Don't Yell Freshman

"I don't want to look like a freshman." These are the words being said/thought by girls around the country as the fall semester creeps closer. It seems as if no one knows what to wear on the first day of school, considering a lot of us came from wearing the same uniform everyday for the past four years. Is it too "try hard" to wear a t-shirt with your school's letters on it? Should you wear a hoodie, even though chances are it will be over 80 degrees? I myself am wondering the same thing.

Many of us are going away, which gives us a major reason to be excited for our first day of class. If you ask me, my "perfect" first day outfit is jeans or jean shorts, paired with a plain v-neck or cool graphic tee, and sandals. Plain and simple, without being too casual. Having a cute bag can also help the outfit (My choice: a Longchamp Large Le Pliage tote- comes in almost every color!). You don't want to dress so nice that you scream "try-hard freshman," but you also don't want to look like the "she thinks she's cool freshman" by wearing sweat pants and a pajama shirt (Save the comfy dressing for when you're more comfortable around campus).

I personally don't think it is "try-hard" to wear a shirt with your school initials on it; don't go overboard and pair it with matching shorts and socks. As for the hoodie, take it in your bag for the cold auditorium classes. It isn't cool to walk around campus in a hoodie when it's 85 degrees (no pun intended). There are many different looks to rock on the first day, so make sure you find the one that's right for you!

NG

P.S. Where can you get this casual first day look? My answer: Forever 21 and Old Navy. You can never go wrong with Forever's $10 jeans and Old Navy's $7 v-necks. They're a must for everyday school-wear.