Comments on: 5 Easy Ways for the College Student to Upgrade His Style

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:47:33 +0000

I agree that a college student should care about his appearance coz the first sight is very important no matter if you are in a formal, informal, or business occasion. How you are dressed will reflect not only your taste, but also personalities carried on yourself. It is a good post and thanks for the elaberation and I really learned a lot on how to upgrade the style.

By: Wade

Wade — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:03:12 +0000

This is so exceedingly bias, it truly just sickens me that we are so influenced by society that we must dress in a certain manner as means to appeal to certain groups of individuals. Free your mind, do what you want in life and don’t be influenced by such meager things, do what makes you happy regardless of having to do such absurd things as means to impress others.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:09:53 +0000

While I do appreciate that they put AG Protege jeans as their example photo, I will have to say, the footwear advice is subpar. Now, obviously this is purely subjective, but chukkas are ugly as sin, as well as leather slip ons. They lack style and are actually becoming the hallmark of this still early century’s frat “douche-bag.” Personally, when I see chukkas or leather slips ons, I think of someone who is honestly afraid to have real style and stick with what is safe. Also, the polo shirt idea is the most disgusting thing I have read. I was shocked when I read that. Polo shirts should stay in the private security/grocery store bagger category. Again, obviously my opinion, for reference purposes, I am a 25 year old undergrad. My style choices usually consist of AG jeans, various shirts, both button down and v-neck, and usually outerwear by John Varvatos, Diesel, or my trusty tailored peacoat that was issued to me. Footwear…usually designer leather “sneakers” or the always sturdy Frye boots. Of course, this is my college or going out attire, suiting is a completely different issue…

By: Otto

Otto — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:32:33 +0000

I would just like to put it out there that some men are very hard pressed to find jeans that fit at all. I just recently, at 19, found the first pair of jeans that fit alright. The reason is I have rather large thighs from mountain biking, backpacking, skiing and climbing. So I have a 29″ waist, 34″ inseam and thighs that measure 23″ around. So the only two jeans I found that fit were at the surplus store, Carhart relaxed fit and Levi 550s. Even in those, I have limited flexibility and can barely use the pockets. I have found that BDU pants from the surplus store work much better for day to day use. However, they are basically cargo-pants and I ride my bike to school (2.5 mi) in the Colorado winter, so jeans are no good as they will get wet and cold, whereas the poly-blend BDU pants will keep me warm. This, then, leaves me with a quandary; how do I increase my class while operating within the constraints of biking in the winter and having thighs that are only 6″ smaller in circumference than my waist?

By: Moses

Moses — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:54:49 +0000

This is a great article, but there is one thing I have to disagree with, the view that skinny jeans are for lanky people. This is not true due to the fact that if someone who is lanky were to put on skinny jeans they would appear even more lanky since the jeans would show how skinny their legs are. But if you take someone like me for example who has the “big boned” type build (no seriously i’m big boned, I have to wear big pants just because of my hip bones) skinny jeans actually make me look fitter and make my shoulders look broader therefore giving me a more buff look. But ill agree that ripped jeans shouldn’t be worn by professionalism.

By: Josep

Josep — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:47:02 +0000

I think the backpack is a relevant issue you haven’t talked about. In my college (in Madrid, Spain), you can tell who is an american exchange student by the backpack. They carry these huge North Face backpacks with a plastic bottle included. I always wonder if they have a machete or a camping gas stove inside.

By: manigabbles

manigabbles — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:23:41 +0000

I found this to be a useful guide for aspiring gentleman in that people sometimes forget that appearance really does matter. Perhaps, not in the traditional sense, but how one presents himself is absolutely crucial to leaving a good impression. In the working world, in the military, a crisp, clean, dress code is mandatory for those looking to be taken seriously. Certain clothing and mannerisms demand respect, while others can have you overlooked as a non-serious contender. These are great tips, for students especially, that are looking to start dressing to better look like that man they want to be in the near or coming future.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:24:47 +0000

“this combination tells others that you’re dressed for a casual environment, but still concerned enough with your appearance to appear put-together.”

Son, it tells others that you dress like a douche. I mean, for pete’s sake, you wear skinny suit pants and won’t wear a polo shirt because you don’t want to look like you’re in a fraternity. Get over yourself. It gets the fraternity association because they were the ones in college who cared about how they looked, while the other 95% of the people in college couldn’t be bothered to go to class in anything more than flip flops, pajama pants, and a hoodie.

By: John Gehringer

John Gehringer — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:13:27 +0000

Excellent article, Antonio. I’m consistently shocked by the inability of my classmates to dress themselves for everyday existence on campus. Although I’m certainly guilty of occasionally trudging to class unshaven and wearing a t-shirt after an all-nighter, I absolutely NEVER show up in pajamas, undershirts, athletic shorts or flip-flops. As a result, I’m given more consideration and credibility by my professors, can get a beer or a table far quicker when I walk downtown between classes, and have more luck meeting ladies than my taller, fitter friends.

This being said, I find a few minor issues in your sartorial argument. Firstly, as many others have echoed, I believe the polo shirt is little dressier than a plain or striped tee, while issuing a fraternity sentiment that is off-putting to many. When it’s too warm for a jacket, I find untucked casual button-up shirts (military styled, two-pocket, epaulettes, etc.) paired with less dressy ties (knit ties, bold stripes/patterns. PLEASE, NO NOVELTY TIES) to be a much more versatile solution. When worn with jeans and canvas sneakers, this combination tells others that you’re dressed for a casual environment, but still concerned enough with your appearance to appear put-together.

Also, the suggestion to cut out skinny jeans is good advice for some, but certainly not law. A closer fit always appears dressier, making proper-fitting skinny jeans an excellent accompaniment to a blazer on a casual date or good contrast against a thicker sweater on cold days. Also, as a man of only 5’7″, the tapered appearance of good skinny jeans does wonders for creating an illusion of height. I’ve come to enjoy the tapered pant look so much, I’ve had my suit pants tailored with a taper just as extreme as some of my jeans. As long as they’re not so tight as to threaten your future fertility, I’m all for the occasional skinny pair in one’s denim rotation.

By: Collin

Collin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:50:27 +0000

Markus: There are a couple pairs that Oakley makes that are ok, but the vast majority of their options are gaudy gaudy and juvenile. If you like the wraparound look, upgrade to Costa del Mar. If you want a more classic look, go with Ray Ban Wayfarers or Aviators. You’ll want to go to a store so you can see what different lenses are available and which ones you like better. Don’t waste your money trying to get frames that are too trendy, because you don’t want to look dated in a couple years.

Alan: Go for it, especially down south or out west.