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By Sonam Kaloti, Arts Editor

 

G oing back to school offers an opportunity to reinvent yourself. Every year in college you'll meet new people and professors—this means you ca
you're quiet, loud, a slacker, or an achiever. Best of all, change your clothes! They're the easiest way to shake things up, and they can reflect eve
you want to be and set you up for the day to come. While I’m going to show some higher-fashion fits, there’s something for every type of day you a
Of course, most classes you have this semester will likely be online, but if you're wearing cool kicks indoors, just kick your feet up on your desk—wh

 

Starting with something less complex, this look inspires a
grunge-skater look with infused colours to make you seem a
little more approachable. This outfit definitely doesn’t make
you look like you just woke up, but you might as well have
considering how easy it is to put together. One of my favourite
fashion looks of all-time is the “no pants” look which you can
effortlessly style with some super comfy cotton shorts and an
oversized t-shirt of any kind. Throw on a beanie and some Vans
and you've got yourself a comfy yet stylishly youthful outfit.

 

 

 

Cutesy fashion may never go out of style. Another simple but
stunning look is taking any colourful crop top and mixing it

with an elegant skirt and flats. Top this look off with a wide-
brimmed hat and you're set for school or hitting the town. It is
comfortable but looks dressy, so it fits just about any occasion.

| like this look for the summer to fall transition. Especially since
it's one you can wear when you miss summer, but it fits just as
well for a warmer fall day. If you throw on a coat (may | suggest a
light brown teddy coat for this particular outfit) you might as well
say you've won autumn.

There are tons of ways you can fashion yourself for stylistic and individualistic purposes. It is extremely fun to do, and despite some of the tips I've s:
EXCEPT red and green together, unless it's Christmastime. You are not a reindeer or an elf. | hope. If you are, ignore this message).