What students wear to class depends so much on the campus vibe and climate, and at UF, we’re definitely blessed/cursed (depending on your opinion) with an extremely casual, comfortable atmosphere. That being said, there are deviants from this trend who can be seen everywhere across campus.
Here’s what the clothes you wear to class say about you:
1. Business Attire — If you’re wearing heels, a full face of makeup, and/or impeccably groomed and styled hair today, it might mean one or more of the following:
- You have a presentation or interview later that day
- You’re a business major or in the J-school
- You want to wake up seven hours before class each morning to put yourself together.
Kudos for putting in the effort. As we all stumble bleary eyed to class each morning, you’re definitely an object of envy. However, take it easy every now and then! We’re lucky to have such a casual culture here at UF, and no one will look down upon you if you exchange that pencil skirt for a pair of comfy jeans.
2. Pajamas/Sweatpants —It’s been a rough week/day/morning.
We’ve all been in that position, after pulling a tough all-nighter to cram for an exam or complete crucial classwork. No one will judge you if you decided to skip out on the extra 10 minutes it takes to get dressed in the morning for sleep as long as it doesn’t turn into an everyday thing. Pajamas or sweatpants can send off the wrong signal if worn too often and portray a lazy, I-couldn’t-care-less attitude, especially to the people who matter most (i.e: your professors). Only wear them for dire circumstances!
3. The “UF Uniform”— Conformist! Okay, just kidding. But we all know what this look is.
Innumerable students trek across campus clothed in the daily staple of running shorts, T-shirts, and Nike Frees and give off the vibe that they’re busy, busy people. It’s definitely okay to rock this look if you’re running around campus to catch lectures and important events, but try to mix it up a bit — especially in situations where you’ll be having more one-on-one interaction with your professors, like if you’re visiting them during office hours or have a small class for example. Try to dress to impress. You don’t have pull out the heels, but a put-together outfit can make a great impression and makes it look like you cared enough to put in more effort.
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