Trends to avoid this spring

Some rules are simply meant to be broken.

There are so many “what’s hot” and “what’s not” articles out there, but it may be difficult to decide, as a college student, what to actually listen to.

There are also those unwritten rules everyone should follow.

When someone fails to obey these, the “offender” can get some pretty odd looks.

Don’t get me wrong; sometimes those second glances are kind of neat to receive.

Other times, though, it may be for the wrong reason, which is something that can be avoided.

Shorts that are too short, better known as short shorts, will probably not be seen around campus all too soon. However, when those warm days do come along, it may be to everyone’s benefit if some things are simply left to the imagination.

Fedoras may have been a hot item a couple seasons ago and may be a nice accessory for days at the beach, but it may be best to put those away in the closet until they come back in style again.

Those heavy scarves that are perfect for winter months are not so fitting for spring. Swap them for brighter-colored, lightweight scarves that can be found by not spending a whole lot of dough.

As college students, it is perfectly alright if we don’t keep up with all the latest runway trends. We certainly don’t have to abide by that by throwing out last season’s outfit and trading it in for something hot and fresh.

Don’t worry, it is possible to recreate that look for the new season — spring being the main focus right now.

Experiment with different looks and update to spring ensembles accordingly.

Maxi skirts and dresses are in, along with high-low pieces as both tops and bottoms.

After a bit of spring cleaning, a person may be surprised what can be found and how different an outfit can look by changing up the accessories, statement piece or foundation.

Photo: Junior Rachel Osterberg displays spring spirit in the form of a printed dress and coordinating sandals. (Braley Dodson/The Volante)