What to wear to…
look totally cute while hauling boxes on move-in day
Overalls are back in a big way, but no need to spend hundreds of dollars on a designer pair. Pick some up on the cheap at a local vintage shop and wear them with a breezy crop top that’ll keep you feeling and looking cool.
Sunglasses and shorteralls ($20 and $40, Mama Loves You Vintage, 541 Queen West, 416-603-4747, mamalovesyouvintage.com), Crywolf crop top and Happy Camper beaded necklace ($28 and $60, Coal Miner’s Daughter, 744 Queen West, 647-381-1439, and other, coalminersdaughter.ca), Gimello sneakers ($60, Aldo, 220 Yonge, 316-597-3809, and others, aldoshoes.com)
What to wear to…
keep comfy at an 8 am class without looking like a complete bum
A cozy crewneck sweater layered over a flannel shirt makes you feel like you never left the warmth of your sweet, sweet bed but look like a straight-A student.
Crewneck sweater, beige cords, reversible belt and nylon camper backpack ($54.95, $69.95, $54.50 and $79.95, Gap, 60 Bloor West, 416-921-2225, and others, gapcanada.ca), flannel button-up shirt ($36.95, Old Navy, 260 Yonge, 416-593-2551, and others, oldnavy.ca), Vans stormtrooper bandana sneakers ($60, Little Burgundy, 220 Yonge, 416-979-9045, and other, littleburgundyshoes.com)
What to wear to…
turn that so-called walk of shame into a walk of glory
No one needs to know you’re still wearing last night’s clothes. Take your outfit from night to day with high-waisted short shorts and a crop top. Accessorize with statement earrings you can slip off in the morning and an extra-large bag to stash spare shoes and a toothbrush.
This Ilk earrings and Eleven Thirty bag ($52 and $380, Coal Miner’s Daughter), rose crop top and denim shorts ($26 and $28, Mama Loves You Vintage), Alewiel booties ($130, Aldo)
What to wear to…
show school pride without looking like a ridiculous dude bro
Step away from the Abercrombie shirts, body paint and giant foam fingers. Keep it classy with a printed button-up and a vintage jacket that represents your school’s proud history.
Vintage Queen’s University Applied Sciences jacket ($65, Mama Loves You Vintage), dotted button-up ($95, Banana Republic, 80 Bloor West, 416-515-0018, and others, bananarepublic.com), slim-fit blue jeans ($69.95, Gap), Bernerius sneakers ($80, Aldo)
Photos by Tanja Tiziana Burdi
Makeup & Hair: Chantal Hubens for MAC Cosmetics and TRESemmé Hair Care / judyinc.com
Models: Alice Y and Graham S / B&M Models