Transitioning to life in a dorm has taught me an incredible amount, but most of all, it has made me miss the days of having a complete wardrobe.
In recent weeks, Boston has been hot, cold, windy and humid. This kind of crazy weather confusion calls for every season’s clothes, not just fall, which is the majority of clothes I decided to bring my first semester of college.
Packing for school didn’t seem that difficult, nor did I think that I would be struggling to find outfits. I was told that, if anything, I would want all of my sweaters, not just the lighter ones, or I might want my winter coat, not just a thicker rain jacket.
However, on the days where it has been 60 degrees with nonstop winds, I am wishing for the huge winter sweaters I left behind, and the fuzzy socks I would wear under tall boots. Mornings are spent staring at the weather app, deciding whether or not I will be warm enough in just a vest and sweatshirt, rather than a sweater and jacket.
The biggest issue with having a shortage of clothing is the fact that I am tempted to buy anything I’m missing. I find myself scrolling through the new arrivals on Urban Outfitters and being reminded, “That sweater would be great to wear on windy days,” or “Oh, I could really use a scarf since all of mine are at home.”
Now I have two problems: I don’t have enough clothes and I’m spending money on new clothes. Not only am I spending money on new clothes, these are clothes I already have, they’re just miles away in my closet at home.
Of course, this is just one of a myriad of issues college freshmen have after 18 years of getting the royal treatment at home. Not everything is our own here, things are smaller, and the drawers only fit like four sweaters.
Nothing will replace being able to check the weather and put together the perfect outfit for whatever the day called for. For now, layering is the only way to go.
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