You’re finally back at uni after an overindulgent Christmas and a hazy new year. You’ve pushed your deadlines to the limit, January exams are done and dusted and it’s getting seriously. effing. cold. What’s that sound? Ah yes, the angelic chorus which accompanies that start-of-the-year moment when you’re ready to return to university and turn over a brand new leaf.
Most people are feeling pretty established at this point into their freshers year. Since the days of anxiously darting in and out of tatty halls of residence, unloading boxes and vowing to keep the communal kitchen tidy, they’ve resigned themselves to the stack of empty Dominoes boxes mounting up by the sink and repeated the mantra “first year doesn’t count” more times than they’ve embarrassed themselves in a sticky-floored club.
But even though the imminent responsibility of signing for a second year house is weighing upon your shoulders, as you firmly establish your friendship group and favourite hangout spots, there’s always room to mix things up a little further. The best way to channel this self-expression? Clothes.
There’s no better time than university to start experimenting with your style. I’ve seen posh boys go from camel coats to wavey jackets within the space of a few weeks because hey, that’s the vibe in their uni area and they feel like subverting expectations. You’ll be filling your head with all sorts of new things – why not fill a wardrobe to match?
So with that in mind, we here at Student High Street have a few recommendations up our sleeve to help your new term get off to the best start: in style.
Feminine & chic: Pretty Lavish
Wavy & grunge: Love Sick London
Boho & colourful: Zola
Comfy & casual: Thirty Three Club
Quirky & cute: Fan-Club Clothing
