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Fraturday Essentials

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Elena Havas Student Contributor, Colgate University
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Colgate chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

           It’s everyone’s favorite day of the week Fraturday! Time for all play and no work. When the weather is ACTUALLY nice and everyone is prancing from house to house down broad street. The sun is shining and you get that feeling of pure bliss. Are you thinking about style items you might need for this joyous occasion? Here are some mandatory Fraturday essentials for all of you day-time divas.

1. SHADES SHADES SHADES 

Sunglasses are an absolute must for every single Fraturday. You need this staple accessory as you party from frat porch to front lawn from sunrise to sunset. Any style works! You can go for the classic and timeless Wayfarer or Aviator or try something bright funky and fun. I love these cheap plastic glasses, they’re hilarious and who cares if you lose or break them.

2. The Perfect Light Jacket or Sweater

Your outfit looks perfect but you can’t leave your room without the right outerwear! Whether it’s an military, leather or denim: the light jacket is crucial for breezy Fraturdays. Zip-up hoodies or comfy sweater tops do the same job and are the most useful accessory. Just DON’T leave it behind when you decide to take it off, but come on, I mean when do people ever lose their jackets here?

3. “High&Wasted” Shorts

Okay if and only if it’s warm enough, don’t be afraid to go all out and dust off your fave cut off shorts. Let your limbs see the sun after months of severe deprivation. These go with almost anything and are ideal for any outdoor activity.Try a brightly dyed, bleached, studded or destroyed denim. That high-waist will look great on all elevated surfaces.

4. Because ‘Merica That’s Why.

        Fraturday is the perfect time to show everyone that you’re young, wild, free and proud to be an American! Make the founding fathers proud by sporting anything that’s red white & blue. The American flag print is an ageless style choice. Represent the home of the brave with everything from flag tanks, shorts, scarves or shoes. 

5. Frat-Proof Footwear

         When you are raging all day you are going to need industrial strength shoes in order to last through a day of destruction. There is nothing more vile than the floor of a fraternity house, so prepare for a sea of unidentified substances and wear some shoes that you won’t mind if they get a little narsty. I suggest a traditional pair of Chuck Taylor’s or combat boots, these are casual but cute and they look even better dirty. 

 

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Elena Havas is a Campus Correspondent for Her Campus at Colgate University. She is an English Major with an emphasis in creative writing as well as a Minor in Film and Media Studies. She began blogging for Her Campus in the Spring of 2013. She has made new initiatives to expand Her Campus across Colgate's Campus. She is a native of New York City and some of her interests include life advice, pop culture, women's rights, public policy reform and referring to herself in the third person under her alias notoriously known as "lanes".