Students deal with all types of stress. Sometime it starts early in the morning looking inside the bedroom closet.

Luckily coming into college, clothing presentation is a relaxed topic. In comparison to high school, where the dress code has more restrictions.

Choosing an outfit each day can be a struggle or a breeze for others. Both males and female deal with different types of issues regarding clothing.

For a man it seems easier to get dressed for a day at school. Not as many options as a woman.

A woman getting ready in the mornings can have many complications. Multiple bottom choices. There is the question of what is appropriate for students to wear.

The expense of fashion is another headache for some. Clothes can be hard to buy depending on the store or quality of clothing.

Humber graduate of Fashion Arts Morris Watson shares his thoughts on clothing for post secondary students.

“Quality versus quantity is important. Buying fewer, high quality items is much more sustainable, plus higher quality clothing lasts longer.

When it comes to getting dressed, is there a certain way to follow? Who sets the standards for someone to look a certain way?

Watching the hallways of Humber, students usually dress in different categories. There are the students that dress based on program requirements, the athletes of the school, fashionistas, and the casual and the more laid back.

Students in programs like paramedics, nursing, culinary, business, or fitness programs tend to be dressed in clothing suited for their studies.

Second year business administration student Shanelle Facey explains fashion style.

“My style is a combination of cultural and professional. I practice my religion while dressing as though I am in an office.”

She explains for many of her presentations, she’s expected to be dressed in professional attire such as a buttoned shirt or blouse underneath a suit jacket or cardigan.

Her teachers set the expectation for personal appearance high to prepare for the workplace.
Clothing choice should never be an issue for students.

Humber is one of the largest colleges in the GTA with thousands of students with different backgrounds and personalities. Students should express themselves through the clothes they wear.