Class Outfits vs Party Outfits: HC TCNJ aDRESSES the Issue!

Drawing the line between class clothes and party outfits is tough when certain party ensembles have the potential to look cute anytime of day. However, wearing that black tight skirt to biology is probably not the best decision.

We all make sacrafices for a good outfit, like sitting with our legs tightly crossed because we needed to wear that adorable dress. But maybe, legs crossed or not, it’s just too short for class. We can’t keep shocking our biology professors with ultra-short dresses or give our language professors a heart attack with our low cut shirts.

Use your discretion when picking outfits for the day and night. Her Campus TCNJ has created a set of guidelines to help all collegiettes put together the perfect ensemble for class and parties:

How to turn party outfits into cute and casual:
While there are many ways to wear party outfits as casual outfits, certain ensembles should not see daylight. The typical short tight skirts and little dresses can be class-ified with cardigans and cute boots. Make sure that you can sit down in the outfit without showing the world your underwear.

Reserve certain outfits for the dance floor. Make sure that sequined, low-cut, belly shirt stays in your closet when you are getting ready to go to class. If your shirt is low throw a sweater or cardigan over it, or a tank underneath. Scarves also act as great cover-ups for lower cut shirts.

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Casual Outfits that should not be worn to parties:
Sweatpants, gym shirts, sweatshirts or anything else with or associated with the word “sweat” should not be worn to a party. Ever. If it’s very cold out and you need an extra layer, add something cute and stay away from dorm attire.

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Party Outfits that should not be worn to class:
If you cannot comfortably sit in a skirt or dress, avoid wearing it. Steer clear of anything flashy when picking an out an outfit to wear to class, as well. If you wouldn’t want your parents to see your outfit, don’t wear it to class because your professors definitely don’t want to see it.

HC TCNJ weighs in with some Freshmen Collegiettes™

“I keep my casual clothes and my going out clothes separate from each other,” says Freshman Elizabeth Maricic. “If I ever do wear something extremely short to class, it will be supplemented with tights or leggings.”

“I would never wear a low cut-cami and an ultra-short skirt without anything covering me to class. I would feel awkward around my professors in an outfit like that,” says freshman Maria Dunas.