2008 Woodie Awards
Trend alert: sloppy by day, stylish by night
Elizabeth Warren
Issue date: 4/10/08 Section: Perspectives
While sitting in FLIK on a typical Wednesday afternoon, a swarm of Sacred Heart students invade the room dressed in college sweats, black Northfaces, and of course, Ugg boots.
A few fashion divas will circulate the Mahogany room with form fitting jeans and flashy accessories, but for the most part the just-rolled-out-of-bed look is the most common.
In about six hours, these same students will trade in their Uggs for designer heels, change out of their pizza-stained sweatpants and into skinny jeans, and unzip their comfy fleece jackets to reveal a classy, club-ready outfit.
Why is this student-by-day, celebrity-by-night fashion so popular?
"Going-out shirts are just more fun to buy," said sophomore Caitlin Mitchell. "My closet is pretty much divided between hooded sweatshirts and party shirts, so when it comes time for class, there's really not much to choose from."
Others feel that it is simply unnecessary to dress up for class.
"I don't think it's OK to look like a slob," said junior Lauren Di Stefano, "but I think jeans and a sweatshirt is fine."
Students who are plagued with frequent early-morning classes agree the fresh out of bed look works. At 8 a.m., fashion is not a main concern. Although many said that they get ready for their afternoon classes, those who are forced to wake up early tend to just wake up, brush their teeth, and leave.
Some, on the other hand, feel that the effort-less look is inappropriate for class. Sophomore Chris Fabio considers it important to look presentable.
"I mean, you never know who you're going to see," said Fabio. "Students don't need to spend hours on their appearance like they're getting ready to go to a club, but they should still put in the time to look good."
In fact, casual attire is unacceptable in some college classrooms. According to the University of Texas at Arlington Web Site, students are considered to be "representatives" of the school and as a result are required to "project an image of professionalism."
A few fashion divas will circulate the Mahogany room with form fitting jeans and flashy accessories, but for the most part the just-rolled-out-of-bed look is the most common.
In about six hours, these same students will trade in their Uggs for designer heels, change out of their pizza-stained sweatpants and into skinny jeans, and unzip their comfy fleece jackets to reveal a classy, club-ready outfit.
Why is this student-by-day, celebrity-by-night fashion so popular?
"Going-out shirts are just more fun to buy," said sophomore Caitlin Mitchell. "My closet is pretty much divided between hooded sweatshirts and party shirts, so when it comes time for class, there's really not much to choose from."
Others feel that it is simply unnecessary to dress up for class.
"I don't think it's OK to look like a slob," said junior Lauren Di Stefano, "but I think jeans and a sweatshirt is fine."
Students who are plagued with frequent early-morning classes agree the fresh out of bed look works. At 8 a.m., fashion is not a main concern. Although many said that they get ready for their afternoon classes, those who are forced to wake up early tend to just wake up, brush their teeth, and leave.
Some, on the other hand, feel that the effort-less look is inappropriate for class. Sophomore Chris Fabio considers it important to look presentable.
"I mean, you never know who you're going to see," said Fabio. "Students don't need to spend hours on their appearance like they're getting ready to go to a club, but they should still put in the time to look good."
In fact, casual attire is unacceptable in some college classrooms. According to the University of Texas at Arlington Web Site, students are considered to be "representatives" of the school and as a result are required to "project an image of professionalism."
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