Gretchen E. Gailey is a junior majoring in journalism and a Collegian copy editor. She writes a weekly column for Venues on Arts and Entertainment issues. E-mail her at geg120@psu.edu.
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[ Friday, April 5, 2002 ]

My Opinion
From PJs to bras, students need to rethink fashion

It has come to my attention that Penn State is in great need of help in the fashion world. I am here to let you know that I care and am ready to offer my fashion expertise.

Leave the hooker clothes at home on class days

The tiny, denim miniskirt and the hooker boots up past the knee need to stop. What are you gaining from wearing those things to class? No one can sit and learn in a mini skirt because you are too worried about keeping your legs closed. Plus, the boots are just too difficult to walk around campus.

Pajamas to class

The miniskirt and the hooker boots are at one complete end of the spectrum and then pajamas are at the other. That is taking comfort in classes just a bit too far. All that proves is you were too lazy to throw on a pair of jeans. I don't care how wasted you got the night before, have some dignity and leave the mismatched PJs in the dorm.

Low, low rise jeans and plumber's crack

If the entire world can see your thong, than your jeans are way too low. It sickens me to no end to see every single butt crack in my classes. Look at it this way: if you fell flat on you face, with skirt overhead, you would be mortified. So why aren't you embarrassed to show your underwear to the world from the waist of your pants.

Flip-flops all the time

Flip-flops do not go with every outfit in your wardrobe. They are perfect for the warmer months with shorts and the occasional flirty floral skirt. If you insist upon wearing them, make sure that your feet are not the gnarliest, raunchiest, rank feet that ever walked the earth.

Socks with sandals

Plain and simple, if it is too cold for you to wear sandals without your socks, then it is just too cold to wear sandals. Socks go with shoes and sandals go with bare toes.

Visors upside down and backwards

Unless you are making 10 million dollars a year and have a rap contract with Bad Boy Entertainment, don't do it. Are you doing a science experiment and trying to catch some rain to analyze? It looks heinous.

Fake blondes with roots

I have no problems with ladies who want to change the hue of their hair; that is fine and dandy. But keep up with the upkeep. Roots are never in. Having two-toned hair is not the way to go. Also, if you want to go for a drastic hair color change then remember to also change up the eyebrows, they are always a dead give away.

Black hooker pants and colored tops to go out

If I see one more group of sorority girls in identical ensembles except for the color of their tops I am going to scream. Don't these girls see the value in a little originality? I believe that fashion sense begins with being creative and out of the ordinary. Stop mimicking each other, and grow your own brain.

Bra straps and bra strap headbands

Bras are meant to be worn under clothing and so should their straps. If someone wants to wear a tank top, buy one with a built-in bra or wear a strapless bra. Also, bra straps should not be worn on the head. This headband look is ridiculous and should follow the rule of thumb outlined above -- keep bra straps under wraps.

Rolls and ill fitting clothes

The number one hugest fashion faux pas is clothes that do not fit. You see, manufacturers put sizes in clothing for a reason: to let the consumer know what size to wear. Those sizes are there to help you determine the best fit. If there are some rolls dangling out from under your haltertops and if your belt is struggling to hold up your pants over your extreme derriere, then perhaps your clothes don't fit.

 



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