The most confusing time of the year is officially upon us: Kroger has its pumpkin display out, local baristas are now drowning in PSL orders, the “tasteful” cat costume ads have begun to resurface, but when you step out of your 11 am wearing the sweatshirt you threw on for your brisk walk to class early this morning, you find yourself feeling like the Mr. Krabs blurry meme as the afternoon sun blares down on you. Do not worry, you are not alone. Seasonal transition confusion affects us all this time of year, and there are ways to combat the awkward lapse between summer and fall.
Layer Up!
This is kind of a given, but it seriously saves so much time! Even though it feels like a Halloweentown and cinnamon scented candles day in the morning, there’s a pretty good chance you’re gonna want to throw on that traingle bikini by noon. Skip the trudge across campus to wardrobe change mid-day and go for the cardigan with a cute tank underneath. Save yourself time and a heatstroke by just tossing it in to your backpack once it gets hot (we all know you didn’t bring your calc book anyways, so backpack space shouldn’t be an issue).
Skip The Wellies and Bailey Buttons this quarter!
No matter how much you think you might need your Uggs or Hunter Boots this time of year, trust me you don’t. Ohio weather can be quite unpredictable, but not enough to sacrifice that kind of closet space. Channel your inner Tumblr grunge and throw on a pair of socks with your summer Birks or just go for the classic Converse or slip on sneaker. Both are cute and sensible for all seasons and take up minimal space. Then when you head home for fall break, you can make the swap. These boots were made for walking, but not until it’s actually cold. Trust me.
Always Carry Sunglasses and an Umbrella
Again a bit of a given, but seriously a must. This is a confusing time for all of us, especially for the Midwest weather, so we must bear with it. What may seem like an average day could quickly turn to the wrath of Mother Nature, so be prepared for anything! Nothing says *embarrassing* like walking into your lecture soaking wet because you weren’t prepared for the sudden downpour on the walk over. Stay seasonal smart and always be ready for whatever the sky could throw at you, besides, the umbrella is London chic and the Ray Bans complete your outfit.
Embrace it!
Even though there is no day ruiner like dripping in sweat, you’re going to crave days like this when your frozen fingers struggle to open the bus schedule because it’s to cold to walk 100 feet, let alone to north campus. So layer up, hit the oval, and enjoy it while you can. Seasonal confusion gets the best of us this time of year, but don’t let it stop you from wearing that cropped jersey to your morning tailgate because your stomach is freezing. We all know the sun’s going to be blaring by the time you get to the game… that is if you make it there.