blue jeans for a guy for an SEC school?

[Chardo]

I think he means that half their students are from out of state.

[NoVADad99]

^^That.

[txmom16]

Why is UA such a hated school. Not trying to start something, just curious as it’s on my D’s list.

[threeofthree]

@Chardo - I’m aware of that fact, still trying to figure out the point of the statement.

[MichiganGeorgia]

@txmom16 - I’m not sure but I’m thinking maybe it’s a football thing?

[elliebham]

I will say I do not know where they hide the average looking girl at Auburn. I have never seen so many truly naturally pretty girls in one place in my life.

This Auburn girl thanks you!

[Audirocks]

It’s called jealousy. We have the same so-called “problem” at WVU, (in other words, we couldn’t care less). WVU students LOVE the school. Many others hate us. I love that between our conference share of well over 30MM + PLUS third tier monies, which are INCLUDED in SEC payouts but NOT BIGXII payouts, (t-shirts and the like), + PLUS our IMG deal, we will earn more in 2016 from sports than MOST SEC schools. HA HA HA HA HA! Go BIGXII. Good luck to Midwestern Mizzzzzzzzzzooooooooo and the “SEC” smirk

[EarlVanDorn]

@olemissrebel

There are a few popular brands that have been staples in southern Greek attire for decades, while some have recently become popular. A few of the more well known brands are Levi (jeans), Brooks Brothers, J Crew, Vineyard Vines, Ralph Lauren Polo, etc. The newer brands that are extremely popular are Southern Tide, Southern Proper, Southern Marsh.

For everyday dress: During hot weather, wear shorts. It gets really hot and humid. The shorter the better (trust me, it looks nicer too). Khaki shorts are popular, as well as the nylon shorts made by Patagonia, North Face, Kavu, and Columbia. Chacos (brand of sandals) are very popular in the summer or Rainbow flip flops (another brand). Many guys wear either Greek t-shirts (you will have a HUGE collection of these by the time you graduate), collared polo shirts, button-up fishing shirts, or oxford syle polo button-ups. When its cold enough for pants, guys wear either basic Levi jeans or a casual pair of khakis. Some brands that have good casual khakis include Polo, Mountain Khakis, Kavu, Vineyard Vines, and lots more. Many guys will wear either tennis shoes (Asics or New Balance) or loafers with jeans or khakis. Popular loafer brands include Cole Haan or maybe Clarks. The Cole Haan driving shoe is a popular shoe (google it). When it is really cold, the classic Patagonia fleece is very popular.

For going out: If you are going to a bar or the square, wear pants. Guys wear jeans or khakis, with a button up or polo shirt. Many guys wear cowboy boots, Lucchese is a popular brand, or loafers. If you are going to the fraternity houses to party, however, shorts are acceptable. If you choose to rush, this takes place during the fall of your freshman year leading into rush week (which typically occurs the last week of October). During this time, fraternities will throw public parties for the guys to come hang out and meet them. As shallow as it seems, guys will judge you if you walk in with cargo shorts or really crappy clothes. Southern fraternities are big on being classy, mature, and presenting one’s self well.

Now, I will end by noting the clothing options that would be the quick way to have you judged: do not ever wear anything that is Hollister, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Aeropostale, or anything that is gaudy and not mature looking. These are popular in some parts of the country, but are guaranteed stigmas for a person in the south.
I know this all seems a bit much and you might say “Oh but I want my kid to wear what he wants and be himself”…but fitting in at an SEC school actually pays off in the end. If you adapt to the clothing trends here, you will be able to wear the same clothes as you move into adult hood because the trends focus on mature clothing. So you don’t waste money on a bunch of clothes that you can’t wear when you actually grow up haha.

@olemissrebel This is some of the best advice I’ve seen for a male wardrobe for any campus. A few of the brands have changed, but it isn’t too different from what we were wearing 30 years ago, or what I wear today.

It’s really easy. Levi’s jeans. Khakis, some kind of dressy, some not so much; Some decent polo-style shirts (worn with an undershirt) of various brands, such as Polo, Lacoste, Vineyard Vines, ect.; a few long-sleeved, all-cotton button-down dress shirts in white, blue and blue stripe; a couple of long-sleeve Ralph Lauren Polo shirts are nice and remain in style, but don’t go overboard. Never wear any item with a giant logo. As for shoes, I prefer Bass, Sper;ry, and Johnston & Murphey, but to each his own.

Every guy will need a blue blazer and a couple of ties. IMO One should be a rep tie in the school’s colors. He will wear this often, for football games, bid day, church if he goes, Christmas party, etc. A pair of Bass Weejuns WITHOUT the tassle is all that is needed for a dress shoe. the Weejuns can be worn to class as well. You can just wear the heck out of them.

A couple of years after graduation I bought an Austin-Reed wool, pinstripe suit from my favorite college haberdasher. It was a classic, conservative style. Sadly, I grew out of it and it went to the back of my closet. My son is now a high school junior and it fits him almost perfectly, with enough room for him to gain a pound or two. It’s almost 25 years old but doesn’t look a bit out of style to me. I can’t wait to send my son off to school with it. That’s the benefit of wearing classic clothes.