DISCLAIMER: Ben Affleck not included.
Some spoilers ahead.
I'm calling this the 'Gone Girl' look because I wouldn't mind Gone Girl(ing) myself with the painful knowledge that midterms are lurking around the corner. For those of you who haven't read the novel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or watched the film adaptation starring Academy Award nominee, Rosamund Pike and the always beautiful Ben Affleck, (which, if you haven't, get on it!) the story's lead female character, Amy Elliott Dunne fakes her own disappearance in scornful revenge of a learned affair between her husband and a student of his. 'Gone Girl' seemed like an appropriate name for this look, since it epitomizes how students generally feel during midterms--tired and fed up, and don't tell me you wouldn't fake your own disappearance to get out of a midterm! On a more serious note, here's a look that is socially acceptable to wear on campus, yet is comfortable enough to make you feel like you never left your bed.
The Look:
A Slouchy Sweater:
For maximum comfort, a warm and slouchy sweater is a great option.
Blue Jeggings:
Because they look like jeans (so, you look like you put effort into the outfit), but feel significantly less like a prison for your legs.
Backpack:
A backpack is a must since it's important to make space for your notes for a last minute study sesh (you know you do it) and because Murphy's Law predicts you will need minimum three pencils and pens. If a backpack is too much, a cross-body purse will suffice.
Some spoilers ahead.
I'm calling this the 'Gone Girl' look because I wouldn't mind Gone Girl(ing) myself with the painful knowledge that midterms are lurking around the corner. For those of you who haven't read the novel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or watched the film adaptation starring Academy Award nominee, Rosamund Pike and the always beautiful Ben Affleck, (which, if you haven't, get on it!) the story's lead female character, Amy Elliott Dunne fakes her own disappearance in scornful revenge of a learned affair between her husband and a student of his. 'Gone Girl' seemed like an appropriate name for this look, since it epitomizes how students generally feel during midterms--tired and fed up, and don't tell me you wouldn't fake your own disappearance to get out of a midterm! On a more serious note, here's a look that is socially acceptable to wear on campus, yet is comfortable enough to make you feel like you never left your bed.
The Look:
A Slouchy Sweater:
For maximum comfort, a warm and slouchy sweater is a great option.
Blue Jeggings:
Because they look like jeans (so, you look like you put effort into the outfit), but feel significantly less like a prison for your legs.
Backpack:
A backpack is a must since it's important to make space for your notes for a last minute study sesh (you know you do it) and because Murphy's Law predicts you will need minimum three pencils and pens. If a backpack is too much, a cross-body purse will suffice.
Classic boots:
In keeping with the simplicity of this outfit, I completed this look with a pair of classic boots. Casual enough to go with the rest of the outfit, and practical enough to hike up UC hill with.
A Patterned Scarf:
Add a scarf with a pattern on it to contrast with the plain slouchy sweater. It takes two seconds to put on and makes the outfit look more complete. It'll also be great to bury your face in when you're struggling to answer that math equation (not going to lie, I forgot how to spell equation just now, so your guess is as good as mine).
There you have it-- a cute and comfortable outfit for your next midterm. And just think, once you pencil in the last letter on that scantron, you're gone, girl.
By: Adriana Monachino
In keeping with the simplicity of this outfit, I completed this look with a pair of classic boots. Casual enough to go with the rest of the outfit, and practical enough to hike up UC hill with.
A Patterned Scarf:
Add a scarf with a pattern on it to contrast with the plain slouchy sweater. It takes two seconds to put on and makes the outfit look more complete. It'll also be great to bury your face in when you're struggling to answer that math equation (not going to lie, I forgot how to spell equation just now, so your guess is as good as mine).
There you have it-- a cute and comfortable outfit for your next midterm. And just think, once you pencil in the last letter on that scantron, you're gone, girl.
By: Adriana Monachino