So, you’ve
earned a place at the Faculty of Law, funded your studies, found a place to
live now comes the hard part…deciding what to wear on your first day of school.
University is a
new journey that is both exciting and scary. It is an
opportunity to reinvent yourself and become the adult you want to be, however
that does not negate the fact that there are still rules of dress to be
followed.
There are
unwritten (and written) rules of dress, the unwritten rules are obvious and as
you’ve made it thus far, the assumption is that you have some amount of common
sense. The university campus is a mini
community but must you never forget that it is still an institution of learning
and any and everything does not go.
Here are a few outfits to NOT wear on your first day of Law School.
Females
- Shorts that double as underwear: Summer has ended so leave those shorts right there.. in summer.
- Hairstyles that block the entire class from seeing the slides: Ladies, be considerate -- leave the "Big Hair" to Fran Drescher from "The Nanny".
- Leggings that double as saran wrap: Umm...enough said!
Males
o Pants
that restrict circulation: Guys, there is a thing as "fitted" jeans where it's not tight but it fits you perfectly.
o Sleeveless
shirts such as merinos and muscle shirts: Say it with me .."not acceptable"
Although it is the first day of your legal education it in no way means that
you should dress as if you are attending court. Ladies, it is not necessary to
wear heels and a smart suit and gentlemen save your three-piece suit for legal
attire day. Remember this is your first day and absolutely no one expects you
to dress as if you ‘reach when you just a come’.
Studies have
shown that the temperature of a classroom affects learning and warmer classes
produce poorer results. I say this to say, bring a sweater or a cardigan
because the classrooms are oftentimes extremely cold and trying to concentrate,
scope out the room, and look cool all while you’re freezing is no easy task- trust
me.
Since you are
smart students with common sense you will wear appropriate pieces of clothing
such as: Jeans (which you will wear everyday of your university life), Sweat
pants, Polo shirts, T-shirts and Oxford shirts.
If you are so
fortunate to have the newest fashions feel blessed and grateful and never look
down on the person who is wearing jeans that are a tad bit too short or a worn
t-shirt, be always emphatic.
To stand out-
although no one really wishes to stand out-all you need to do is find an outfit
you feel comfortable in that checks all the tips listed above.
And above all the
most important thing is to be confident and wear your outfit proudly.
It’s an exciting
time, you best dress for it.
Written by Rena Grant
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Written by Rena Grant
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