice satchel to hold your credentials. If you really want to get in the spirit, whip out that fanny pack and you’ll be the talk of the day!

Last words of advice:

Don’t wear a shirt you know you can’t wash. You want to wear a nice outfit, but don’t put your nicest outfit forward in case it may get ruined!

And lastly, just make sure you can wear something you can pee in… let’s be honest.

Thanks for reading!

Have more advice on what to wear to Rally in the Alley?! Not a problem! Comment and add away below! I’d love to hear what you’re wearing! And don’t forget to share so you’re friend doesn’t show up in a suit and tie!

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