What clothes to bring to college

Either you’re counting down the days until move-in [45!] or you’re counting down the days until you have to say goodbye to your unshared walk-in closet. Either way, the time is approaching. When I was a young freshman packing for college, one of the hardest things I had to do was decide what clothes to pack and what to leave. So I cut the decision and brought them all. Not advised.

QUICK TIPS:

1. Pack light.
   Easier said than done, I know. But start with bringing only the clothes that you absolutely know you’ll be wearing in the first few weeks. If you live somewhat close to home, you can go back for more. But this will make move-in day much easier. It’ll also make settling into your room much less overwhelming.
    
2. It’s August: You don’t need your sweaters.
   You’ll more than likely be going home for Fall/Thanksgiving break. You can grab your winter clothes then and trade-in your summer garb. You do not need every sweater and pair of jeans in the middle of August. You’re welcome.
    
3. You don’t need more than 8 t-shirts.
   That’s one for every day of the week, plus one. Besides, if you’re doing college right (GETTING INVOLVED!) your t-shirt collection will immediately begin growing and you’ll have no interest in wearing those old high school tees. Time to start collecting your Intramural championship shirts, playa.
    
4. Don’t bring all of your shoes.
   This is the most hypocritical thing I’ve ever told anyone ever. But don’t bring all of your shoes. When you’re walking to class every day, you’re going to end up grabbing the ones that are most versatile and most comfortable. You really only need a few good pairs.

CLOSET ESSENTIALS:

1. One good rain/wind jacket with a hood.
   
2. Waterproof boots. You may not wear them often, but you will be SO HAPPY that you have them when you need them. These are especially fly come that awkward sloshy-wintertime weather. You will be the only one not wringing out your socks outside of your lecture hall.
   
   
   
3. At least one business professional outfit. There’s a good chance that you’ll be attending some sort of networking event while on campus. Maybe a job interview. Perhaps you’re running for an elected student government position. Maybe you don’t want to look like a scrub for your first class presentation. Whatever—you need this.
   
   
    
4. A few “cute” lounge outfits. Chances are, you’re going to be wearing mostly lounge clothes. You’re living out of a dorm (where there will constantly be a ton of other people around all the time), so that’s perfectly acceptable. What isn’t acceptable though is exclusively wearing holey sweats and old high school class trip tees with stretched out collars. Have some respect for yourself.
   
   
   
   Is anyone out there more experienced than myself? If you have more (or better!) tips, please comment below! If you have any questions or need some advice, comment below! If you'd like to comment below, then comment below! Bless