Students getting jolted with their cell phones alarming; roads getting more congested; people cramming their purchase of books and supplies; mommies or home cooks preparing packed sandwiches and viands. What's the fuss with the surroundings? There could only be one possible explanation to all of these. It's back to school. School year '10-'11 is out. Welcome '11-'12.
Apart from the nerve-racking experience of meeting new people, attending classes with queer professors, getting lost, and looking "lost" (to use the terminology of our times), there is also that another challenge of preparing the clothes to wear to school. Who wants to sport a mismatched attire on the first day?
- Choose a comfortable attire
- Wear the attire proper to the occasion - that is university attire
- Use a bag that is just of right size
Here are three tips to help you feel confident while making your way to your classrooms on the first day:
This does not mean that you are entitled to wear short shorts and pajamas. What we intend to say is that you have to be sure that there's nothing wrong with your fashion articles. No loose buttons for the fear that it might fall totally and create a gap for people to critique your tummy; no too baggy or too tight pants so to be able to walk with ease. Yes to walking shoes or sandals (no need for further explanation); and no to flipflops (this is best suited for the beach!).
This means that evening gowns and stilettos are out as well as pajamas and sleeping blouse. I am not exaggerating. Some people have the guts to do this in school. They say fashion is in the eye of the beholder anyway. The bottom line here is this: you do not want to call much negative attention on you. Remember that first impression lasts.
Not too big so as not to waste your energy carrying an almost empty bag nor too small that both of your hands get too busy carrying your notebooks and other school items.
Model:
Sabel Diaz - the incoming vice chairperson of University of the Philippines Diliman, College of Education.
Good tips. I agree. Pajamas? Who wants to make the classroom an extension of his bedroom? Oh, some students would sleep during the class. lol
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Is it okay to wear flipflops when it's flooding? How about rain boots?
I wonder if that's Tanglaw in the background. lol
Oh, by the way, it's already SY '11-'12. :)
Hi Divina! Thanks for following our fashion blog. We'd say jelly shoes (and rain boots if you have the guts) are better than flipflops when braving the rain. They give more protection to your precious feet. :)
ReplyDeleteCrocks is also on sale till tom I think. They have nice designs like doll shoes with colorful straps and other cute designs of different colors. They can be used during the rainy season instead of rubber slippers which destroys the total chic look of college girls...=)
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I would like to add one more little tip:
ReplyDeleteIf possible, sport backpacks. It would help your shoulders carry the same weight so that you won't have any health risks related to that. :)
And also, stick to your own style. Don't be pressured by how other people dress. Dress to express. :)
Oops, that's two tips haha!
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These tips are really helpful! :D I think if you have a big bag, it's nice to get one of those bag organizers, to keep those little things (like keys, MRT card, coin purse and cellphone) in place, saving some time that's usually spent rummaging. hehe! Keep writing!
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