Look, I get it...dressing up every day is a hassle. Yeah, I run a blog focused around dressing well but who gives a shit? The normal person running around campus doesn’t care if I pulled off the “disheveled Andy Warhol” correctly. At the same time, we all realize that perception is key in every situation. Perception is the difference between Eric Furda and Amy Gutmann: We all know who we would rather drink with.
You must be asking: How do I cheat my way to being perceived as a style boss? How do I know this is the question you’re asking? Because after reading this, you’re going to snort an Addy to crank out a paper you should have started two weeks ago. So, here’s the rundown:
1. Key days of the week to look (at minimum) decent
Monday is the day most people look like they just fought a war with weekend partying at Chancellor and lost. Dressing well on Monday is clutch and will help you stand out from the drones shuffling to class on Locust. The next time it’s mandatory to dress well is Friday. It’s the last impression people get before classes reboot on Monday. Think about it like this: The last bite of a steak should be the best (read: how you should dress on Friday). Don’t save the Brussels sprouts for last (read: how you shouldn’t dress on Friday).
2. Upgrade in under five seconds
Guys: Stop wearing t–shirts under sweaters. Upgrade your look by putting a collared shirt under your sweater. The best part is that you don’t even have to iron the shirt because you’ll only see the very top. Also, find a pair of slim fit chinos because most of us don’t understand how jeans should be cut.
Girls: Take a minimalist approach to your daily style game. Many girls suffer from what my mom calls “too much–ery.” Strip the look down to its bare bones and choose one piece to matter for the day. For once, we can learn something good from monochromatic Theta girls.
3. Time for a swap
With spring cleaning coming up, here are the items I would seriously recommend replacing.
Guys: Ties that your dad stopped wearing in the 80’s but thought that they would be a good starter kit for you. Lose them. You only need about three ties to get you through life. Keep them all skinny (if the fattest part is wider than 4 fingers, it’s a no) and darker hues.
Girls: Uggs. I honestly don’t know why they ever came into style, but it’s time to stop holding on to our 7th grade version of cool. How will you fill this gap in your heart? If you feel the need to have a childhood style staple, pick up a pair of white Chuck Taylors. Trust me, they’ll look clean with whatever you’re wearing.
