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Girls catch a lot of flack for their “stereotypical” outfit choices. High wasted shorts, leggings, yoga pants, boots — all accessorized with a pumpkin spice late — women are constantly judged by what they wear. They are either a hot mess, too slutty, lazy or prudes — but being together is not an easy task. Whether the boys want to admit it or not, they also fall into stereotypes. An outfit is the first thing you see and if you don’t think girls have already summed you up within the first 30 seconds of meeting you, think again.
The Frat Star
We see you. You may not “throw what you know” but you wear it enough to show your bro-pride. Covered in frat gear, cutoff shirts and snapbacks. You’re frat and want all of Maryland to know it. Everyone knows there is a pledge assigned every semester to turn all those sorority shirts you have into cutoffs. Pinnies are also a must, even though you have probably never picked up a lacrosse stick in your life. A frat star has an endless supply of Greek related apparel on deck — when you graduate, I doubt the lettered “live it up, drink it down” away weekend shirt will go far in an interview. What a keeper.
Telltale Signs:
Greek Week or Homecoming shirt, lettered apparel, Sperry’s and a radiating ego.
The Business Student
You are your own breed. No Friday classes, no worries. Just make sure your tie is on straight and you have some breath spray after that pack of cigs you snuffed out. We all can’t look as professional as you after an all-nighter but at least we will never have to know the nightmare of Business Law.
The Telltale Signs:
Pleated pants, caffeinated beverage that never seems to leave your hand but is always full, button down, dark folder containing resumes
The Athlete
Under Armour from head to toe — I’m surprised they don’t sponsor the scooters you so graciously flounce around school on too. God forbid you leave the house without your bag, showing your number and repping your sport. Thanks for all you do, but there are other stores besides Sports Authority and Dick’s.
Telltale Signs:
Under Armour, scooter, glow of self-importance, vague scent of locker room, travel in packs, Beats By Dre headphones
The Bum
Everyone has their “slumming it” moments, but these gents take it upon themselves to make baggy sweats and an oversized sweatshirt an everyday staple. If they even make it to class, you can spot them sitting in the back corner staring at their phone plotting their early escape.
Telltale Signs:
Greasy hair, questionable residue and stains, McDonalds
