THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FASHION
Keep cool for class in summer styles
KELSEA ECKENROTH
editor@kansan.com
The sun is pounding down on you as you walk to class. By the time you get to your classroom, you're hot and drenched in sweat.
The first month back to school is a hot one, and sweating is inevitable. Students and stores around Lawrence have a solution to the uncomfortable conditions that occur while walking around campus in the high temperatures: comfortable, summer-friendly attire.
Alex Cleeter, a first-year law student from Plano, Texas, said he's a T-shirt and shorts kind of guy when it's hot out.
"I try to keep it as light as possible," he said.
Eleni Roussopoulos, a senior from Overland Park, keeps cool in the summer by wearing loose dresses. She's also thought about bringing extra clothes in her school bag.
"I've thought about wearing shorts and a T-shirt while walking around and then change for class," she said.
Tank tops are a popular summer trend for both men and women, said Chris Cox, owner of Shark's Surf Shop, 813 Massachusetts St.
"It took a long time for the Midwest to start wearing tank tops but now they are." Cox said.
"You can go swimming in it, but it's also a short you can wear out at night," he said.
Amanda Gage, the primary blog contributor for Kieu's, 738 Massachusetts Street, said students who want to dress up a little more for class should think practically and衣 clothes that are going to let them breathe.
A good trend for men is hybrid shorts, which Cox said can get wet and be worn as casual shorts.
"Shorts and looser tops will let air flow in better and not let you sweat a lot," she said. "You don't want to be in a cute outfit and get sweaty."
Gage recommends light cotton fabric and sheer fabric.
Shoes are also important to think about while walking up the hills and around campus.
Mick Ranney, owner of Footprints, 1339 Massachusetts St., said a person's choice of footwear makes a difference in how they feel at the end of the day.
"There's plenty of shoes that can provide an attractive look without having to sacrifice your body or be uncomfortable," he said.