Everyone does it. But not everyone looks good doing it. Picture this: The sun is shining. You're stumbling home-or worse, to your 8:30-after a night of debauchery, inevitably running into your ex, your Econ T.A. and your pastor, who all look on knowingly at your disheveled hair and outfit. The question is, do you make it a walk of shame, or a walk of fame?
The sign of a true fashionista is not how put together she looks when she has hours to primp but the way she pulls off outfits in less than ideal circumstances.
No matter how extensive your wardrobe, creativity is essential when all you have to pull together an outfit is your discarded clothing from the previous night and what you can "borrow" from around your date's dorm room.
The objectives of your morning scramble to get dressed can vary from trying to get out as quickly and quietly as possible in order to not awake last night's mistake, the futile attempt to become invisible and avoid seeing everyone you know on your way home or-for the style conscious student-to make a serious, and seriously discreet, fashion statement.
If you can happily stroll back home clad in the oh-so-obvious boxers and men's t-shirt, barefoot with heels in hand, more power to you. But for those of us who prefer to leave everyone wondering if you just walked off the runway or are still trying to remember his name, here are some ensembles that can help you conquer the catwalk of shame.
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