Having a warm, snuggly, wardrobe for winter is important, especially when the days are long and cold. As children, snow days may have been associated with staying home from school and making snowmen and snow angels in the fluffy, fresh-fallen snow. Now, college students must plan for the icy walk to class and, if they commute, removing the snow off their vehicles.
Although college students can enjoy these winter activities, they should still bundle up to keep warm as they make their way through the next two months of winter. So, what exactly are the five winter wardrobe essentials that every college student must have?
Luca Morello, a sophomore, marketing, and sports communication student, claims that his five winter wardrobe essentials would have to be flannels, a fly wool hat, Timberland boots, Ugg slippers, and a jacket. “You definitely need a flannel,” he said. “A hoodie flannel combo keeps you very warm, plus it’s stylish.”
He also emphasized the need of Ugg slippers for keeping one’s feet warm, as well as Timberland boots for keeping one’s feet safe from the snow. A cool wool hat is essential because it may be worn with a variety of outfits. But, most significantly, owning a warm, heavy jacket is vital when it comes to the season of winter.
Another trendy item of apparel that is on the rise are long caramel wool coats. While they can be pricey, they are well worth it. If you have a color like grey or black that matches well with almost anything, these coats can be worn for class or for a professional setting.
Long sleeves, hoodies, jackets, long thermal underwear, and thermal pants are among the winter clothing necessities for John Papagni, a sophomore communication and psychology student. He says he can’t imagine not wearing hoodies this winter, saying, “I am always wearing hoodies,” he continues, “hoodies to me are very comfortable and growing up I have always worn some type of hoodie or jacket.” Take inspiration from him and always remember that fashion should not compromise your comfort.
Winter clothes trends among college students, according to Be Global Fashion Network (BGFN), a fashion magazine, all focus around being comfortable and productive at the same time. As the magazine points out, being sick in the frigid winter air is the last thing on a college student’s mind, suggesting that a huge, roomy jacket will keep one cozy while also keeping one up to date with fashion.
Wearing neutral-colored clothing is another thing recommended in the fashion magazine. Browns, off-yellows, and darker tones of red make up this color palette. They advise pairing these colors with black or gray flare leg pants, which are particularly popular.
In the end, every college student should be equipped with a variety of these winter wardrobe essentials—it prevents them from freezing while heading to class or to the dining hall to get their food.
Stay warm and fashionable this season by incorporating some of these staples into your wardrobe and always remember that fashion is not based around the trends of the moment but rather around what makes you comfortable. Looking around campus it is easy to spot endless students rocking their own combinations of distinct styles each tailored to their own individual tastes. So bundle up, and find your taste this winter by trying on a new you.
