2008 Woodie Awards
What Not to Wear
Sonoma's fashion do's and don't's
Whitney Boggs
Issue date: 10/11/06 Section: Student Life
Gone are the days when girls paired mini-skirts with Uggs and students rolled out of bed to schlep to class in their pajamas. It seems that more and more students are taking the time to "get dressed" for class. Although some trends can be flattering when worn correctly, others are just plain silly. Here is a synopsis of what I deem to be the trends worth keeping and the trends we need to "Auf Wiedersehen."
It doesn't matter whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring. Students at Sonoma State wear flip-flops year-round. I blame it on those crazy SoCal kids who aren't used to experiencing all four seasons. Nevertheless, everyone has caught-on to this trend, despite the North Bay's wet winters.
Located across the street from campus, Starbucks coffee is a requirement for those early morning classes you can hardly stay awake for. Starbucks cups are a practical accessory to any outfit. I never go to class without one.
Big sunglasses can be tricky. If the lenses are too big, you can end up looking like a housefly or worse: Nicole Ritchie. And if you do decide to wear big sunglasses, make sure you have a big face to go with them.
"Orange skin is a definite no," said senior Hilary Moore. Orange is not a natural skin tone, nor is it the least bit attractive. So please give up the self-tanner and embrace the natural look.
I am a big fan of headbands. They're cute, practical and camouflage unruly bed hair. I'm also a fan of scrunchies. Sure, they are totally reminiscent of the early 90s, but I'm determined to bring them back into style. Anyone who shares my opinion should feel free to sport their scrunchie and bring sexy back.
Unless your name is Mick Jagger, men should not wear women's jeans, period. Even those Tech High kids can't pull it off.
I'm not going to lie; I think skinny jeans are hot. Most girls can wear skinny jeans, as long as they aren't skintight and resemble leggings. This leads into the legging/mini-skirt combo that has recently emerged. I'm not sure whether it's cute or an awkward flashback to the 1980s. Either way, please wear with caution.
It doesn't matter whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring. Students at Sonoma State wear flip-flops year-round. I blame it on those crazy SoCal kids who aren't used to experiencing all four seasons. Nevertheless, everyone has caught-on to this trend, despite the North Bay's wet winters.
Located across the street from campus, Starbucks coffee is a requirement for those early morning classes you can hardly stay awake for. Starbucks cups are a practical accessory to any outfit. I never go to class without one.
Big sunglasses can be tricky. If the lenses are too big, you can end up looking like a housefly or worse: Nicole Ritchie. And if you do decide to wear big sunglasses, make sure you have a big face to go with them.
"Orange skin is a definite no," said senior Hilary Moore. Orange is not a natural skin tone, nor is it the least bit attractive. So please give up the self-tanner and embrace the natural look.
I am a big fan of headbands. They're cute, practical and camouflage unruly bed hair. I'm also a fan of scrunchies. Sure, they are totally reminiscent of the early 90s, but I'm determined to bring them back into style. Anyone who shares my opinion should feel free to sport their scrunchie and bring sexy back.
Unless your name is Mick Jagger, men should not wear women's jeans, period. Even those Tech High kids can't pull it off.
I'm not going to lie; I think skinny jeans are hot. Most girls can wear skinny jeans, as long as they aren't skintight and resemble leggings. This leads into the legging/mini-skirt combo that has recently emerged. I'm not sure whether it's cute or an awkward flashback to the 1980s. Either way, please wear with caution.