Clothes for high school/college

[apocalypse later]

I'm a senior in high school right now. I'm going to a pretty prestigious college next year, and considering how expensive tuition is and from what I've seen people wearing, I'm going to need to be well-dressed.

Right now, my wardrobe consists of about 15 T-Shirts (mostly Quiksilver, Hurley, etc), 8 Polos, 3 Longsleeve sweaters, 3 "Waffle" Longsleeve shirts, 2 sweatshirts, and a few longsleeve T-shirts. I have a few pairs of jeans and khakis. Really though, it's nothing special, I just look like a normal, casual guy. I'd like to look good.

I was looking at some button-up shirts and maybe even a nice Blazer. But I don't know how dressy I need to be for college, and I am buying many of these clothes for right now in school. Looking too dressy for school makes you look pretty ridiculous and like you're trying too hard.

Any advice on some stuff to buy? Besides T-shirs, polos, and sweaters, there doesn't seem to be much else to buy in terms of men's clothing without looking gay.

 

[The Shocker]

Depends on your personality and what area of the country you are going to. If you are going to Princeton, for example, blazers, ties, button-ups, sweater vests, etc. are going to be "in". If you wear the same clothes to UC Berkeley, you'll look like a fvcktard.

What stays fashionable pretty much everywhere are nice jeans, and not-too-formal button-ups.

 

[apocalypse later]

Well, I'm going to Marquette in WI. I attended some classes with a friend a few weeks ago, and it was quite a mix of styles. Some people were literally in pajamas and had obviously not showered. Others were just wearing polos and jeans (which, in my opinion, just basically says "I don't know how else to dress"). Many were wearing some nice sweaters or button-ups.

I'd like to wear a nice Blazer and a tie, but I'd be afraid that's simply too formal.

 

[Michele l'Arcangelo]

How about Express? or Banana Republic?

I'd go super-preppy if i could actually afford enough to wear it out everyday.

 

[The Shocker]

whatever goes with your personality would be the best answer. If you're a formal, more serious guy, then semim-formal stuff would be good. If you're laid back and getting wasted every weekend, you need an edgier style.

 

[Kev07]

Express mens.

H&M

Personally i don't like banana republic, though they make some nice sweaters

DESIGNER JEANS, if you pay 60 bucks+ for your jeans, it will really show. and then it will show even more if you pay 150+

SHOES: cheap shoes are a no no, if you're in doubt stick to puma's or diesel's for casual shoes, for dress shoes, kenneth cole reaction shoes are pretty awesome

button up shirts can be great, or horrible, it all depends on how it fits you. when you buy something with a colar it must have a good fit, or else you mind as well not buy it.

 

[apocalypse later]

I definitely want a refined, intelligent, but not overly-serious style. I don't want to look pretentious, but I want to look like I give a **** about myself.

Anyone have any advice on particular stores to look for?

 

[Michele l'Arcangelo]

yeah i already answered this.

get express button shirts or abercrombie and fitch button shirts.

get jeans without holes (or holes if you works for you) from express or A&F

get casual style button shirts... where its not long at the bottom and curved downwards... but flat at the bottom like a tshirt... casual isnt for tucking in... which you can, like i do... if you have the right style and look for it.

just don't get the hollister/abercrombie waffle shirts or polos or ****ty tshirt designs that everyone has... be unique... but don't try too hard.

don't be a nerd and get a buckled belt... and then tuck it in at the front to show everyone you "cool, suave" buckle... not cool.

buckle belts are fine.. just dont try showing it off... just get a standard brown leather belt.. mines from A&F... i wear it all the time since it works with everything, and its soft and comfortable. and since its a brand i like.. i feel better wearing it than something else i wouldn't like.

this is a bit messy... i'm not usually messy with my replies.

JCrew
Banana Republic
Abercrombie&Fitch
Express

those are the top of the line stuff at average sized malls taht are semi-affordable... but if u want the get better stuff, go ahead.

 

[i am me]

this mite offend some of u but around here, abercrombie & fitch is considered...gay. jus try to get some nice polo shirts and button ups, some sweaters to go wit the button ups if u got money, some nice jeans (u should be able to decide wut u like), and then jus mix it up wit wutever else u like (tshirts, basketball shorts, etc). u should switch up from lookin ur best to lookin relaxed once in a while

dependin on the style that u want, youll be either lookin preppy or fresh (works in both suburban and urban areas). jus get the rite size for u

o and make sure u hav some nice shoes. if u were to hav 3 shoes: 1.some vans 2.ur choice between kswiss, nike AF1s, adidas superstars (make em white) 3. i would get some nice lookin shoes from nordstrom or something. this is pretty wide open, dependin on wut u like but nordstrom has some nice lookin shoes that prolly not alotta people hav (so u can stick out a lil bit and maybe get some compliments)

thats about it, good luck

 

[Kev07]

this mite offend some of u but around here, abercrombie & fitch is considered...gay. jus try to get some nice polo shirts and button ups, some sweaters to go wit the button ups if u got money, some nice jeans (u should be able to decide wut u like), and then jus mix it up wit wutever else u like (tshirts, basketball shorts, etc). u should switch up from lookin ur best to lookin relaxed once in a while

dependin on the style that u want, youll be either lookin preppy or fresh (works in both suburban and urban areas). jus get the rite size for u

o and make sure u hav some nice shoes. if u were to hav 3 shoes: 1.some vans 2.ur choice between kswiss, nike AF1s, adidas superstars (make em white) 3. i would get some nice lookin shoes from nordstrom or something. this is pretty wide open, dependin on wut u like but nordstrom has some nice lookin shoes that prolly not alotta people hav (so u can stick out a lil bit and maybe get some compliments)

thats about it, good luck

no shoe collection is complete without puma's.

oh and if you want to shop at jcrew, be prepared... expensive stuff

 

[Mjazz]

what exactly is a long sleeve t-shirt?

 

[i am me]

no shoe collection is complete without puma's.

oh and if you want to shop at jcrew, be prepared... expensive stuff

ya pumas are nice too

 

[apocalypse later]

what exactly is a long sleeve t-shirt?

Um...a t-shirt with long sleeves rather than short, cut-off ones...I'm praying that wasn't a serious question.

Anyways, thanks for the advice guys. I bought three pairs of jeans from GAP and a few sweaters/button-up shirts as well. I brought a girl friend along, and she absolutely loved helping me out. I have to say, I'm quite proud of the new wardrobe.

 

[MissionX]

Do what do daily... wait maybe that isn't such a good idea, I wear black pants with chains on them and tee's with random sayings and my normal zip hoodies plus my slip on shoes....

Haha My formal wear consists of a dress shirt, my huge trench coat, jeans/black pants with chains, and my slip shoes. and to tell you the truth it looks good, but I tweek it out by rolling sleeves up half way with a band tee on, and a flimsy half done up tie, it all depends. Ok tomorrow I am going to take a lot of pics and put them on my site if I have time.