Fashion Trends in College

We all know that there are universal fashion trends that we follow.  Maybe everyone is wearing white jeans.  Or floral kimonos are in style.  My favorite was back in high school when yoga pants became a trend.  First couple week you see people starting to wear them.  Then, all of a sudden, BAM! Yoga pants are everywhere! It was like the entire female student body went out and bought a pair.

There are many trends out there that get started, but have you ever thought of college fashion trends?  Each campus, besides wearing their school logos and spirit wear, develop a campus trend.  I guess being in close quarters with people in your own private community results in the creation of trends.

Let's take a look at some major universities.
These trends are based on how the students dress, so if these school were a store these are the stores that they would be...

Princeton University would be J. Crew.  Here the student like the wear argyle and pearls.  This is an Ivy League school, and it's Princeton...what else should we have expected.

The University of California would be American Apparel.  These people aren't too concerned with fashion because they are living by the beach.  They are more into the colorful shorts and fun tanks.

New York City Art Schools would be Urban Outfitters.  Here you will see students with their scarves, tanks and skinny jeans.  You will also catch them wearing sunglasses, even indoors.

Marquette University would be American Eagle.  People at Marquette are very laid back.  The campus isn't too trendy and dresses more simple in t-shirts and jeans.

Villanova University in Pennsylvania would be The North Face.  Majority of campus is seen in North Face coats and light jackets.  Rain is a huge factor so students always have their bright colored umbrellas and rain boots.  

Have you ever noticed a trend at your school?

I personally feel that the people at my school have such a diverse style that I wouldn't even be able to classify my school as one store.  I feel like that is a good thing because it shows that everyone has their own style and you don't see people dressed the same walking around campus.