Freshmen Tips: How to Dress Up for School

Another school year, another batch of fresh meat in college. And just because school is almost starting again for us college kids, I just want to give some tips to the incoming freshmen about their wardrobe choices.

For Ateneans (in Davao) or schools with uniforms who only have one day a week for wash day, I know it is tempting to go ALL OUT on that single day you get to wear casual clothes but hold yourselves! For schools without uniforms, here are some tips to remember as well:

1) Remember what days your wash days are.

Some people actually do forget wash day days.

2) Better be safe than sorry.

Remember the dress code. I know it's a pain but remember, true fashionistas shine, dress code or no dress code. Not sure of what length the guard allows in? Wear it longer. You can't risk being late for class over an argument with the guard. Remember, you're going to school for school; not to walk down the runway.



3) Dress for comfort.
Especially on your first day. Especially in UP.
You'll be walking around the whole day and unless you're used to it, better wear sneakers or rubber shoes. I scoffed at my dad's suggestion to wear sneaks during my first week in UP. Instead, I wore my new patent maroon flats. I got blisters at the end of the day. Bad thing was, no one even noticed my shoes! So yes, dress for comfort.

(PS. My friends from AdMU tell me that they usually know who the freshmen are cause they are dressed like they're going to a club. So, keep that in mind)




4) Don't abandon yourself even though college can be so busy.
Have a fool-proof outfit for one of those days you don't want to think of what to wear.
Pair your basic tee (either black/white/navy/gray) with your choice bottom (jeans or shorts) and then mix it up with necklaces, cardigans, scarves, hats and other accessories.

I have a few clothes myself so I buy basic tees in neutral colors and wear it with different accessories.

Wearing the same shirt from Topshop. Bet you wouldn't have noticed if I didn't tell you :-)

Wore these here and here. Same tank top :-)

So, yeah...

4.1) INVEST IN BASICS


Lastly,


5) Don't be afraid to be different
College is a period of freedom in your life! Go wild while your body can still pull off the colors, cuts and whuts. So experiment, experiment, experiment! The legendary Diana Vreeland was once quoted: "We all need a splash of bad taste; no taste is what I am against." 


Anyway, hope I was able to help share some insights (even if I think some things I posted have clashing views). Feel free to comment below if you have questions!

Coming up soon, my post about dorm living! :-)