Top Ten Things You Should Stop Wearing If You Want to Become Some Type of Self-Respecting Normal Human Being with Friends at College

College is an exciting time for many young adults. It becomes a place not only to continue your education but also to help expand your social circles, networking opportunities, and ultimately help you learn more about yourself, inside and out.

Unfortunately, many of the people who attend College haven't taken the hint that although your Mother may have told you that its what on the inside that counts, all of your peers are decidedly judging you for what's being displayed on the outside.

We've all been there. You're sitting in the cafeteria and all of a sudden someone walks in wearing the most atrocious outfit you've ever seen that you actually have to cover your mouth from gagging up your overpriced and undercooked chicken patty sandwich. How could they leave the house actually believing that they looked decent enough to be seen in public? What cashier would allow any other decent human being to purchase such a horror? What manufacturer thought they could make money producing such a clothing abomination? We've all heard of College being referred to as a place where individuality, expression, and creativity are encouraged however, when it comes to the wardrobe of a college student, sometimes that free reign is taken too far. Some may call them "trends", some may actually allude to them as being "fashionable", however I like to refer to them as the Top Ten Things You Should Stop Wearing If You Want to Become Some Type of Self-Respecting Normal Human Being with Friends at College.

1. The Furry Stuffed Animal Hat.

You're not Sacajewea. You're not Pochahontas. This isn't the Artic Circle. It's not -28 degrees outside. Therefore, that large, distracting, and disturbingly furry animal pelt that is resting atop your head has no right to exist and should be burned immediately. Whoever thought that taking the stuffing out of a teddy bear and then selling it's limp body as a sad excuse for hat was a good idea was obviously smoking some type of addictive hallucinogenic drug.

2. Any type of Anime Apparel.

Alright, I'll admit it. Sailor Moon WAS cool, however that was during 2nd grade and I grew up. Take the hint, you should too. Putting your favorite awkwardly sexual japanese cartoon character on your clothing for all the world to see screams "Hi, You can find me on my computer 24 hours a day in my Mom's basement and I will consequently die a virgin. Nice to meet you."

3. Leggings as Pants

Leggings can be an appropriate substitute for tights and when worn correctly, don't even warrant a second-glance. However, when your camel toe starts to become the main attraction of your entire outfit then there becomes an issue.

4. Your Student I.D. and Matching Lanyard

Thank you for broadcasting to the world that a.) You are a Freshman and b.) You're wearing your student i.d. as a piece of jewelry. You should congratulate yourself on how dumb you look.

5. A Trenchcoat

Although this may be an acceptable fashion staple when worn during a rainstorm, the trenchcoat is not an appropriate part of any students wardrobe when its 80 degrees out and sunny on a College campus. Remember that there IS a reason that trenchcoats are usually reserved only for those people who a.) plan on exposing themselves to small children and b.) are trying to sell you stolen Chinese Rolex watches.

6. Pajamas and Bathrobes....as an Outfit.

Okay, we get it. You're tired, you didn't feel like putting on decent clothes or dressing up for class. However, there's a difference between throwing on yoga pants and a sweatshirt and actually believing that wearing a complete set of button down pajamas and matching robe and slippers in public is acceptable. Not only do you look lazy as fuck because you couldn't take the extra two minutes it takes to find a pair of jeans and a shirt, but you're also broadcasting the fact that your fashion sense could rival that of a homeless person. Go you!

7. Message T-Shirts

This trend may have been cool circa 1999 when a baby blue shirt that stated you were "100% Angel" was commonplace, however it's not 1999, its 2012 and instead of MMMbopping, Hanson is now fat and married. Message Tees assume that the entire world is unintelligent and unable to surmise anything unless it's wittily stated across your C-Cups. Wow, Jeez, if you hadn't worn that abrasively hot-pink shirt that screams "I'm Not Short, I'm Fun-Sized!" in glitter lettering, I would've never known you were short, even though you look like a legal midget, thanks so much for letting me know!....

8. Skinny Jeans....On Guys.

Newsflash: You're not Justin Bieber, therefore you need to refrain from raiding your younger sister's closet when looking for a clean pair of pants. Remember, there IS a reason that skinny jeans only come in girl's sizes. Aside from broadcasting the fact that your junk fits inside the small constricted crotch on a pair of skinny jeans and you're obviously not packing, you also look like a douche. In the end, Just Say No.

9. Crocs

Okay, first off, there literally is no valid argument for why you should own a pair of these shoes. They're ugly. Plain and simple. Whoever thought inventing a pair of foam rubber clogs riddled with puncture wounds was going to be the "fashion wave" of the future should be shot. If the fact that they're actually just plain disgusting doesn't stop you from buying them, the fact that you'll probably never get laid again while wearing them will.

10. Anything Ed Hardy

Yes, I'll admit in the past I may or may not have owned an Ed Hardy T-shirt. However, once I realized that owning anything Ed Hardy related instantly put you in the same class as the cast of the Jersey Shore, who only positively contribute to society when they're unconscious or sleeping, I realized the error of my ways. You should too.