<p>They are looked down upon because some people try too hard. It’s class, you don’t need to be wearing khakis, sperry’s, a lacoste polo and sweater tied around your neck. If by nice you mean jeans and a basic shirt, you won’t get looked down upon. If you try as hard as the guys on Jersey Shore to go to class, people are going to think you’re a d bag. College is casual wear. You have your entire adult life to wear business casual and to dress up to conform to a dress code, take advantage of being able to wear sweats everyday.</p>