Winter Wear

Transitioning back to being a college student living on campus my wardrobe has switched to the typical Vermont college student winter look. Now that's a mouth full!I was having a chat with a friend the other day about how much flannel SMC students wear and how normal it is that I decided to write about what students wear especially in the winter!

Flannel, flannel, and some more flannel is essential. And when your not rockin' the flannel then a nice hoddie will suffice. Being a college student our outfits are usually relaxed and especially being in New England are appropriate for the weather. So, if it's snowing winter boots, maybe Ugg's, hiking shoes, and moccasins are the common footwear on campus. (don't forget super warm hiking socks!)

Jeggings....to be or not to be....that is the question. This year especially the concept of jean leggings has been debated and discussed a lot. Now I will come out and let you know that I do own two pairs so I am a little biased.These leggings that appear to be jeans are a fun way to trick or make it seem like your wearing jeans or a little more dressed up, but in fact your wearing stretching leggings. Other than jeggings wearing straight up leggings as pants is a very popular pants selection especially with a big sweater on top, hoodie, or flannel!

(Livy here is rockin' some flannel and Jeggins!)

Accessories are a must especially with the fridgid temperatures. Gloves in all varities; with finger flaps, with thumb holes, mittens, etc. Scarves from the fashionable ones bought at target to the warm and fuzzy ones. They can always help dress you up and be that extra piece to your outfit. Finally, hats are big especially the ski bum look.  This hat keeps you warm and is fashionable. Animal hats are big this year with a specific animal face on the front and two long strands to tie hanging down. Also, knit hats that sit back on you head are big. Finally, baseball hats or flat brimmed ones always make an outfit look good.

                                                                (My Knit hat)

Coats, jackets, and fleece! So many students wear their ski coats daily or a puffy coat. Depending on the weather most people generally look prepared for the mountain even if they have never been. I can't even tell you how many times a day I switch my coat out depending on weather and my mood, sometimes my North Face puffy, or a vest, or my North Face fleece or peacoat.

What you will mostly find at SMC is students dress for the weather...generally, like to be comfortable, and think jeans and a fleece or a sweater is dressing nice.And going to school in the lovely state of Vermont you will come across a lot of flannel!