Senior Anthropology major Hannah Corrow wears her clothing “until [it’s] falling apart”. Pictured are some of her go-to campus shoes, which were hand-me-downs from her younger sister. (February 27, 2020, Durham, NH)
DURHAM, NH – At the University of New Hampshire (UNH), student fashion is unique to a student’s preference. Students like sophomore Reignie St. Pierre feel strongly about presentation, while students like senior Hannah Corrow opt for comfort more times than not.
Regardless of preference, students have a few important things to consider when dressing for class. Durham, New Hampshire’s weather is constantly changing, so students always need to be aware of what each day will bring in order to plan an outfit. Otherwise, comfort could be compromised.
In addition to the weather, UNH’s large campus can make for a long walk to class. The proper footwear is key to a comfortable day on campus.
The following photos provide insight into how four different UNH students choose their clothes on a typical day of classes with these factors in mind.
Corrow sits on a bench in an outfit she typically wears on campus. Corrow said she “dresses for comfort, mainly.” She also likes to incorporate her favorite colors into her outfits. (February 27, 2020, Durham, NH)Sophomore Applied Math major Thomas O’Shea “can’t wear what he wants to” for most of the year. These shoes are spotless for a reason; O’Shea only wears his “beat to [crap]” shoes when out and about on campus in the messy New England winter. (February 27, 2020, Durham, NH)O’Shea primarily considers how many people will see him when choosing what he wears. “If I only have one class, only 20 people are going to see me, so I’ll probably just wear sweatpants,” he said. This jacket is an example of his incorporation of his favorite color: green. (February 27, 2020, Durham, NH)Sophomore Undeclared student Reignie St. Pierre and sophomore Science major Rachael Girroir flaunt their campus shoe style in this photo. St. Pierre often wears heels around campus, while Girroir sticks to white sneakers. (February 27, 2020, Durham, NH)“Look good, feel good,” said St. Pierre (left) about her fashion choices. Girroir (right) nodded in agreement. They are pictured here outside of Holloway Commons at UNH. (February 27, 2020, Durham, NH)
Student fashion at UNH will always ebb and flow with new students filtering in, but what will never change is the diversity in fashion. Just these four accounts prove that everyone values different things when choosing how they dress; one person may prioritize how they appear to others, while another may prioritize personal comfort. The discrepancy in fashion preferences makes student fashion at UNH exciting and unique.
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