<p>I'm transferring to a private university for my junior year in college and I was curious as to what sort of clothing students at private universities wear. Now, I'm fully aware of the fact that schools are diverse but.. I've always had a "boyish" style of sense, and I want to sport a sort of "grown up" look.</p>
<p>While I admit I won't be able to fully abandon my boyish look (t shirt, cargo shorts, sandals, trucker hats, vans), I want to incorporate a more professional style into the mix.</p>
<p>The school I'm going to is one of the top ten undergraduate business/law schools in the country, so I want to dress the part.</p>
<p>I sort of want to get a wardrobe similar to something a stylish graduate/medical student would wear.
This includes things like: dressy button shirts, khaki pants, sweater vests, glasses, maybe even ties?</p>
<p>Help me out, people. Any suggestion is a helpful suggestion.</p>
<p>Wear what you want to wear. If you want to go for the khaki pants and golf shirt look, in order to look more professional, then by all means go ahead and do it.</p>
<p>I see no reason to wear a tie around campus. You would end up looking like a fraternity pledge. Not even my professors wear ties. But if you want to set a trend, have at it.</p>
<p>There’s nothing wrong with an occasional Pierre Cardin tie, a well-fitting jacket and a pair of pants… make sure your shoes are clean. But don’t listen to me. I’m from the Big City, the City of Cities. It ain’t no small town look.</p>
<p>At my sons’ school the upperclass students have usually abandoned brands such as Abercrombie and similar brands. My sons wear Brooks Brothers and J Crew shirts with skinny ties and a sports jacket when they are going to the clubs or bars. They wear belts with dark jeans and boat shoes. I hope this helps. By the way Brooks Brothers is pricey but their sales are great.</p>
<p>How do you dress like your black? How do you dress like your white? How do you dress like your gay? How do you dress like your happy? How do you dress like your sad?</p>
<p>There is no way to “dress like an uperclassmen” because <em>gasps</em> not all upperclassmen dress the same (shocker!)</p>
<p>You’re overthinking it. Dress how you want. The problem people like you have is that you want to fit in with the crowd. Have a style of your own. </p>
<p>I have no respect for people who want to be clones in society.</p>
<p>^^^^ The OP is asking for some real advice because he understands that as an upper classman student do start to dress differently. Basically if you take on a neater appearance and leave the Abercrombie, Hollister, and American Eagle behind you will be O.K. Upper classman tend to put a nicer look together when they are going to parties but I am sure many are going to classes in a less than put together look.</p>
<p>You can’t go wrong with a nice oxford shirt and a casual shoe instead of sneakers.</p>
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This includes things like: dressy button shirts, khaki pants, sweater vests, glasses, maybe even ties?"</p>
<p>you just answered your own question</p>
<p>I suggest you dress what you’re most comfortable dressing in. Wear what’s “you,” not what you think you should be. Just dress professionally at career fairs.</p>
<p>Most young adults don’t wear business suits every day except at work. On the weekends you can be sure as hell that most will dress very casually. Hell even most adults aren’t that dressed up off of work (a friend of mine’s step dad practically always wears a t-shirt and jeans, and he has a PhD in public health and works at the World Bank).</p>
<p>Also please don’t wear glasses if you don’t need them. That’s the very definition of “****ing lame poser.” Plus, trust me, glasses aren’t all that great when you realize you have to clean them all the damn time.</p>
<p>It’s not a crime to want to dress up better, especially since America has been lowering their standards as what casual attire is (pajamas and sweats are now prevalent as daywear…)</p>
<p>What I do suggest is looking for a casual style that appeals to you, and not necessarily what will fit in with the general populace. If you’re looking for a bit of polish, but at a low maintenance level, go easy, think “smart casual.”</p>
