Dress Scene at Yale?

<p>Hookem...Texas is quite a bit less isolated than Washington, I assure you. Here, Abercrombie/Hollister IS for the upper class kids. It's a little more prevalent near Seattle, but not where I'm from. And anything that looks like it's from a Nordstrom's ad is elitist.</p>

<p>And fillyflurel...I agree with you to a degree. Designer brands are a complete ripoff...I can get the same stuff on the Chinese black market for about 1% of the original cost lol. But a good sense of dress helps establish your social status in American society. It's sad, but true. if you can pull it off with Kohl's (which you can), that's the way to go, i guess.</p>

<p>@fillyflurel: Who are you addressing? I'm just wondering since not a single person on this thread has said anything about being on the J.Crew side.
And in case you were wondering the definition of hipster includes a large array a thrift stores, which in my personal experience tend to be cheaper than even Kohls—that is if we're boasting bargains here. But really...get your terms right. </p>

<p>Side note: J.Press</a> : Blazers
Chuck Bass. On the right.
I actually LOLed. </p>

<p>@Hookem: Be my best friend! Your dress style sounds ILL. No guys at my school dress interestingly...they're all about the sweats and big t-shirts...MAYBE a pair of jeans. But only maybe.</p>

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<p>If I could...I would dress like that. A lot.</p>

<p>Thanks for all the input, guys!</p>

<p>I'm getting a sense that there's no predominant dress scene at Yale (except there seems to be a lot of reference to J. Crew. I don't know anyone that wears J. Crew though lol.)</p>

<p>At the risk of being deemed a "poser" by hookem, I'm more into A&F... but I don't think that anyone really understands that their clothes go on sale LIKE 75% OF ITS ORIGINAL PRICE. I mean, I don't get it when people bash on A&F and say that the people who buy their clothes are wasting money. I just bought a warm, thick sweater for sixteen bucks (originally $70) and two shirts for $12.90 (originally $35 each). Yeah, if you buy 'em regular price, you're crazy and have too much extra spending money. But if you, like me, understand that EVERY SINGLE CLOTHING ITEM goes on a ridiculous sale if you're patient enough, you can buy shirts and sweaters for way cheaper or at the same price as the more modest stores. Just stalk their website clearance section. </p>

<p>But I like all styles of clothing, and I'm not the type to hate anyone's way of dressing... it's all an expression of who you are. hookem, your style sounds REALLY sweet, I wish I knew guys that dress like that haha.</p>

<p>^ That's basically the it, you've got it right. Yale is pretty "whatever" about clothes..and most things for that matter (as I've heard from students there now)
The attitude they have toward clothing style is the same that they have for religion, sexuality, political affiliation, etc. They don't care about personal differences like that unless you're overtly abrasive about them, in which case they'll definitely get in your face (which I think is true of most people)—otherwise I've been told they just see differences like these as more opportunities for discussion...such is Yale. <em>sigh</em></p>

<p>@ pink, the pricing of A&F is only a very small part of why real preps dislike it (and like I've said earlier, I'm not a fullblown prep. I'm a hybrid). It's mostly because a lot of the stuff looks trashy. I mean, I wore it in 7th grade, but I matured. Branch out! Have fun with your wardrobe, instead of being a grunge clone.</p>

<p>oh and lmao about the Chuck Bass comment. If I had the money, I would dress verrrrrrry similar to him.</p>

<p>@ collegehopeful, yeah that's basically me haha. Denebola, you nailed it about the thrift stores. Just yesterday I scored a $100 Polo button-down for $5 at Goodwill. There's also a local place called Buffalo Exchange that buys really, really trendy stuff from consumers (if you bring them a garbage bag full of this year's styles, they might buy 2 or 3 items from you), and then sells them at sweet prices. Got my True Religions there for $25 :D.</p>

<p>A&F is really popular here in Washington, but I don't exactly like it. I think I own maybe two shirts from there, but that's it. I prefer American Eagle, Banana Republic, and sporty stuff (Nike, Puma, Brooks, Asics...). My designer wardrobe: I own one pair of Dolce and Gabbana jeans, one Pierre Cardin tee, three Calvin Klein suits, one pair of Diesel jeans, and one Armani jacket.</p>

<p>Typically I mix it up something like: Hurley beanie, Abercrombie tee, Jack Jones shirt, Arizona jeans, American Eagle jacket (with a totally feminine fur hood haha), Aero necklace, Brooks gloves, Oakley sunglasses, Nike socks, and Sketchers (yes, I love skechers, I don't care how juvenile they make me look). Not even kidding...and I get all of that stuff for under 30 bucks each. (except the Oakleys...those were about $210, but they're for running)</p>

