You’ve only gone and smashed it and snagged a place at Uni. Props to you, babe! Top work. You studied hard, you sweated the small stuff, you handed in those dreaded essays and now you need to prep for the biggest and best time of your life. Life as you know it is about to change and you’re going to need all the stylish new preppy ‘fits to ensure that those first impressions are on point. We can’t have you lagging behind in the style stakes when you’re such a clever-clogs can we?
Wracked with nerves? It’s okay, we’ve got you. From freshers week outfits to lecture hall looks we have worked as hard on uni style as you did to get there so read on, take notes – you’ll need to hone that skill for your new uni life, so start right now – and get ready to impress.
Outfit Ideas for uni
When you start at uni you can use the opportunity to totally reinvent your look. If you were once a committed goth girl, you might wish for a prep-over – we hear you. You might have been faithful to an understated hoodie and leggings vibe and now want to up the ante with a full glam-over – it’s been done and we have the know-how. Here at EGO we’ve got all the outfit ideas for uni, so let’s get started.
High Waist Straight Leg Jeans In Brown Leopard Print Denim | EGO
What to wear first day of uni
You sent off the UCAS form ages ago, you’ve been thinking about a full week of ‘cray’ ever since. Fresher’s week. Start as you mean to go on. Memorable outfits for the most unmemorable week of your life. We say this advisedly; the amount of alcohol that will pass your lips will knock the socks off any sixth-form parties or college events. Blame the shots, and feel no shame. Dress to impress and nobody will remember that you snuck off for a quick kebab to mop-up the booze.
Start with some seriously useful cargos. At the fresher’s fair you’ll want to wander the various stalls and booths to decide which groups you want to join and the scene you wish to steal, but for this, you need comfort, babe, so for this, cargos are going to kick-off the look. Pair them with the cute White Tank Top and the oversized jacket and you’ve nailed it. Casual, confident, and kick-ass.
Cropped Trench Jacket In Washed Grey Faux Leather | EGO
Lecture theatre looks
You’ve joined the best societies, you’ve found your tribe and now (eeek!) it’s time for your first actual lecture. You want to exude all the studious vibes but geek-chic is not exactly where it’s at so where better to start than a fabulous pair of jeans and a nice top This combo gives, relaxed ‘I’ve got this’ vibes and yet it’s not too try hard. Perfect for when you just need to throw on and go for the early lecture on a Monday morning – why do they DO that to you? – and it will carry you through many an intellectually demanding day.
The Mid Rise Graphic Logo Jeans are the perfect shade of blue, and the slogan work is cute so all eyes will be on you as you sashay to the front row of seats. Add the Paris Badge Graphic Vest Top in brightest white to lock in the look and enhance your casual yet committed vibe with some chunky trainers.
You’ll need a fabulously oversized bag to carry all your lecture notes in, though won’t you babe? No backpacks here, no thank you! It’s a sturdy tote bag all the way. Roomy enough for the largest lever arch file yet artfully chic for toting around town should you get out of lectures a little early and fancy a schlep around the shops. We are crushing on the Leony Printed Stripe Detail Oversized Shopper Bag because it’s ultra roomy yet a real statement piece. Plus, it will hold your lippy, laptop, and phone, no probs. It might not take the sturdy proportions of the Oversized Tumbler but hey, that’s a trend piece so you need it on show, girl.
Outfit ideas for uni home life
Will it be a shared house or halls of residence? Decisions, decisions. There are benefits to both of course, but seriously babe, there is NO upside to looking too grungey around the flat when all your new mates are checking out your ‘fits. You need low-fi comfort but it needs to be straight out of the athleisure playbook. Start with EGO’s selection of loungewear and pick some low-rise Fold Over Waistband Detail Flared Trousers in the softest grey hue. Pair these with the matching grey long sleeve top for total #balletcore style creds.
If that feels a little too exposed you could for the hoodie and jogger sets vibe. We love the Cherry Graphic Sweat Shorts In Baby Pink paired with the matching pink hoodie. The matchy-matchy vibe ensures that the look isn’t too down at heel when the Uber delivery driver turns up with the food, but the elasticated waist of the joggers and the over-sized proportions of the hoodie mean that you can inhale your pizza in comfort AND style. Genius.
Outfit Ideas for going out at uni
Outfit ideas for uni are never more important than when considering the first of the BIG nights out. You can change up your nighttime look if you’re moving away from home and even if you’re staying in your home town you can officially declare this a new ERA – think Taylor Swift, she does it at the drop of a hat/new album – so you can claim that your new glammed up look is all part of the new, uni-going you.
The bodysuit is a basic wardrobe staple – day-to-night dressing never looked better – and when worn with the Strappy Waist Studded Jeans you have a power couple, right there.
Strappy Contrast Lace Trim Bodysuit In Black Slinky | EGO
Outfit ideas for University and College
Here at EGO, we are all about dressing for the occasion. Uni is simply another catwalk to further your style creds, no? It’s all about knowing the look for the new scenes you will be crushin’ and the new friends you are making. Here at EGO, we know how important that first impression is so get checking out our tips to ensure that your new look can carry you through all that uni has to offer. You’ve earned your academic stripes so now it’s time to notch up a few style points. Go get ‘em!