<p>It’s easy to do that, just trade up your regular wash jeans for very dark, almost indigo jeans, aim for a well-fitted jacket that doesn’t necessarily have to be a sports coat, and wear clean and well-fitted tops. Anything will do, not just polos. Also, stay away from flashing brand names - not really that classy (that’s what people probably mean when they say, stay away from Hollister or Abercrombie). Shoes are most important, but it’s probably just like all white canvas shoes, or a sleek pair of “city sneakers”, rather than your busted up pair of New Balance sneakers. I recommended looking at websites like <a href=“http://www.omiru.com%5B/url%5D”>www.omiru.com</a> or even the H&M lookbook to see what I’m talking about.</p>
<p>It’s not that difficult, and you don’t need to fit into a whole “mode” - I don’t really know anyone who feels comfortable with wearing sweater vests and boat shoes, but if you like the look, then go ahead, go for it. You just need to make sure that if you’re gonna up your style, do it for yourself. My other suggestion? Love absolutely everything in your wardrobe (style, fit, comfort of fabric, etc) , so that it makes picking out an outfit extremely easy when you’re on the go.</p>
<p>^I prefer to not see girls fully decked out in makeup, yet their see-through pajama short shorts and ripped T-shirts are their main garb for the day. (and this is in junior high!) sheesh. I love comfort, but that’s just crossing the line for me. Appreciate the like though, and your tips are helpful as well :3 </p>
<p>Also, wearing sweats and pajamas are pretty lazy stylistically, and not polished at all, which is what the OP is striving away from.</p>
<p>Don’t wear a lanyard or gym shorts. Hit the gym and wear clothing that fits you if you have muscles to show (not baggy or too tight that you look like a duss). </p>
<p>Polos
shirts
tshirts (not from AE, Abercrombie, Hollister)
sweaters
pants
khaki and seer sucker shorts.
Good jeans
shoes (anything thats not beat up or running shoes)</p>
<p>Some brands I like:
Ralph Lauren
Express
Calvin Klein
J Crew
I have some cargo and plaid shorts from AE
Affliction</p>
<p>and a bunch of stuff I bought from TJ Maxx that I don’t remember the names of. </p>
<p>I do have a bunch of shirts from AE, Hollister, and Aero but I cut them up and wear them at the gym.</p>
<p>I’m a sucker for Gap myself, and Levi’s as well after I bought a ton of jeans at an outlet store for like $130 total.</p>
<p>That’s actually the best thing you could do: shop at outlet stores. Generally it’s either overstock or clothes that are “SO last season” but unless you’re a fashionista or Miss J Alexander you really shouldn’t care. They’re cheaper than at the normal stores and they often have great deals.</p>
<p>Also, try Sperry Top Siders. I never thought I’d like them, having usually worn running shoes all my life, but I finally bought some and damn… they’re very comfortable!</p>
<p>More than anything, your wardrobe will change as the occassion warrents it.</p>
<p>When D is just going to class, I don’t think there is any real difference in what she would wear style-wise from freshman year to junior year.</p>
<p>However, she does have more occassions to dress in more mature clothing as a junior when she is headed for her internship or for an audition. On those days, she may show up in class with a more grown up look.</p>
<p>I would not feel the need to play grown up with clothes. In time, it will be a natural change due to changes in your life style.</p>
<p>Honestly, the fit is more important than the color/patterns. </p>
<p>Sure, you can go to J Crew, Banana Republic, or Calvin Klein and spend a fortune on high quality clothes which are probably more than what you need for college. </p>
<p>Just go to Target/Gap, and spend $100-$200 on a nice fitting wardrobe. Its what I did, and most people consider me to be “well dressed” and “mature” for my age. </p>
<p>Just make sure you don’t get shirts with ed hardy stuff/witty puns/skulls on them or you’ll look like a teen skater punk. </p>
<p>Just get:
Plain Ts (make sure they fit!)
A few solid color button ups (you can go plaid if you want, it seems to be “in”. also make sure these fit well)
Jeans (the darker the better, but don’t go too dark)
Shorts (khaki, white, navy, seersucker, plaid)
Shoes (canvas sneakers, boat shoes)
Hoodies (navy, gray, black)
Sweaters (navy, gray, black)</p>