When I was moving into college, I insisted on lugging anything and everything I thought I might possible need for the next 4 years. Realistically I probably did not need three pink belts and all of my t-shirts. In fact, I probably did not need even one pink belt. But nonetheless, I dragged everything I wanted from California to Texas neatly packaged in 6 cardboard boxes, which we determined were airplane safe. Needless to say, when I arrived at college, most people had not brought nearly the quantity of crap I brought, nor did people have all of their possessions neatly packaged into labeled cardboard boxes. Most of them had thrown their bedding in with their clothes of the backseat of their car and had thought little else of it. They seemed happy with their system and I seemed happy with mine. I had all my supposedly necessary things and they didn’t have to spend 3 days packing their lives into cardboard boxes. However, as the year went on, one thing became clear. Whether you throw your stuff in the backseat of a car or neatly organize your life into cardboard boxes, every girl needs a few common things. No, I probably did not need my pink belts. But yes, I definitely needed my black pair of heels. And anyone who forgot their black heels at home was very sad they did so at some point during the year. While I’m sure there’s a more complex, lengthy, and thoroughly thought through list of “must have items” for college, here’s my list of 5 clothing items/shoes/accessories/etc. every girl needs to bring to college:
1. Black heels - they should be close toed and plain. That way you can wear them with anything, including stockings/tights (you really shouldn’t wear open toed shoes with stockings - it simply just looks bad). These shoes can be worn for a multitude of occasions, including formal school events to job interviews. They should not be too tall - aim somewhere around the 2-3 inch region. If you’re on an interview you never want to be thinking about how your feet hurt or when you can sit down, you want to be thinking on the interview, so comfort and a reasonable height are a must. That being said, you also don’t want to be wearing shoes that make the interviewer think of their grandmother. The point is to look nice and appropriate without drawing unwanted attention to yourself. Or, if you’re wearing them to something more fun, to draw attention to the rest of your outfit, not your feet.
2. Black pants that fit well - these, again, are kind of an interview must. If you have any sort of job that requires some formal wear some of the time, these are also a must. Or, simply if you have to go to a formal occasion, in the winter, these some in handy. The point is you should have a nice pair of black pants that you can wear with you black heels. They, again, should look nice without drawing unwanted attention. They can be worn in the winter or the summer, so that’s another plus. And they literally go with almost anything. As for the fit, they definitely should not be too short - that just doesn’t look good. They should usually hit the middle of your heel so they don’t drag on the ground by also don’t look like ankle pants. They should also never be too tight - that looks like you bought them when you were younger/littler. And they shouldn’t be too loose either - that just ends up looking sloppy.
3. Jeans that fit well - some girls seem to have a really hard time with jeans, but they really are perhaps the most important thing on this list. You should have multiple pairs, but you need at least one pair of jeans that fits you well (isn’t too long, too short, too tight, or too loose). You shouldn’t have to worry about hoisting these jeans up with a belt or taking too large a breath for fear of popping the button. They should just fit. Bonus points if you can dress them up a little bit with heels and a nice top, or roll them up into ankle pants. To best do either of these options, a skinny jean/boot cut jean is best, and darker jean usually looks better - it’s more flattering for most body types and can be dressed up easier.
4. Swimsuit that fits - this one really comes down to the fact that you do not want to have to go hurried swimsuit shopping just so you can go hang out at the pool with your friends. It should just be something you have and can grab in a hurry, and you shouldn’t be worried about it falling off while you’re having fun (that’s where the “good fit” part comes in). In my experience, plain colors are better because then you can mix and match. And it should never be too trendy or a pattern that seems like a really good idea for one month of one year - it should be something that can last you a long time without looking like you’re wearing a swimsuit from 4 years ago.
5. Jacket you can dress up or down - basically, you don’t want to have to wear your North Face rain jacket to a nice formal event. Every girl should have some jacket, whether that be a nicer looking trench coat or a wool classic peacoat, that she can dress up (and especially wear with dresses, which is why a longer one often works better). You can also wear these kinds of jackets with jeans and flats/boots for a cute but much more casual look.
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