Campus Attire: Style or Efficient?

At noon every week day there are two things that are sure to happen, the chimes at Samford Hall will play the fight song and the concourse at Auburn will be JAM PACKED with students going from place to place. I admit, I like to people watch. People are weird and I need a good laugh. So, sometimes when a class gets canceled or even when I myself am walking the concourse, I like to look at what people are wearing.

I felt like that in high school, it was impressive if you dressed up. In fact, many girls and guys dressed up EVERY day. In college, this is certainly not the case. If someone's dressed up, you can assume they had to give a presentation or they are just off their rocker! There are certain staples you see in college towns and since I people watch on the concourse, I've decided to break down my opinion on these. So, is it just for style or are these items actually efficient? Don't worry Auburn locals, I'm not going all freshman girl Plainsman reporter on you. We all know what happened to her. Whew.

1. The Nike shorts:
This is the most popular item I've seen yet. I myself wear these. So style or efficient? I'll give this one the efficient vote. Being a girl of "thick" thighs, I have problems with shorts clinging to the thighs and butt. These shorts are super comfy and dont cling...so no riding up the crotch and crack. (Yeah, I said it.) I can wear them all day and walk all over campus and not feel uncomfortable. Say no to camel toe!

2. The XXXXXXXX(your not that big now come on)XXXXXL T-shirt:
I'm on the fence about this little fashion statement. On the one hand, Auburn is GOD AWFUL hot alot of the time and when you have on a tight shirt, you're gonna sweat 'til the thing is soaked. Not cool. But on the other hand, when girls are size XS and are wearing a triple XL its a bit sad. At some point the extra fabric your carrying around is gonna make you sweat just as bad. Keeping it one or two sizes bigger and I give it efficient for the breeze feel but after that, you're just trying to be stylish.

3. Leggings as pants:
This one is just STYLE. One that needs to dissapear and fast. If you are over a size 2, leggings do NOT work as pants on you girl. And if you are any size, transparent leggings are NOT pants. Period. Go back inside and change. NOW. Cover that booty!

4. Croakies:
Yeah that little string that hooks to your sunglasses. Frat staple? Oh yes. But efficient? Definately. They catch flack for wearing sunglasses everyday, even when it's clouded. But, anyone who has lived in Auburn knows the weather machine is messed up here and it can be sunny while it rains. Sunglasses needed. Croakie it up.

5. Chaco's:
Hiking sandals on a college campus? Hmmmmm. Although I refuse to own a pair, I'm giving these a good review. Chaco's are supposed to be VERY comfortable and walking all day in flip flops is like begging for a blister. Yuck. Unless your just a tennis shoe fanatic, Chaco's are reasonable. I say efficient! Besides, walking to and from classes is a hike!

6. Hats:
College kids wear hats like there going out of style! Why though? Ha. Well, I don't know about you, but I like to sleep. If you are in a hurry to get to class, throw on a hat so people aren't frightened by that hair and you're good to go!!! Definately efficient!

So ladies and gentlemen, most college styles have a pretty decent reason behind them. While some people could cut back in a few ways, I'm not mad at the outfits I see on campus. So put on your Nike shorts, Large T-shirt, hat, and glasses and strut you stuff. That's all for my people watching on the concourse.