Clothes for Your On-Campus Closet

Everyone dresses up for classes for the first few days and then goes back to dressing casually. Make sure to stock up on a few loungewear pieces to easily put on before classes. My recommendation is to get matching sweats, such as colorful tracksuits. Amazon and local campus stores are the perfect places to grab them. It elevates the look of sweats while still feeling comfortable.

Despite a casual wardrobe for classes, you won’t need to bring too many t-shirts to campus. Freshmen and other new students will receive tons of shirts through student organizations and activities. I had way too many after my first semester and had to donate some. Plus, it’s an excuse to hit up the campus stores when your parents drop you off.

Many student organizations hold date parties or other events where students dress up. I recommend bringing at least one nice dress or suit in preparation. For those who opt for a dress, think more of a cocktail dress rather than a longer sundress or gown. Online stores like Nasty Gal and Express have affordable options for cocktail dresses. Suits also do not need to be over the top, even a nice dress shirt and pants will suffice.

To be honest: no one on campus will care where you went to high school. Leave your old high school t-shirts and other clothing at home. You’re in college now, dress like it. Plus, no one needs to bring letterman jackets back.

The weather in Athens constantly changes. After the first few weeks of school, it will be chilly when you’re walking to class in the morning. Once you walk out of class, it can be incredibly hot. Bring a few sweaters or cardigans to campus to easily throw on and off between the weather’s transitions. Most classrooms are also freezing, so pair a cardigan with a nice tank top or jeans for a cute and comfortable look.

No one needs more than a pair or two of heels or wedges to have on campus. You will never wear them to class or most events. Plus, nothing is more humbling than trying to walk up Jeff Hill in a pair of heels on the way to an event. Sneakers and boots are going to be the way to go for most days.

The best advice a senior, like myself, can give is not to care about what other people think of your wardrobe. Trust me, everyone else is too worried about what they’re wearing themselves.

Hannah Campbell is a senior studying journalism at Ohio University. Please note that the views and opinions of the columnist do not reflect those of The Post. Do you agree? Tell Hannah by tweeting her at @hannahcmpbell.