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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014
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FASHION
Five must-have items for your fall wardrobe
DELANEY REYBURN
@DelaneyRyburn
Staying fashion forward can be difficult with a college student's tight budget and schedule. But with five simple, but necessary, fashion items, students can be stylish and practical this fall, whether they are out on Jayhawk Boulevard or roaming Massachusetts Street on a Saturday night.
Women
1) Converse
2) Harem pants
3) Oversized sweater
4) Scarf
5) Combat boots
There's a style of Converse for everyone. They range in a variety of colors, heights, patterns and designs, which make them easy to pair with sweatpants or a summer dress. Converse shoes are comfortable and closed-toe, making them practical for working, walking around campus or keeping your feet sanitary at the Hawk.
Harem pants are fashionable sweat pants that tighten at the ankles and can be found in every possible pattern.
"No one really wants to dress cute for class, especially if we don't have to, but you feel better about yourself when you know you look decent," said Ashley Stein, a sophomore from Plymouth, Minn. "I love harem pants, which I call my 'party pants,' because I can wear them anywhere by dressing them up or down."
An oversized sweater is an affordable item that can be found almost anywhere. It can be thrown over leggings with boots for a simple day of shopping or paired with heels for a night out. You can even
throw it over a pair of running shorts to complete the perfect outfit for a lazy day around campus.
Scarves can keep you warm and cozy or accessorize an outfit.
"Scarves are so simple but can be the determining factor between a 'blah' outfit and a 'wow' outfit" said Gabby Bux, a sophomore from Chicago.
Haley Wiaz, a sophomore from Buffalo Grove, Ill., said she loves combat boots and isn't the only college girl who loves their convenience. Combat boots can be paired with any outfit for almost any occasion.
"They match jeans, leggings, skirts, dresses, and you can wear them to class or out at night," Wiaz said. "And they make me feel like I'm in the Army."
1) Quarter zip sweatshirt
2) Cargo shorts
3) KU jersey
4) Baseball hat
5) Sperry boat shoes
Any college man can rock the quarter zip. Quarter zip sweatshirts come in all different materials, which make the style practical for multiple occasions. Pick out a classy one to make a statement at a tailgate or find yourself a comfy fleece to throw on for class. Wherever you're headed, the quarter zip is an essential fall item for all college men.
Rarely do you go anywhere on or around a college campus and not see men in cargo shorts. Cargo shorts are the safe haven of pants and are practical in almost every situation. They are easy to dress up and easy to dress down, making them another
essential fall must-have. They can be found in different colors and patterns, allowing them to be paired with a variety of shirts and jackets.
Stay spirited this fall and rock a KU jersey. It's a perfect fashion item to be worn to class, a tailgate, a football game or to dinner with friends. This fall must-have can get a little pricey, but the use you'll get out of it is well worth the investment.
"Guys wear baseball hats because they are cool and you can wear them with anything.
MITCH HOYT
Senior from San Ramon,
Calif.
It's hard to argue that a baseball hat isn't an essential item to a man's fall wardrobe. It's practical and inexpensive. Baseball hats come in so many different styles that they're easy to wear with any outfit. Senior Mitch Hoyt from San Ramon, Calif., said, "Guys wear baseball hats because they are cool and you can wear them with anything. And the ladies love them."
Sperry's are comfy boat shoes you can wear to class, an interview, work, a night out, tailgates and even games — what's not to love? Sperry shoes are a great way to complete your fall wardrobe.
All of these items are affordable and easy to find. Keep up with the practical fall fashion and start off the new school year in style by spicing up your wardrobe with five simple items.
Edited by Yu Kyung Lee
Junior Rylan Davis of Sublette models an oversized sweater matched with a pair of skinny jeans and combat boots.
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