Your dream is interrupted by that blaring alarm clock. With no time to spare, you have to pick some classroom-appropriate clothes to change into. What would you pick? The T-shirt and gym shorts, the yoga pants and loose top or do you take a minute to throw together a complete outfit, accessories included? On Elizabethtown College’s campus there are a few common looks beloved by both the late-sleepers and the early-bird-fashionistas.
Yoga pants tend to become a popular favorite among students on campus as the fall weather closes in. Sometimes they seem like the best choice because they are comfortable and just warm enough. However, they can also be considered non-pants, which some might find to be a bit risqué. Leggings, yoga pants’ not-so-distant cousin, are often paired with boots and a chunky sweater and may be passed off as socially acceptable by all.
The extra cozy Ugg boots are often seen with the just-warm enough yoga pants. Ugg boots, wearable by both men and women, are best for the colder weather with their intense insulation, but should be kept away from any form of precipitation. Less warm but much more functional, rain boots are also common on Etown’s campus as torrential downpours or snowstorms are a part of life here.
Some students prefer that athletic look to get them through their busy day of classes. It’s quick, easy and comfortable. In T-shirts of any kind matched with gym shorts and a nice pair of Nike’s, anyone can look great running from class to class. Sweater weather is quickly approaching, so a zip-up hoodie, the always reliable Northface or sweatshirts match these sporty looks.
Then there are those simply concerned with being comfortable and punctuality, who reach for whatever article of clothing is closest, dirty or clean. A headband or hat is thrown on to fight the angry or unruly hair, and they are out the door. An interesting and slightly mind-boggling trend is the convenient, but not necessarily weather-appropriate, “socks and sandals” option. Some students choose to forget about the shoes they misplaced and opt to slip on some sandals, shuffling quickly to their early morning class.
The less typical, more put together look is always refreshing and fun to find. These are the students with their outfit “on point,” accessorized with hats, jewelry, watches or a nice scarf. Every lock of hair is perfectly curled, straightened or naturally wonderful. Tops you’d rather not sweat in, bottoms that you can’t exercise or play sports in and shoes that aren’t meant for running or lounging are a nice addition to the weekly wardrobe cycle.
While it’s certainly important to be comfortable sitting through your classes, sometimes it feels good to know that your outfit is a little special. It gives you an extra boost of confidence to wear something that shows off your glowing personality that much more than a pair of gym shorts might. People-watching is a popular sport at Etown, don’t you want to be on the watch list?