<p>hookem, what exactly do you mean by "trashy"? They sell logo tees, tank tops, jeans, skirts and shorts just like any other retailer. I'm pretty sure that if you want to dress trashy, you can do it no matter what brand of clothing you're wearing. </p>

<p>And in my defense, the main reason I started to shop at A&F was because they actually catered to my body type... It's a lot harder than some people think to find small sizes. Someone mentioned American Eagle. Yeah, I TRIED American Eagle but their size 0 jeans were SO baggy, and that's the smallest they go. I'm not anorexic, but I'm definitely thin and a lot of places don't carry the clothes that fit me right. At least A&F stocks XS and 00 (ABUNDANTLY, too; a lot of places SAY they carry those sizes but there's only ever like one of each.) </p>

<p>I don't think A&F is any "trashier" than what a lot of teens nowadays wear.</p>

<p>And I also don't think it's fair for you to label me as a "grunge clone" or whatever; I wear what I like to wear and your comments aren't going to change that, but I don't make mean judgements about the way others dress. We're all different, and I think all styles are cool (well... I'm not a big fan of the baggy "gansta" look lol)</p>

<p>I do alot of business in New Haven, in and around the Yale campus & what I see doesn't differ from most college campuses I've been to. North Face Denalis, down jackets w/faux fur hoods & uggs are the uniform for the winter here- all warm stuff. guys wear jeans and oxford shirts, or look like the bookstore is where they shop- yale t shirts, hoodies, etc. The girls tend to dress with that urban outfitters kind of vibe, or american eagle, J Crew, A & F etc... It seems varied, there's no cookie cutter look that stands out to me. I'm sure you'll be fine in whatever you feel comfortable wearing.</p>

<p>Palin Effect.</p>

<p>Haha. We need a sartorialist to go around Yale and get us some snapshots.</p>

<p>This is the official Dress Code from "The House Committee" at the Yale Club. It is displayed on an ecru engraved card in all of the guest rooms for guests' reference. Nowhere does it specify which designer or self-identified group (i.e., hybrid-hipster, OC Princess, Faux Prep) one needs to affiliate with. </p>

<p>"Traditional business attire (jackets and neckties for men, equally appropriate attire for women) is always welcome in all public rooms.</p>

<p>Business casual dress is required in all public rooms at all times except the athletic facilities.</p>

<p>Business casual dress for men includes: collared shirts or sweaters, turtlenejks, dress slacks, khakis, corduroy trousers and socks."</p>

<p>Yawn.... zzzz ...OK I'll finish.</p>

<p>"Business casual dress for women includes: collared shirts, blouses turtlenecks or sweaters an skirts or tailored pants.</p>

<p>Not permitted are: denim, shorts, tee shirts, casual sandals, athletic wear of any kind (including footwear and caps), and torn, provocative or revealing clothing.</p>

<p>At all times, a reasonable standard of neatness should be observed."</p>

<p>Ain't none of them Gossip Girl kids gettin' in there! They prefer chillaxin with the 'bones in New Haven anyway.</p>

<p>"Not permitted are: denim, shorts, tee shirts, casual sandals, athletic wear of any kind (including footwear and caps), and torn, provocative or revealing clothing."</p>

<p>Wow, that blows. That just encapsulated the exact way I dress. Sigh.</p>

<p>Haha yeah I don't think I know anyone that shops at J. Crew.
I just looked at their website though and they had some pretty cute dresses and skirts but ...I'm sure I can find those at another store, they didn't look that special or anything.</p>

<p>I like to mix and match, try different styles. It's fun to switch it up! After watching Gossip Girl..I'm kinda going through a Blair phase with my style..with a bit of Serena</p>

<p>Glad Yale has a pretty diverse dress scene! I love boutique shops..they always have clothes you would never find anywhere else but always dreamed of having..you know?</p>

<p>If that's the dress code of the Yale Club of New York, it's substantially relaxed from the past.</p>

<p>If you are an admitted student from Florida, this is a must read:</p>

<p>Yale</a> Daily News - Richey: Help me dress for winter</p>

<p>Yes, it's from New York circa 2008.</p>

<p>Yeah, Smile614, I looked through the J. Crew website too and although the style was cute and I wear stuff like that sometimes, nothing seemed to really pop out as being amazing--or worth the price. </p>

<p>I still think A&F's cuter :)</p>

<p>Hooray for girls in torn, provocative or revealing clothing.</p>

<p>Like, for real.</p>

<p>Haha yeah I went through an A&F phase where that's all I would wear..also went though American Eagle/Hollister phase ..both were in junior high I think.</p>

<p>I was looking at the Yale viewbook on the website and all the pictures of students walking around showed them in just jeans and a sweatshirt/tshirt/plain jacket..completely casual</p>