Features
Spring your warmer wardrobe
By Maura Colley ’19
April 6, 2017
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It’s that time of year again: the snow is starting to melt, leaves are returning to the trees, the Canada geese are slowly migrating away from Hamilton, sunglasses and sunny days are coming back and getting to afternoon classes is getting harder and harder. That’s right everyone, we’re almost there, springtime at Hamilton is just around the corner.
Blame it on the fleeting spring break—always a tease for students who’ve spent their precious two weeks in more tropical climates, only to return to the tundra once more—but as we get closer to warm weather, all of Hamilton gets spring fever. Suddenly the jackets are gone, and campus is a rainbow-colored array of dresses, tee-shirts, hats and even some colorful pants here and there. The black leggings and jeans are nowhere to be seen, and we forget that those Adirondack chairs were ever buried under several feet of snow.
But don’t let the spring fever get the best of you just yet – those afternoon classes will still demand that you sit inside, even when it’s sunny and 75. Here’s a few tips for how to get through this spring season without going too crazy or ditching classes just as we get to final essays and exams.
First things first: as we get closer to spring, watch your weather apps. Don’t let that sunny Thursday afternoon surprise you. Get out of whatever you have to ahead of time, finish whatever extra assignments are still hanging over you so that when the sun comes out you can take advantage of the whole day.
Second of all, get those spring clothes back out here. Shorts, skirts, pants, flip-flops (woah okay maybe not quite yet, let’s chill with the sandals for at least another three weeks) are all welcome at Hamilton again. Sure, we might have a couple more spring showers that you could use a coat for, but you better keep those winter jackets where they belong: hung up until next year.
There are a few spring essentials, though, that we can finally bring back. Sunglasses for sure—as many pairs and colors as you can find. Some people go for the aviators, the ray-bans or John Lennon glasses, but one thing you can depend on is that they’ll all be reflective andmirrored this year.
Check out your Instagram, and you’ll see what we mean—the mirrored-glasses trend is real, and it’s a pretty cute look that makes for a fun sunny-day outfit. Then, get yourself some comfy-cute shorts, a cool tee-shirt and tank for good measure, and you’ll be set to conquer that first spring day in style.
Stylish as we may be, even the best-dressed Hamiltonian knows that there are some days that we just can’t predict. Didn’t think there could be light snow, sunshine, rain, clouds and sun again all in one day? Think again! Upstate New York is wild every season, and spring is no different.
So say it’s rainy and you have to walk from the science center to KJ—you wouldn’t want to ruin those nice white Adidas. Stay prepared Hammy: keep those Hunter boots at the ready, and have an umbrella just in case. And if all else fails, go to admissions and pretend you’re there for a tour. Guaranteed Hamilton poncho.
Meanwhile, everyone’s ready to get outside on the weekends. Take your sunglasses to G-road or Minor Field and spend a goooood day in the sun with everyone else.
We’ve had feet on feet on feet of snow—Hamilton even closed for a day or two this year. When has that ever happened? Let’s forget about the past couple months, and get ready for the last few that we have here at camp Hammy.
Finals and theses might take some of the life out of the party, but don’t let them ruin your spring. Get out there and darty, Hamilton. That tan, those days on the quad and the sun: after this winter we deserve it.