The first thing I thought of when I got into college was, "What should I be packing?" Obviously, my mind was on clothes and shoes (lots and lots of shoes). To make your life a little easier, I've listed 15 wardrobe essentials for every college girl.
1. A Go-To, Never-Fail Pair Of Jeans.
These are the jeans that make you feel fabulous even when you don't. The jeans that hug in all the right places and are the perfect wash. Whether these are skinny jeans, bootcut jeans, straight jeans, any jeans, bring them! They can make the worst day a tolerable day and when you don't feel like going out, these will be your trusty best friends.
2. Watch
Being on time is being five minutes early (at least). A watch is key to making sure you get where you need to be when you need to be there. If you don't have a watch, invest in one because a good watch can last you a lifetime. Sometimes you can't rely on your phone to tell you the time, like when you are stuck in a lecture, and would get in major trouble if you pulled out your phone.
3. LBD
Little Black Dress. Any occasion, any costume, any time (day or night), this is essential. Black is the most flattering color. It can make the palest of people feel a little bit tanner, and it makes you look slimmer than you are. When in doubt buy it in black.
4. Workout Clothes And Shoes
Let's be honest, the Freshman 15 is a real thing. Even if you promise to go to the gym daily and eat right, it gets hard. Having workout clothes and shoes that you actually love to put on will give you motivation to get to the gym. Also there are some days where you just don't want to try and look cute, like the months it doesn't get above freezing.
5. VEST
My favorite accessory, a vest is essential for fall, winter, and spring. If it's a little chilly but not yet jacket weather, VEST! If you want to change up the go-to sweatshirt, VEST! Vests are amazing. Try to get a black or navy blue, they go with almost everything.
6. Light Jacket
Army green jackets were so in this past fall that it seemed like everyone had one. They are great, but any color will do for a day when you need a little more than a vest. I love my jean jacket too. Jean jackets never seem to go out style and can be worn in any season. When buying a light jacket, splurge! You want a good one that can last you a long time because you can use these for years to come.
7. Over-Sized Sweater
Rocking the homeless look is great on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can wear over-sized sweaters with leggings or jeans or even over a dress. They are the best and super warm and comfy too.
8. Leggings
If you don't own a pair you should. If you own a pair (or pairs) buy more.
9. Scarves
Perfect to make any outfit look complete. These are essential to surviving 'Cuse winters and the days where you won't get above 20.
10. Statement Necklaces
If a scarf doesn't work, then a statement necklace will. These are great for spicing up a boring outfit and adding a little something extra to that business casual outfit you need to wear for chapter.
11. Blazer
Yes sometimes you need to dress up and that LBD can be dressed up perfectly if you have a blazer to throw over it.
12. A Baseball Hat
Everyone has a bad hair day.
13. Riding Boots
Wear them with jeans, leggings, a sweater, a dress, anything and instantly you look 10x more put together.
14. Flats
Never underestimate how many times you will need a killer pair of flats. I love my flats because they can make even the most casual outfit a little dressier. These are great for running around campus on presentation days, or when you want to wear a dress on that rare nice day in CNY.
15. Bean Boots (Or Hunter Boots, Or Both)
Bean Boots are my go-to in the winter so I don't get all of that gross salt
on my good riding boots. Hunters are great for rainy days and for adding a little color to your outfits.
