LAW MEETS FASHION

ARE THERE OTHER TRENDY WAYS TO WEAR YOUR WHITE AND BLACK?

The customary use of black and white has made many people find legal studies in Nigeria uninteresting. It has earned law students the nickname ‘choir’ or ‘waiter/waitress’ from envious people in other faculties. It is true that the use of the uniform helps to project the serious nature of the profession and promote orderliness, however, wearing the black and white can indeed be boring. Here are a few tips that can help you overcome the boredom and look trendy in your black and white.

1.    Wear a dotted tie: Dotted black ties look more attractive on your white than the customary black tie. There are a varieties of designs of black tie that you can wear that can help spice up your outlook other than the customary black tie.

2.       Wear trendy black gowns: black gowns look better on females that the customary white shirt and black skirt. Many stores offer many classy and trendy black gowns for an affordable price.

3.       Change your blazers and suits: it’s quite arguable that blazers look better and are more preferable on law students than cooperate suits. However, a double breasted suits can also work the magic. You may also change the color of the buttons on your double breasted suits to suit your taste.

4.       Change your shoes and bags: shoes and bags are an important aspect of dressing. Certain types of appearance fits certain type of shoes. You can change your shoes and bags to give your appearance a different look. This is applicable to both male and females.

5.       Wear classy shirts: not all whites are the same. These days, white shirts come in different designs and materials such that you can put on your white for five days without it looking as though you are wearing same whites.

6.       Waist coats and sweaters: waist coats and sweaters can also be used to spice up your dressing and give you a different look than you had on the previous day.

7.       Use of accessories: the law faculty does not permit the use of certain accessories but the use of wristwatches, and sun shades are not forbidden. Ladies are also permitted to use varieties of ear rings and necklace with certain restriction. You could find out about accessories not prohibited in your faculty and use them creatively.

8.       Be creative: this last tip is entirely up to you. As I usually would say GO GAGA! Wear anything that makes you look good as long as it is not prohibited. In fashion the rule is ‘there are no rules’.