I went out last night in the middle of the arctic tundra, also known as Champaign, I’m nearly positive I had frost bite over my whole face. Nearly anywhere around campus you have a long walk to the bars, and there is nowhere to put down your coat. It’s the age old dilemma: coat or no coat? So for the month of February, I am encouraging themes that involve warm clothing. In order to achieve this, I feel like embarrassing outfits are the best. So this week I suggest: a jarty.
What is a jarty you may ask? A jean party. It is your opportunity to dress as outrageous as you want, put on as much denim as you can, and stack on layers to keep you warm. Everyone has jean clothes, so these outfits are easy as can be. Personally I have a million different denim pieces, so look around your houses and ask your friends to mix and match. The less the colors match and the more articles of clothing the better.
Jeans, that’s all you are thinking, but there is so much more than that. Chambray shirts are both Western and common among the wardrobes of many. Jean jackets and jean vests: a current phenomenon with a flashback to the 90’s. If you are really feeling adventurous, jorts or jean skirts give some comical relief but not ideal protection from the elements. If you have a jean hat, you’ve pretty much hit the jackpot. The moral of the jarty is the more denim the better.
As we wait for the ground hog to poke his head out and tell us whether winter is coming to an end or not, prepare yourselves for exchange themes that will allow you to stay warm. So bundle up and enjoy being back on campus.
