Before you read this blog understand that I am in no way a fashion expert; for example, I practically have a mullet but can’t see any pros in getting a haircut considering the facts that I don’t know where a barber shop is and no matter what i tell the barber, my hair always comes out very close to a bowl cut and makes me look years younger. No, I am no expert or fashion junky, but I am a fairly observant person. I will proceed to describe the types of styles and stereotypes I have observed while here.
In this blog i will only describe men’s style, this section will be more accurately described than a girl’s fashion section since I am, in fact, a guy.
The first and perhaps most stereotypical style is the one generalized as “frat” style (I am not opposed to frats and am considering rushing next semester, but come on, I had to do it). This style is fairly broad but easy to identify. As far as shoes go, this style features one of three things. A pair of leather flip flops are acceptable as well as a pair of casual exercise type shoes such as Newbalances. But the classic footwear is a pair of boat shoes such as Sperry’s. They will also be seen wearing any variety of khaki shorts or pants of various pastel colors. It is mandatory to wear a shirt with a collar, either oxford or polo. Another identifier is a hat or even a visor featuring either UNC or some obscure mascot of some obscure team.
Another popular style is that of the jock. These “jocks” most likely don’t even play a varsity sport at the university, but give off the appearance of doing so. They usually wear a type of running shoe or a comfortable sandal (these are not to be confused with the frat-flop, it is usually made of rubber and has no thong in the middle so that socks can be worn with them once it gets cold). Also they always wear some type of athletic shorts, but almost never khakis. As far as shirts go, they wear as minimal as a shirt as possible; the shirts are often constricting and/or sleeveless. The keystone of this style is the buzz cut. it is absolutely necessary. The overall goal of this style is to look as if you can and will work out anytime and anywhere. Observers should not be surprised to see you doing pushups on random sidewalks or pull-ups on tree branches.
Other, less popular styles are as follows: the indie style, which is less easy to identify but is usually given away by a v-neck or trendy band T-shirt. The plain and simple college casual just wearing what ever works and whatever is most comfortable.
To be continued....
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