College fashion

<p>I've been on plenty of college campuses to know that fashion there is very relaxed - sweats, t-shirts, jeans, etc. I've also seen some people on CC saying that they consider people who dress in anything more than that to be preppy. I'd hate to have this image pinned on me, since I have my own style, which just happens to correlate closely with what is considered fashionable. I don't like wearing t-shirts, and I don't even own sweats. I wear heels, and despite what some people may think, I can walk around in them as long as I could in any flats or gym shoes.
Will this give people the wrong idea about me? Will they think that I'm trying too hard, or attempting to be better than them? Please, help!</p>

<p>I'm kind of the same way. With the exception of early morning classes at times when I am not functiong yet, I HATE wearing jeans or sweats. I usually wear dresses or skirts. A lot of people actually compliment me on this just because it's different from the typical collegiate girl wear. I would say do what you want and dare to be different! It's better to get noticed than to be inconspicuous.</p>

<p>You should wear whatever you want to wear. People will probably just think that you have to go straight to work after class or just came from work.</p>

<p>I agree with insomniatic- if I saw someone walking around in heels and a skirt (assuming the skirt wasn't super-short), I'd probably assume they had to work or do something else that required dressing up a bit.</p>

<p>And besides, does it really matter that much if people do think you're preppy? They're your clothes, wear what you want and don't pay attention to what your classmates think.</p>

<p>Do your thing.</p>

<p>yea seriously do your own thing -- who cares what other people think of you...its about how you feel, and what the people that know you and care about think, that matters (in my opinion) -- but if theyre youre friends they shouldnt be judging you</p>

<p>also, unless your look is straight out of a j.crew catalogue, you're not necessarily going to look preppy. i like to wear printed skirts and sundresses, but it definitely comes off more bohemian than preppy..</p>

<p>people I've seen mostly only wear sweats if it's a) really early, b) they've been working out, c) really late and they want to get a quick bite to eat, or d) are athletes (some athletes are really preppy, others never seem to put on clothes other than sweats, a tshirt, and an under armor backpack)</p>

<p>People don't give a crap what you wear.. no one is going to say " oh she's a prep" I mean honestly.. people stop thinking that crap when you get to the sophomore year of high school lol. I prefer to dress down on campus because I just really don't care.. but I tend to dress up when I go out to parties or even just going for errands.</p>

<p>It varies from school to school. Mine is hardly fashion-forward (we actually have something of a reputation for being fashion-challenged) but in the spring there are plenty of skirts and dresses to be seen (though heels are rare).</p>

<p>Wear what you please, no one cares. Everyday I wear the same thing: a pair of jeans and a miami dolphins t-shirt. If anyone has something to say about it I put my car key between my fingers and punch them in the throat.</p>

<p>OP, I'm like you. If my school didn't have such bad pavement, I'd be wearing heels all the time. I'm also a no sweats in public type of person. With that said, my campus is less casual than the typical college campus, and many people dress "up" (or, I guess, "preppy" in your case) for class.</p>

<p>I'll echo all the others and say wear what you feel comfortable in. The self-confidence you gain from wearing clothes that you're comfortable in greatly outweighs any uneasiness that you have about being less casual than others. Few people will bother you about your clothes. And as long as you don't act elitist, no one's going to care. I doubt anyone will give you more than a quizzical look.</p>

<p>I live in sweats, shorts, tees, and sneakers, but I don't judge people who "dress up"--if you've got a sweater wrapped around your neck/shoulders, yeah I'll probably laugh at you. But just because you're wearing a skirt or heels, whatever. Do what you want. </p>

<p>I wouldn't want someone to judge me on my sweats, I don't judge others on what they wear</p>

<p>My only thought would be "darn, now I really look crappy next to her...", but I wouldn't really think anything more about it unless the outfit was cute and then I'd wonder where you got it ;) Dress however you feel like. I've noticed that since I got to college, I've started dress way more casual/comfy, so who knows, you might change too.</p>

<p>I love wearing heels, but I have the hardest time walking normal in them. I seriously don't get how people can do it.</p>

<p>okgirl, you have to learn how to dance in them for your future job, better learn now.</p>

<p>One thing never to do, ever. Collar popping (single collar or double shirt popping), fishnets, extremely tiny skirts, jeans, or shorts where I can see your butt crack (its okay if you were underwear). I honestly hate girls who show their buttcracks, no matter how hot they are.</p>

<p>Pleeeeease! Heeeeeelllp!</p>

<p>Jesus Christ, people. Wear whatever the **** you want. I can't believe how many people are so worried about fashion that they have to start threads about it.</p>

<p>"I love wearing heels, but I have the hardest time walking normal in them. I seriously don't get how people can do it."</p>

<p>You have to find heels that you are comfy in. Wedges are probably the easiest to walk in, but it all depends on the fit of the shoe.</p>

<p>"I can't believe how many people are so worried about fashion that they have to start threads about it."</p>

<p>It also happens the be the focus of 80% of all magazines and a multi-billion dollar industry, so I don't see why you are so surprised :)
But seriously, clothing is often the first indication of your personality, and since first impressions are important, it is also important for your clothing to reflect the impression you want to impart.
Thanks to all of you guys for the responses!</p>

<p>It also happens the be the focus of 80% of all magazines and a multi-billion dollar industry, so I don't see why you are so surprised
But seriously, clothing is often the first indication of your personality, and since first impressions are important, it is also important for your clothing to reflect the impression you want to impart.
Thanks to all of you guys for the responses!
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<p>Yeah, it is. And so is porn. So i guess that no one should be surprised if I start making a bunch of threads on it. Did you catch the latest episode of back door sluts?</p>

<p>The thing is that style and fashion is an individual thing. It isn't "indicative of your personality" if you base your fashion off of advice from a forum. I'm not trying to attack you personally; I just think that 90% of threads in this section, including this one, are just so goddamn common sense that it amazes me that people bother to make them. Some people will judge you for wearing heels, but most people won't care. That goes for most things.</p>