We positively believe that what we wear can be a fitting expression of our personalities. But there are some essential outfits that we all need in our closets. Below, we’ve got 13 college uniforms that every collegiette has to have.
1. The library outfit
The library seems like one of those places where no one’s really paying attention to what you have on, but that doesn’t mean you should slack. Do consider the obstacles you need to dress around: unbelievably uncomfortable chairs, the always frigid temperatures, and the dust-covered books that no one dares touch.
2. The going out outfit
Whether you’ve got a date or are heading out to a party, a flirty LBD is your bestie in nearly every night on the town scenario.
3. The it’s-early-but-I-need-to-look-put-together outfit
When you have an 8 a.m. class, it’s easy to just walk out the door in what you slept in the night before. But there are some days when that’s just not acceptable. You’ll need relaxed denim and a cute top to help you ride out the pain of a morning that demands relentless coffee refills.
4. The group hang outfit
Ever been in a situation where you like someone and your friends set up a group hang so the two of you can realize how right you are for each other? You can’t exactly dress as if you’re going on a date, but you still need to work it. It’s like halfway between trying too hard and not trying at all. We think it’s called trying?
5. The I-procrastinated-so-I-pulled-an-all-nighter outfit
You were up all night, and the results are not pretty. It’s on you to get up, get going, and look good doing it.
6. The polished professional outfit
This one’s for the inevitable day you’re forced to step out of your student role and prove to some slightly older adult that you’ve got what it takes to be a professional. This could mean interning, giving a presentation in class, or going on an interview. Regardless, you’re going to rely on your trusty black blazer and other expertly fitted pieces until you can slip back into your comfier collegiette duds.
7. The last-pieces-of-clean-clothing outfit
Don’t get caught in the laundry room wearing a stained, oversized sweatshirt you stole from your parents’ closet. You can still look chic wearing the simplest pieces in your wardrobe.
8. The sick day outfit
Everybody gets sick, but often in college we don’t have time to be under the weather. This does make for the ideal time to wear your favorite lazy outfit without feeling any shame.
9. The weekend—5 percent studying, 95 percent Netflixing—outfit
If you’re going to lay in bed all day, you might as well wear your… PAJAMAS!
10. The school pride outfit
The first thing every new college student must do is buy a school shirt. That way when you’re off to the big game, you won’t stick out like a sore thumb among a sea of your school colors.
11. The leggings are pants outfit
On day one of college orientation, we were told leggings are pants. Despite what the real world says, we’re sticking by it.
12. The rainy day outfit
In the nine or so months you spend at school, there will be rain. Rain boots, an umbrella, and a raincoat are all necessary to stay perfectly dry even on the dreariest of days.
13. The doing-it-all-and-making-it-work outfit
College is all about multitasking, so most of all you need clothes that will work in lots of different settings. Prepare to take on the world, collegiettes!
What other essential college uniforms do you swear by?