Word out on CSULB student fashion faux pas

Passion for Fashion

By Jackie Miserany
Special to the Daily Forty-Niner

As busy students hustling from class to class, worrying about everything from exams to term papers, and relationships to rent, it is easy to fall victim to the many crimes of fashion with so many other things on our minds.
Some students commit fashion crimes daily. Others only break the fashion law every now and then, and usually only with good reason.

Here I will explain to you the top five fashion crimes that occur on this campus and how to save yourself from a life sentence to fashion prison once and for all.

Fashion Crime 001: Your cell phone is not an accessory. Do not clip it on your belt, pockets, cuff, waistline, sleeve, or any other visible article of clothing. Instead, place it in your back pocket, hidden, or in your purse, briefcase, or backpack.

Fashion Crime 002: Platform shoes have got to go. Let’s be realistic here ladies. We all know how painful our feet can feel after walking all over campus and then some. Platform sandals, boots, and stiletto heels only add to that discomfort and make you look ridiculous when scurrying to class. Trust me, no one is looking at your feet while listening to lectures.

Fashion Crime 003: Jeans are by far the most popular choice of apparel among college students. However, when worn incorrectly, America’s favorite fabric can be a downright nightmare. Don’t buy tapered legs, we are not human triangles. Don’t buy obscene acid washes unless you want to look like a model straight out of a 1984 Bugle Boy ad campaign. Don’t buy jeans that are too tight and reveal your pudgy love handles (ladies) or those that are too loose and reveal your hairy derriere (gentlemen).

Fashion Crime 004: Pajamas are not school clothes. They are never acceptable, but are understood only: a) during finals or midterms, b) when you are sick, c) if you live in the dorms and are late to class.

If it is the comfy feeling of cotton or flannel that you crave while sitting in class, try wearing a stylishly cozy track suit from Nike, Adidas, Juicy Couture, or Target. Styles in terry cloth, velour, and cotton blends are so soft you will think you are wearing your pjs, and the rest of us won’t have eyesores from having to look at your tattered bed clothes.

So if you have to have your platforms, wear them on weekends and nights out, and invest in some cute Pumas or Uggs for your winter classes. Your feet will thank you.

So there you have it ladies and gentlemen. The word is out on your fashion faux pas, and now there are no excuses for committing style crimes any longer. The fashion police are watching you!!!