Getting the perfect Uni wardrobe with MizEllie

For many 18 year olds the next few weeks will be all about preparing to go to university and making the transition into the adult world.  For wannabe students moving to university can be a difficult time. Not only are they leaving home, they also have a unique opportunity to set out how they want their adult lives to be. Added into the mix is the whole stress of what to take with them as they often only have a carload and if they are anything like me cutting back a wardrobe is always a trial. So what should you think about when packing a wardrobe for uni?

Think about what you will be doing with your time

A lot of this will depend on your course. If it is practical course you will want comfortable hard wearing clothing, while for something like an arts course you might want to be a bit more unique. Don’t forget the social side as well, so you will need things like going out items and maybe even something suitable for a ball as some universities will have a fresher’s ball. You will also need some more practical items that you can wear for daytime Fresher’s activities.

You have to think about what you will do in your spare time, so if you are gym bunny take appropriate clothes or you will regret it. Also remember you are not going to spend all your time ironing and taking care of your clothes so think about how easy they are to look after.

Don’t forget the weather

Whether you like it or not your first semester will be in winter so don’t forget a practical yet stylish coat and women’s scarves as well as a hat and gloves or risk getting ill.

Find your style and stick to it

Another often overlooked point is to stick to your own personal style. There is no point trying to be a clone of anyone else as you simply won’t feel comfortable in your own skin and then won’t look good, so find your style and own your look.

Pack a capsule wardrobe

Another important idea is to think about a capsule wardrobe, so you want a few key pieces that work well together and can be mixed up to form lots of different outfits. Let’s face it you will probably only get to wear one ball dress but at the same time you probably won’t get far with 10 pairs of jeans and no tops so think about how many outfits you can get from your wardrobe.  It’s also going to be cheaper that way so you won’t have to spend all your loan cheque on clothes.

Don’t forget the accessories

A good way of mixing up your capsule wardrobe is with chic accessories. Things like fab costume and fashion jewellery and silk scarves can be worn in a number of ways and don’t take up too much room in your car.

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At MizEllie we have a great range of women’s scarves and fashion jewellery which will be perfect for starting uni.