In our years at Whitman College, we’ve seen some pretty egregious fashion choices. The Backpage Team’s commentary on the abundance of flannel on this campus really hit the mark, and we thought we might collect a few of what we believe to be the most important fashion tips we can impart to you, gentle readers.

PJs. Really? What is this, middle school? Put on some real pants. You’re in public. People can see you. Save the Snoopy flannel for the bedroom.

Put on some shoes, damnit. No one wants to see your dirty feet. And on that note, going barefoot to the Penrose bathrooms is never acceptable.

Uggs are a definite NO. If you’re wearing them over pants, fine, at least you recognize that it’s cold out. But ladies, please don’t wear your Uggs with short skirts. Pick a temperature to dress for, honestly.

If you’re not about to embark on a camping trip, lose the convertible pants. You’re not going to need to change that shit up that fast. It’s either pants or shorts: pick one and move on.

We’re not in high school anymore. It’s time to put your XC sweatshirt to rest. If you’re going to represent a team you don’t play for, just buy a goddamn Whitman cycling sweatshirt.

Leaving the sticker on your NBA hat doesn’t make you a G. We all know you’re from Mercer Island. You can’t get any less gangsta than that.

We had some pretty bitchin’ pairs of leggings in 3rd grade. Those blue Scottie-dog leggings were the shit. And as much as we wish we could still wear leggings every day, we’re not about to start. Ladies of Whitman, if there is one piece of wisdom that we can impart on you before we leave, it’s this: leggings as pants are not flattering on anyone over 10 years old. Put on some pants, for Chrissake. (The Backpage editor would like to add that she occasionally wears leggings as pants … her housemates told her it would be okay … )

XOXO,

The Fashion Police