The first week of school is over, and the semester is in full swing. While in classes, I have noticed some trends, both good and bad, on campus. Here are three Do’s and Don’ts from the first week of classes.
1. Overly Ripped Jeans: One of the looks I noticed on students this week were excessively ripped or distressed jeans. There were a couple of pairs I’m pretty sure didn’t even have denim in them. There is a way to do a distressed jean without looking like Freddie Kruger got to your clothing. You want to make sure there is plenty of denim with minimal distressing. A jean with a simple rip at the knee makes for an edgy look without someone asking if you got caught in a wire fence.
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2. Man-buns: This is a huge trend that can be done right. However, I have seen some crazy looks on the men of campus who over-accessorize their man buns; it can get to be too much. Try to keep it more on the simple side.
3. Ponytails: During the first week of classes, no one has time for perfect beach waves and put-together hairstyles. A ponytail is the perfect way to look stylish without trying too hard. Make sure the ponytail isn’t too high on your head, otherwise you can start to look like a genie in a bottle, and no one wants that. The right pony should be sleek, with a messy vibe of I just woke up like this …
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It’s not hard to stay on the cutting edge of current trends — just make sure you don’t fall prey to the particularly trashy ones. These tips will help you to keep your fall style fresh and trendy all semester long.