Starting university is nerve-racking at the best of times so here at Vision we want to give you a heads up to the clothing prerequisites that will make the transition to Uni all the easier. Many of you have probably spent the summer in a kinder climate to this, where the warmth and light make for effortless glamour. Well in the same way that your bank balance will get a severe reality check this term, so will your wardrobe.
The first fashion essential for any fresher is the leather jacket. This season it has had a sexy revamp with studs and shoulder pads making it all the more desirable. Opt for soft leather and never longer than hip grazing. A real leather jacket can be a strain on the pennies but thankfully there is a great selection of faux ones in the high street. If the biker look is not for you then a denim jacket is the perfect alternative.
There really is nothing worse then sitting through a lecture with wet feet, so protect your pieds with a good pair of boots. River Island has a great selection and could work well with any outfit day or night. And for that little bit of extra warmth, throw on a silk scarf or a comfy snood.
Regrettably at least one trip to the library will be a necessity this term…even if it is to ask for directions! Grab yourself a good satchel in the hope it will be filled with various books of interest, or alternatively it could always double as a shopping bag! Likewise seek out a good evening bag; the clutch is fabulous, but impractical. A small over the shoulder purse will always mean extra hand free for another drink.
York dressing really is climate dressing. Never has the weather influenced a wardrobe as much as when I moved to York. Outfits constantly have to be adjusted and added to in order to keep warm or dry. And alas this is no exception for going out. If you hit the town at the wrong time you are guaranteed a trembling wait in the rain. Long sleeve dresses are an easy way to avoid the shivers and American Apparel has a fantastic selection.
Likewise if you see a good fur jacket, don’t resist but don’t break the bank as we are spoilt for choice in H&M and Topshop.
Invest in a good pair of flats there is nothing worse than bruised feet after a night at the Duchess. And lastly complete your Yorkshire wardrobe with a pair of coloured tights. A great alternative to the leggings look and will always find additional use in one of many fancy dress socials!