What do freshmen wear

Cutting down your wardrobe can be difficult when it is time to pack for college. To be honest, you are not going to need as much as you think you are. Do not make the mistake of carrying too many clothes because it can be frustrating as they just sit in the cupboard and occupy space but are never used.

To help you out, here are some of the top things you need for your college wardrobe. This goes without saying, jeans are a must-have in your wardrobe. No matter your age or where you are headed, you always need a good pair of jeans. You will probably wear jeans every day of the freshman year. Pack at least four pairs of jeans that are comfortable and fit well.

You may want to pick them keeping your body shape in mind. Any pair of jeans that you no longer wear should be left at home. It is best to invest in dark-washed jeans but you can also bring whatever color you feel most comfortable in. Carry high-waisted jeans so that you can pair them with a crop top. The next best thing to have in your college wardrobe is leggings.

If you wear jeans for most of the freshman year, you will wear leggings each day of the sophomore year. If there is one thing you cannot live without-it is leggings. You must have a couple of pairs for college. They are versatile and you can wear them with anything to create a complete look. Wear something long enough over them. There are ample choices for you to pick from.

Invest in basic leggings, denim, and prints. This could be a single outfit and no matter what you are studying or where you are studying, you need to buy a professional outfit. It is important to look like a professional when you appear for an interview or an internship. You never know when you need to dress up formally and even as a freshman, you may have to attend a networking event or a conference. Carry a white button-up and nice pants for the big day at college.

Stock up your wardrobe with comfortable, basic tops. Choose an outfit you feel great in. If you are uncomfortable, your body language will show it, and even the most trendy outfit will look out of place. If you feel even slightly uncomfortable, try another outfit. Try your outfit on ahead of time. In addition to laying your outfit out the night before, make sure you try your chosen outfit or outfit candidates on ahead of time. This will help you make a definitive decision and will reveal any problems you might have before the morning of your first day.

You can try on multiple outfits and have two or three set aside for your first day, and decide which one you like best in the morning. Make sure you try on the whole outfit--shoes and everything. Make sure there is no awkward pinching or bunching. Try on your outfit and make sure there is no bunching, pinching, or ill-fitting area.

You can put on a mini fashion show to get the opinions of your friends and family, and get new ideas for outfits. Practice moving and walking in your outfit. Provided there is no bunching or pinching, take a few laps around your room or your house in your chosen outfit. This will also help you identify any problem areas, such as pants falling down, a skirt riding up too high, or a shirt chafing your skin. You should choose something you like!

That's the first thing. You shouldn't wear anything you don't feel comfortable in. Beyond that, just try to choose items that fit you well that you find look good on you. Yes No. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. One of the best ways to survive your freshman year is to ask for help when you need it. If you are falling behind in your classes, ask for help from your teachers.

If you are nervous or unsure about making new friends, reach out to a new group of people and ask to share lunch or a work table. Not Helpful 6 Helpful If you feel nothing looks good on you, you might need to try branching out into different cuts and styles of clothing. Visit your local clothing store and try on different types of clothing. If you need some additional help, you can ask a salesperson for a variety of clothing cuts and styles to try on. Not Helpful 9 Helpful Boys have strengths they can emphasize as well, such as their hair, build, or eyes.

Not Helpful 7 Helpful Curly hair is versatile, and can be placed in just about anything. If you want to look elegant, a simple undo such as a French twist is always a good idea.

If you want to look casual, pinning your hair halfway back with a small clip is a great idea. When choosing a makeup style, go for whatever type of makeup application you feel best in. If a smoky eye and nude lip make you feel great, great! If you prefer a more toned-down appearance, go for it. First Steps. Making the Most of College. Preparing for College.

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Read more. Going to college can be scary. Especially when you're 6, miles from home. Read more about this international student's journey to Stillman College. However, for your college orientation, you will still want to dress somewhat fashionable so you can spice up this outfit with a dressier tank top like this flowy blue tank top that features a bow in the back.

Also, you will want to make sure that your shorts are appropriate length, so you should go for these acid wash vintage shorts that are a little bit longer than your typical cutoffs. In warm weather, you will most likely want to wear sandals , so I would pair the outfit with these cute white sandals.

You can also do your hair in an updo with this brown bear claw hair clip to keep you even more cool if it is extremely hot outside. If you need a purse to carry some of your belongings in, I recommend this adorable brown bag to complete the look! For those of us who are going to college where the weather is a bit chillier, you will definitely want to prepare an outfit that will keep you warm while at college orientation.

Just in case you get too warm in this outfit, you can also throw on a white tank top underneath it, so you have the option to take off the sweater later. You can pair the outfit with some white Converse to keep your feet comfortable, and if you want to have a cute hair look with this outfit you can wear this white headband to match!

This look features a flowy maroon dress with a floral design. This dress is the perfect mix of orientation-appropriate and totally on-trend. If you are worried about getting cold while inside or if the weather gets colder, you can throw on this cute cropped cardigan on to go with the dress.