I have to admit that coming into college as a freshman I was way more excited about all the college apparel I would get to wear than the classes I would be taking.

But I’ve found it’s way too easy to resort to wearing my college sweatshirt with a pair of jeans and sneakers as I book it to class.

Don’t get me wrong, that’s always a cute and safe look. But safe can get boring and with endless ways to show your school spirit while still looking cute, why settle for boring?

With Calvin Klein lines and Vogue photoshoots being dedicated to college apparel, the look couldn’t be more fashionable. I’m all for a cute look that lets everyone know you’re a smart, driven college woman.

So let’s show our college spirit in fashion. Here are a few ideas for how to wear college sweatshirts, perfect for anyone looking to try a different look:

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How to Wear College Sweatshirts: Edgy Look

Products: Sweater – Cornell, Shorts – Revolve, Boots – Steve Madden, Tights – Calzedonia

Maybe it’s just me, but when I was younger and watched The Clique, I became obsessed with tights and shorts. While the trend has recently been a fashion don’t, it’s coming back into style and I’m here for it.

This combination makes for a casual look that lets you wear a bold colored college sweatshirt. Combat boots help to finish up the edgy look and of course we couldn’t go without an animal print in 2020.

Supermodel Look

Products: Sweater – Hype and Vice, Pants – Topshop, Sneakers – Fila, Sunglasses – Free People

If it’s good enough for Kendall, it’s good enough for me.

I still can’t get over Calvin Klein making UC Berkeley sweaters, and even better, Kendall Jenner wearing the pieces — see Instagram photo above. Okay, I might be biased because I go to Cal, but everyone has to admit the looks are to die for.