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Street Style: Collegiate Chic

These Fashion Institute of Technology students trade their sweatpants and flip flops for too-cool-for-school get-ups that make the grade.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Biker’s Club

The unofficial all-black city uniform just got hotter with extra leather accents.

Street Style: Collegiate Chic
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02
Straight Up

It doesn’t matter if it’s black or white, the combo together is so epic.

Street Style: Collegiate Chic
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03
School of 70s

These high-waist pants couldn’t look any hotter.

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04
Eclectic Kind

Sojouner gets creative with a little pattern play.

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05
Sock It To Me

The pleated school girl skirt just got cooler.

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06
Students of Style

Brutny and Malika’s denim and jersey make the perfect pair.

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07
No Sweat

A close up of Brutny’s grey day.

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08
Casual School Day

Sierra’s borrowed from the boyfriend plaid and Vans are a dorm room delight.

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09
Final Stance

Casual and cute is key when running from work to finish homework.

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10
Varsity Team

If you’re a student still wearing sweats, they should look as cool as these.

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11
Wrapped Up

The coatigan makes the perfect transition piece.

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12
Plaid Party

Flannels are more fun with peek of shoulder showing, just ask Deja.

Street Style: Collegiate Chic
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13
Grunge Girl

Rachel Prince

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14
Star Athlete

Athletic jerseys make a comeback in a funky way.

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15
Rebel Without A Cause

Cara’s setting trends not following them.

Street Style: Collegiate Chic
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16
Cut Off

Crop it like its hot in more ways than one.

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17
Style & Class

Vintage pieces make for a more personal aesthetic on Brandy.

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18
Break Session

Gladiator sandals make the simplest outfit sicker.

Street Style: Collegiate Chic
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