<p>I know sheets for most dorms need to be twin XL, but what about the conforter size? </p>
<p>I think I've read that some people bought a full size instead of a twin because you don't use a dust ruffle, and since it's a comforter, it's not too long. What did you do?</p>
<p>This tip came from Bed Bath and Beyond, and I think it's brilliant. They said that the only things that need to be X-long are the fitted sheet and the mattress pad, as they have to fit around the corners. Everything else can be regular (or any other) size.</p>
<p>The sheets are really the only important part. I'd say buy everything else in twin size (it'll save you a little bit of money anyway). Nobody really cares that they can see your under-the-bed storage.</p>
<p>Agreed with srcameron. Also, if the beds at your school are anything like mine, it'll be nearly impossible to get a bedskirt on and no one cares about seeing plastic boxes under your bed.</p>