The College Gentleman’s Guide to Upgrading in Style in 5 Steps

Combatant Gentlemen
Sep 5, 2018 · 3 min read

A college freshman in 2018 faces lots of fresh challenges, differentiating the high school from the collegiate , and only one of those changes is the fashion. For young men, this is the first time they need to develop a personal style, and it is important to dress the part you want to play.

So, check out these five easy tips on how a college freshman can upgrade his wardrobe and improve their mindset in one swoop.

5 College Wardrobe Tips

Polo Shirts

For a typical college student, a t-shirt is an everyday staple, but to add a little GQ to your reputation, swap that t-shirt for a polo. No matter the brand name, this little swap will elevate your style from that of a high school kid to a college student man!

Cool Sweaters

For a brisk, fall morning running two and from class, ditch that sweatshirt! It’s important to stay warm, yes, but a more stylish way to wear your warmth would be to sweat a sweater for “sweater weather!”

Sweaters can come in many different styles and be paired with t-shirts, polos, and anything in between with the right eye, but keep your eye out for these sweater styles.

Fitted Jeans

Jeans are a staple in the college student starter pack, but there are a few keen differences between the young searcher and the sharp-dressed college man. A college student should steer clear of distressed jeans with holes and opt for a dark, clean, more tailored — mid-rise with a relaxed fit — pair.

Casual Footwear

The tendency to wear tennis shoes and sneakers all day, every day is strong. After all, often in college, you will be sprinting across campus in ten minutes, but think about the kind of impression they are leaving. Take some time before your semester starts and search for the perfect pair of comfortable , casual leather shoes or Bucks/Chukkas.

Consider a hot day, you’re in a rush, and you reach for a pair of flip-flops — and don’t . In college, the transition from your casual high school flip-flops to a pair of just as easy-to-manage moccasins.

Personal Grooming Habits

Skip the baseball cap unless you are on the field and opt for a clean, well-brushed head of hair. Take a moment to think about your aspirations and how the men in your discipline and follow their lead.

Shave often and with a safety razor. There is no reason for a college student to walk around campus with razor burn — try a new razor, and you’ll be able to feel the difference.

The wardrobe is the first thing the world sees — college students are no exception to that rule. Make your wardrobe count by using even one of these tips, and you will be on your way to leaving a stellar impression on your professor and classmates.

Now you are ready to dress like a Combatant Gentlemen!

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