Comments on: The Superfantastic Style of the College Student http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:52:21 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Cassy http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Cassy Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:07:00 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-1117 While I agree about dressing with care for college, I must whole-heartedly disagree with selected shoes. To my eyes they do not look particulalry age appropriate for an undergrad, and open-toed shoes are not the most practical (or professional) option for a lab. I would recommend the skimmers or some nice ballet flats. If you must wear heels, boots or a closed toe mary jane would be much better. Save the wedges and flippy sandals for the keggers and bar hopping. While I agree about dressing with care for college, I must whole-heartedly disagree with selected shoes. To my eyes they do not look particulalry age appropriate for an undergrad, and open-toed shoes are not the most practical (or professional) option for a lab. I would recommend the skimmers or some nice ballet flats. If you must wear heels, boots or a closed toe mary jane would be much better. Save the wedges and flippy sandals for the keggers and bar hopping.

]]> By: behold our future http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-978 behold our future Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:46:40 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-978 Caitlin, we cannot merely sit back and be thankful that the poor dears have decided to grace the halls with their presence today, because those that believe they are doing something praiseworthy simply by showing up are missing out on most of what they are supposed to be learning, and, frankly, are wasting their time. We do not need people who swan into the room on a cloud of entitlement, flabbergasted by the concept of actual work, whether you want to do it or not. We have plenty of those already. We need people of character, people who have developed respect for themselves and for others, people who understand what it means to truly contribute. And when we see people slouching into class in pajamas and sloppy flip flops, we know what category they fit into. That's why it matters, and that's why we care. Now grow up and put on some damn shoes. Caitlin, we cannot merely sit back and be thankful that the poor dears have decided to grace the halls with their presence today, because those that believe they are doing something praiseworthy simply by showing up are missing out on most of what they are supposed to be learning, and, frankly, are wasting their time. We do not need people who swan into the room on a cloud of entitlement, flabbergasted by the concept of actual work, whether you want to do it or not. We have plenty of those already. We need people of character, people who have developed respect for themselves and for others, people who understand what it means to truly contribute. And when we see people slouching into class in pajamas and sloppy flip flops, we know what category they fit into. That’s why it matters, and that’s why we care. Now grow up and put on some damn shoes.

]]> By: caitlin http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-976 caitlin Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:28:56 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-976 Agreed, me. That was my argument in the previous post. Really, also, who cares what kids are wearing to class? We should be thankful enough that they are going to class in the first place. Agreed, me. That was my argument in the previous post. Really, also, who cares what kids are wearing to class? We should be thankful enough that they are going to class in the first place.

]]> By: me http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-947 me Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:58:22 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-947 I know I'm going to get slammed by some of the other readers, but I need to mention that the first three shoes look a bit, well, too old for the average 18-20 year old. Even now, I would most likely take a pass on those types of sandals and go for something a bit more attractive and age-appropriate. The skimmers, however, are very youthful and charming. Unfortunately, the downside is that they may be too youthful for the college co-ed. I know I’m going to get slammed by some of the other readers, but I need to mention that the first three shoes look a bit, well, too old for the average 18-20 year old. Even now, I would most likely take a pass on those types of sandals and go for something a bit more attractive and age-appropriate.
The skimmers, however, are very youthful and charming. Unfortunately, the downside is that they may be too youthful for the college co-ed.

]]> By: tigg*e http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-933 tigg*e Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:34:52 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-933 I would just love to say thank you for this post! I am making an effort to stop wearing my hideous green flips flops after my Jazz class to my other classes. And wouldn't you know, the first day I tried, a gentleman noticed me! Of course, we had known each other in high school and despite mutual crushes, were just friends. Who knows? Maybe the upgrade in footwear will bring us together! I would just love to say thank you for this post! I am making an effort to stop wearing my hideous green flips flops after my Jazz class to my other classes. And wouldn’t you know, the first day I tried, a gentleman noticed me! Of course, we had known each other in high school and despite mutual crushes, were just friends. Who knows? Maybe the upgrade in footwear will bring us together!

]]> By: The Simple Shoes of Reliability » Manolo for the Big Girl! http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-905 The Simple Shoes of Reliability » Manolo for the Big Girl! Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:40:53 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-905 [...] that there are those –even a (very) few of our own dear readers!– who attempt to excuse the wearing of flipflops to class in college (not to mention the binge drinking and the meaningless sex. Francesca is having heart [...] [...] that there are those –even a (very) few of our own dear readers!– who attempt to excuse the wearing of flipflops to class in college (not to mention the binge drinking and the meaningless sex. Francesca is having heart [...]

