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<p>Palo Alto and Stanford have their own seperate climate bubble from san fran, from what i’ve heard; its apparently usually a bit warmer. probably because of increased distance from the ocean, less of a temperature moderation due to the water. Not saying it won’t get chilly tho, but probably less so</p>
<p>ngolsh,
Yea you are probably correct, some will come dressed like Southern Belles, but about a third will still come in sweats already having achieved the Stanford Band’s “I go to Stanford and you don’t, so … me”</p>
<p>Every year is different, but my guess is that it will still be much more low keyed than (eg) UCLA. Best advice is wear what you are comfortable in as that is what it is all about.</p>
<p>I feel comfortable in my designer clothes and preppy polo shirts, tucked into my shorts and with the collars down. Are you saying:</p>
<p>1) It’s okay to dress like this
2) It’s not okay based on some bizarre pseudo-principle that wearing such things is incompatible with being a student
3) It’s not advisable because I’ll either be looked down or spat upon by the other students, clearly all elitist, who are enjoying the comfort of their sweatsuits</p>
<p>I’m a bit confused.</p>
<p>here’s what i don’t understand, princessdad… you say “be yourself.” what if “being myself” involves wearing designer clothes and heels and that kind of thing?</p>
<p>PrincessDad: According to Stanford’s website, your story is untrue:</p>
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<p>[History</a> : Stanford University](<a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/about/history/]History”>http://www.stanford.edu/about/history/)</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m still a bit curious as to why he put that story up since it’s not true, at all…</p>
<p>Oh dear :S</p>
<p>Well, I’m here in Palo Alto now visiting and I would suggest lighter clothing as it is really hot during the day. When I came in last night, however, it was pretty cool so I would suggest light casual clothing and maybe a sweater for the night. Also, be prepared for crazy people in fountains…</p>
<p>I love crazy people in fountains! Sounds fun…</p>
<p>Despite the fact that the last few days have been absurdly hot, it’s supposed to cool down for the weekend. Highs between 65 and 70, lows around 45.</p>
<p>^sounds like it gonna be warmer here in Maryland then at Stanford during Admit Weekend. Hm.</p>
<p>olive tree. It is debatable whether it is true. Mrs Stanford’s diary has something similar.</p>
<p>As to dress. It is very rare to see someone with designer dress on during the day or dressed as prep. Will such person be an outcast. No, different is ok. But, they will not be normal.</p>
<p>I would guess from my past experience, that close to 33% will wear sweats, shorts etc – esp those that come from the area. The Hollywood babes will dress up the first several weeks, but that is it. It is just “not important”</p>
<p>There was a grad student thesis written several years ago who put it down to the coed dorms. When you see someone of the opposite sex frequently with a robe on and their hair wrapped in towel (or in some of the "dorms, share a shower sometimes without curtain) dressing up with makeup does not seem important anymore.</p>
<p>Anissa, I will put money that you will not be wearing same 6 months from now.</p>