Collegiate Fashion Fads
Universities have never been immune to fashion trends. And today is no exception. College campuses are turning into virtual fashion runways. Students trampse around campus sporting the latest in fashion, from Uggs and hoodies (relatively fit for campus wear) to stiletto boots and skin-tight skinny jeans (not so fit for campus life). Trends toward high fashion on campus are surprising as often college students are poor; struggling for income, trying to pay rent for the first time, and having the looming cost of tuition and books. Yet, they some how tend to keep up!
The practicality of student fashion varies depending on the trends. One would think with all of the walking a student has to do around the campus of a university going from class to class that students would dress in relaxed-fit and comfortable clothing. Not the case. You have some women who are turning out college campuses by throwing on heels and enough accessories to make music as they walk. Heeled boots, sandals and pumps are seen year-round despite the harsh weather conditions of some college campuses.
Depending on location and type of school, students may dress more casually, urban, sophisticated or different in some way than the community surrounding the college. General fashion wardrobes differ as much from campus to campus as it would from city to city. Schools seem to have different norms when it comes to fashion. Students could be used to just walking out of the house with jeans and a t-shirt whereas other students may typically get more dressed up just for class.
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