]]> By: Ninjarina http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-864 Ninjarina Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:25:47 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-864 See, the thing I don't understand is WHY people think this is so hard. I went to school in UC Santa Cruz - as in the Santa Cruz mountains. I didn't wear heels much but I ALWAYS wore decent shoes; even if they were flip flops, they were not ratty and they were most certainly NOT worn with boxer shorts. Why is it hard to wear FASHIONABLE sneakers like Pumas? Granted they are for people w/ narrow feet like me, there are stylish sneakers out there to be found. Why do people wear UGGs, which only serve to create cankles? What's wrong with just wearing a classic chic fleece-lined moccasin instead? There are so many alternatives out there that there really should be no excuse for this type of flippant disregard for one's feet. One caveat - anything goes during midterms and finals. I will forgive even the most egregious style (and in some cases, hygienic) sins when faced w/ 14 hour study periods with intermittent pizza breaks. See, the thing I don’t understand is WHY people think this is so hard. I went to school in UC Santa Cruz – as in the Santa Cruz mountains. I didn’t wear heels much but I ALWAYS wore decent shoes; even if they were flip flops, they were not ratty and they were most certainly NOT worn with boxer shorts. Why is it hard to wear FASHIONABLE sneakers like Pumas? Granted they are for people w/ narrow feet like me, there are stylish sneakers out there to be found. Why do people wear UGGs, which only serve to create cankles? What’s wrong with just wearing a classic chic fleece-lined moccasin instead? There are so many alternatives out there that there really should be no excuse for this type of flippant disregard for one’s feet.

One caveat – anything goes during midterms and finals. I will forgive even the most egregious style (and in some cases, hygienic) sins when faced w/ 14 hour study periods with intermittent pizza breaks.

]]> By: Bobboff 5 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Bobboff 5 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:27:02 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-849 Francesca, may I join you on your soapbox? For the financially challenged, I have observed an ingenious solution. A Rising Young Lawyer, who is one of my all-time favorite people, filled out the gaps in his law-school wardrobe at thrift shops, where a discerning eye can spot a magnificent bargain from time to time. His Lovely Bride (another ATFP), who graduated from a different post-graduate school, made extensive use of a consignment shop during her tenure as a starving grad student. I have observed other students manage by way of remarkable sales, outlets, Target, generous relatives*, etc. When the funds do not match the sartorial ambitions, there are ways and means, until the budget expands to accommodate the taste. *one student made it known to his family, when asked, that his birthday would be brightened by wardrobe upgrades. His rising-star sister spent far more on a shopping spree than she would have for additions to his music or video collection, because she took satisfaction in knowing her gift would be worthwhile. Francesca, may I join you on your soapbox? For the financially challenged, I have observed an ingenious solution. A Rising Young Lawyer, who is one of my all-time favorite people, filled out the gaps in his law-school wardrobe at thrift shops, where a discerning eye can spot a magnificent bargain from time to time. His Lovely Bride (another ATFP), who graduated from a different post-graduate school, made extensive use of a consignment shop during her tenure as a starving grad student. I have observed other students manage by way of remarkable sales, outlets, Target, generous relatives*, etc. When the funds do not match the sartorial ambitions, there are ways and means, until the budget expands to accommodate the taste.

*one student made it known to his family, when asked, that his birthday would be brightened by wardrobe upgrades. His rising-star sister spent far more on a shopping spree than she would have for additions to his music or video collection, because she took satisfaction in knowing her gift would be worthwhile.

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-848 La BellaDonna Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:14:36 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-848 Aaaeeeiieee. I remember going to a state school on a New Jersey mountaintop, cleverly designed so that it was uphill to the classes, AND uphill back to the dorms! Hills and, often, snow - but not once did I wear a flipflop or nightgear to class. I remember sometimes wearing a wedge heel (chocolate suede), and mostly wearing boots. I had a painfully small wardrobe, but always had makeup on, the nice boots, and grownup clothes between. I wasn't dating anybody, it was just for me. One thing I <b>do</b> remember from those days, though: carefully writing down my observations in a notebook of the fabrics and styles and garments that seemed to suit both my shape and my personality best. The funny thing is, those painstaking observations made then still apply now! (There's no point in being obsessive-compulsive unless you make it work for you.) Aaaeeeiieee. I remember going to a state school on a New Jersey mountaintop, cleverly designed so that it was uphill to the classes, AND uphill back to the dorms! Hills and, often, snow – but not once did I wear a flipflop or nightgear to class. I remember sometimes wearing a wedge heel (chocolate suede), and mostly wearing boots. I had a painfully small wardrobe, but always had makeup on, the nice boots, and grownup clothes between. I wasn’t dating anybody, it was just for me. One thing I do remember from those days, though: carefully writing down my observations in a notebook of the fabrics and styles and garments that seemed to suit both my shape and my personality best. The funny thing is, those painstaking observations made then still apply now! (There’s no point in being obsessive-compulsive unless you make it work for you.)

]]> By: Angel http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/comment-page-1/#comment-835 Angel Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:55:24 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2007/09/03/the-superfantastic-style-of-the-college-student/#comment-835 I find it a little scary that some of these college kids can't even spell in their posts here. *sigh* Anyway, appearance is very important! You want your prof to give you an excellent recommendation so you should never go to class looking like a slob. It doesn't matter what size you are, just dress in a casual, cute manner that suits your figure. I find it a little scary that some of these college kids can’t even spell in their posts here. *sigh* Anyway, appearance is very important! You want your prof to give you an excellent recommendation so you should never go to class looking like a slob. It doesn’t matter what size you are, just dress in a casual, cute manner that suits your figure.

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