Everyone wears clothes and we are the ones behind how you got to wear that cerulean lumpy sweater from the clearance bin after all.
1. Whenever you are asked what major you are, you have to defend fashion studies.
The fashion industry is worth $1.2 trillion across the globe. Do you know how many jobs it accounts for? Also, it's not cool to not wear clothes unless you are amongst a nudist colony. And it is way cooler than economics and history and public relations and philosophy...
2. "Oh so you design clothes?" or "Oh you are going to own your own store?"
So there are tons of other jobs than just designing clothes, running your own business and being a stylist, believe it or not: Fashion writers and graphic designers, buyers and creative directors, visual merchandising, social media, marketing and so much more. Duh.
3. You dress like you're walking the runway when you have class.
You get up early to perfect your hair, makeup and outfit before class since everyone else will look fabulous for Math for Fashion. I've even seen girls wear Louboutin stilettos to class on a Wednesday morning.
4. Harvard? Berkley? Standford? No Thanks.
How about, FIT, FIDM or Parsons instead. Central Saint Martins or London College of Fashion if you are the next Zac Posen.
*Exception is made for the fashion goddess Elle Woods of course*
5. Shopping is part of your curriculum.
Need me to head to Bloomingdales to check out displays? I mean I guess if I have to...
6. Non-fashion majors can tell that you are a fashion major.
We are the best dressed in every class, of course. If our Louis Vuitton and in season shoes didn't already give it away. And we do relate every thing back to our fashion knowledge after all. Accounting? That will help with my shopping budget.
7. We aren't stereotypical stuck up, rich girls, who are out to get each other.
I have met the most talented, passionate, sweet girls who have turned out to be the best of friends I have found. And a lot of those girls and guys, have worked their butts off to attend college they are paying for, all who are the best dressed as well.
8. We aren't bimbos either.
Like every other major, it is a lot of work. Projects, research papers, tests and weekly readings. It is a 4 year major for a reason. Do you know how much work it is to organize an on campus fashion show while having four other classes to worry about?
9. We involve fashion in everything we do.
Oh, that new show everyone is talking about? We already looked up the costume designer. Same goes for movies. And reading? We own all the books about Vogue and fashion magazines and know all the blogs too. And we can admit to silently judging or admiring looks everywhere we go.
10. Jobs and internships are like no other.
We are the ones working in retail to start at the bottom of the totem pole. That goes for interning unpaid, fetching coffee and sitting in the back room with all the other hopeful interns. You may experience your Miranda Priestly but it's all in the name of fashion. Blood, sweat, and lots of tears.
11. Our knowledge of fashion is always expanding.
The Fall/Winter show for Chanel, the Resort collection Gucci did last year? Michael Kors buying Jimmy Choo and forecasting the trend of maxi jean skirts? WE. KNOW. IT. ALL.
12. And if you want to date us? Prepare for a makeover.
It's not a pride thing, but I want whomever I date to look good. I will take you shopping and help you pick an outfit. You will hear my opinion whether you like it or not. I'm helping you after all. You're welcome.
13. The same goes for friends and family.
I get texts from friends and family, young, old, male or female, asking for advice on shoes or help pairing pants with their shirts. Again, you're welcome.
