Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White


Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

Serving the campus of the University of Alabama since 1894

The Crimson White

    No need to be frumpy for finals

    No need to be frumpy for finals

    Finals are just around the corner, and as any student knows, that means late nights at the library and a minimal amount of sleep. Dressing well is basically at the bottom of the priority list, but with a few comfy adjustments and time-saving tricks, style doesn’t have to be sacrificed during the worst week of the year. Adding a few cozy sweaters and thinking with a “less is more” mentality will go far in keeping campus looking good.

    Layering is key to combating chilly library temperatures. Start with a good base, whether it’s leggings and a long tank, or a thin sweater and jeans. Add a cardigan or denim shirt and scarf to pull the look together while still staying warm. Feeling especially experimental? Try out a DIY blanket coat by folding a blanket in half, wrapping it around the shoulders like a shawl and belting it around the waist. This is the epitome of cozy dressing and might catch a few sideways glances, but only because others will be jealous of this stylish foresight.

    Leave the Uggs at home and instead add comfy socks to running shoes or boots. Thick, wooly socks make any shoes feel like slippers, but are still appropriate to wear in public. Take this look one step farther and take on the norm-core trend with socks and Birkenstocks.

    The start of finals means no time to spend on hair in the morning. Think ahead and sleep in wet braids the night before and wake up to gorgeous waves that take zero time or effort in the morning. Throw hair into a topknot; wet hair will keep it smooth and a few bobby pins will keep it secure. Use this week to embrace your hair’s natural texture.

    Make sure to moisturize, as the lack of sleep will definitely dry out skin. Just dab on some concealer and mascara and no one will ever know about that all-nighter.

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