I want to start this new thing where I creatively comment on the state of style in the University of Maine's student union during my unnecessarily long morning break from class Tuesday and Thursdays. Has something similar already been done? Yes. Do I care? Not at all.
So, intro post. Here we go.
Guys. First, for the love of God. Please stop wearing your jeans right below your bumcheeks. You are not in high school and even people in bands have realized that that is no longer a valid style option. The belt makes it worse, and you walk like ducks. No one is exempt from this. Second, sticking with issues with jeans, buy jeans that fit and are suitable for your body's weight distribution. Guys with thick thighs and calves, sorry, but you cannot wear drainpipes. Likewise, the late 90's are well and truly over now, so there is no excuse for carpenter jeans or excessively loose denim. That said, there is something to be said about the fit of the big mall retailers (American Eagle, Hollister etc.) remember, expensive = good is not a reliable equation. You would be better served by buying one very good pair of jeans that fit, than from a big label that in addition to not fitting, are cheaply made. I can be fairly certain that the 7 for all Mankind jeans that I own will last until I am out of grad school (which for those of you not keeping score, is quite a while away...). Once you have some experience, hit up a Goodwill. Many good finds can be found if you know what you are looking for and it hurts your wallet less than a trip to Maccie D's.
Girls. What makes tans not sexy? I'll tell you. Being tan in fucking winter. Seriously, being fake bronze makes you look like a character from Jersey Shore against the massive fuck amounts of snow. Except you are in Maine, which makes it all worse. Skin color is like the rest of your wardrobe. Seasonal.
