It’s midway through your first week at university but there’s still time to have fun with your wardrobe.
Shona Wallace is a current student at the London College of Fashionand here she offers her tips on dressing for freshers‘ week.
Unlike the first week back at school, for your first week at uni there’s no reassurance of a school uniform. No gingham dress or boxy blazer to feel safe in; this time it’s up to you to decide what to wear.
I study at the London College of Fashion, and during my first week London was in the middle of a heatwave so that partly decided my outfit. I decided to keep it simple and wore my favourite cream silk shirt with black leather shorts, practical but fun patent ballet flats and a big tan handbag with my laptop crammed in it.
I wanted to wear something smart and classic, but still comfy and practical – a tried-and-tested outfit that I could really be myself in.
This year I’d update the outfit I wore on my first day and wear a checked skirt and a statement necklace, but stick to my favourite cream shirt. My metallic pumps add a bit of quirk, but they’re still really comfortable. The key item? My expandable handbag, the perfect size for all my new books and study essentials.
The way we dress can’t help but play a role in making those all-important first impressions. Ultimately you should aim for an outfit that stays true to you and your own personal style.
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