Redo your college wardrobe for the new session

The new academic year is about to begin and if you’ve not yet decided what to wear on the first day of college, here’s what you can put together to dress to impress.
Funky jewellery, scarves, cool shoes and a stylish crop — check. All you need to do is wear your attitude and you will be set for the first day of college. Here’s a lowdown on how to increase your cool quotient before the new session begins.
Comfortable shoes
Want to be comfortable while strolling around the campus? Canvas shoes are the most comfortable option.Canvas shoes in fancy shades are the extended version of the school uniform but they are quite in vogue for both boys and girls. These shoes can be worn with a pair of denims or even with a skirt. Apart from this, flip-flops or gladiators can be flaunted with any outfit. Rain footwear is also a must have before the monsoons set in. Zarnush Tinwala, a student from the city, said, “Canvas shoes really made a statement this season. We have seen celebrities wearing them with skirts, dresses and denims. We try to follow their style all the time. So owning a pair of canvas shoes is a must.”
Accessorize well
Accessorise well to look cool and fashionable. Long chain lockets of antique silver, black plate with a cross, silver plated letters, animal shaped pendants are in this season for guys. So try shopping outside the big box to get your look right. Earrings with smileys look quite funky on girls. Bracelets are a favourite accessory for many youngsters. Try out the leather band ones which can look great on guys. Aditya Maniyar, a class 10 student, said, “Apart from studying hard, it is also very important to look good. So, before I start my first day of college, I am trying to get my wardrobe right to ensure that I look stylish.”
Fancy belt buckles
They are just belts but an attractive one will make heads turn. From antique ones to the neon coloured ones, belts can add to the style factor and make sure that you look your best. Try experimenting with funky buckles that come in steel, copper and other metallic options. The latest in the market are the three dimensional designs which are quite popular among youngsters along with the superhero buckles.
Fashionable campus clothing
Some are extremely particular when it comes to their clothes and want to follow all the latest trends in fashion, while some prefer to keep it simple. It’s always good to dress up your Sunday best on the first day of college to create a good first impression. One of the easiest outfits you wear to college is your denims and a cool tank top with a smart dark coloured bag. In denims, the latest trend is torn jeans, denim jackets and shirts that is known to be a ‘celebrity street style’.
— Aanchal Madan and Vaibhav Joshi