1. Lulu Lemon Groove Pant: yes, they’re $98 which sounds a bit absurd, but your butt and every dude looking at your butt will thank your for it. These pants are absolutely magical. They can morph even the flattest bootays into a work of the gods. Even Sir Mix-a-Lot agrees. You’ll also probably wear them every day…but that’s only a side note.
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2. Men’s sweaters: there’s nothing more Colgate than leggings and a baggy top. I know I tend to make a bee line for the men’s section whenever I hit the mall. Clearly this trend is not the most flattering, but can you think of anything more comfortable than a huge sweater? As an added bonus this is sure to hide that freshman 15. When its -22 on your way to breakfast (yes that has happened) nothing will make you happier, aside from of course chocolate chip pancakes and bacon. YUM. LL Bean makes a particularly cozy cashmere waffle quarter zip…..AND ITS ON SALE! http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/64772?feat=507224-GN2
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3. Bean Boots: while I am a huge fan of uggs and will always wear them no matter how ugly they truly are, they aren’t your best bet in the arctic slush we call home. They aren’t waterproof and I promise you’ll eat it on the ice. Bean boots are a great alternative and never go out of style. You can get them with the fur lining so that your feet stay nice and warm. I’d even go as far as to say you can probably rock them with a casual LBD for those cold winter nights. Or even if you want to be a fashion emergency like me and wear them with sweats to the jug. Your choice.
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4. We all love our fratagonias and our frackets but never mix the two. Patagonias, especially those snap t’s, will be your best friends. But do you really want to have your best friend get social lubricant spilled all over them, or worse, kidnapped? We have all had our jacket mix ups at the jug, and some of us have designated hiding spots at frats (holla at the Sigma freezer, I love my jackets on the rocks). So I suggest you own at least two jackets, a Fratagonia and a Fracket. Your fracket should probably be something from goodwill that is either too ugly to lose or you wouldn’t mind losing it. Sort of like your middle school boyfriend. If you want to be a frat star, find a neon jacket from the 80s, but those gems are a rare find.