Everyone’s been sipping, inhaling, and living for pumpkins since August, even if fall only officially began on September 22nd. Can you blame these people? Whiffs of warm cinnamon, dancing red leaves (which we don’t have in California because we’re lame) — it’s the season free of spring allergies, winter coughs and sniffling, and summer mosquitoes. But most importantly, fall is the season that tests everyone’s fashion. So, bundle up!
Sweaters…
I find you a bit boring. Now, I have no problem with the humble sweater — some might argue it’s a classic, given fall is dubbed “sweater weather.” It’s comfortable, keeps you warm against a cool breeze, and would at least go well with your polo. But at least find a way to give yourself some originality rather than just a sheet of wool on top of a skirt! Personally, I love a fitted cardigan, unique sweaters, or perhaps a sweater vest. Fashion sense in our world of uniforms isn’t about being uniform; it’s adding your signature flair, even to the most basic of garments!
Hoodies
My goodness, you got me here! Hoodies are the best piece of outerwear introduced to humankind. It’s like a warm, built-in hug, with a pocket for your freezing hands (mine are corpse-cold), a hood to retreat into, and sleeves that engulf your arms — if you’ve done it right. A hoodie, unlike a sweater, should be baggy, loose, and relaxed. And whether it’s by wearing your class sweatshirt design or a personal design of your choosing (not that I’m endorsing non-uniform items *cough* *cough*), they can always be special. You may be wondering whether crewnecks or hoodies are better. Notice I didn’t bother putting crewnecks on this essential list: the better choice is obvious to anyone with eyes 🙂
Zip-Up Jackets
You know that one hair sticking out of your ponytail, like, straight up in the air? That’s what these jackets are to me. I’m not going to deny the practicality of zip-ups compared to hoodies or sweaters, which you pull over your head. They’re just as warm as hoodies and won’t mess up your hair. But please. Please. PLEASE. Tell me you notice how the zipper creates the most abominable, glob-like, oogie-boogie-esque, protruding bulge at your stomach when you sit down! It looks like you tried smuggling candy bars under your shirt at the movie theater, except you were really bad at hiding them. Look, in a world full of conformity, aim to stick out — but your zipper shouldn’t be doing the sticking!!!
Crinkly Rain Jackets.
OMG. Do you know just how many times I’ve gotten wet because of your waterproof jacket crunching next to me in class? After my own perilous journey under umbrellas and hoods, you come in and drip all over me! Not to mention the awful, squeaking, scratching sound this jacket makes every time you move. I must admit, it’s a very practical choice. The fleece lining the inside is warm and comfortable in rainy weather, and sure, you’ll stay dry — but at the expense of your poor neighbors :(. And, don’t be fooled, I still see people wearing this jacket when it’s not raining outside, even when it’s sunny. We live in California by the beach, not a tundra ecosystem or tropical rainforest for crying out loud! Lose the protective gear, dude!
That’s all the truths I’m dropping this time. Stay cozy!
