Fashion at Uni

Hi everyone!!

I really hope I don't sound like a spoiled brat explaining the question I have. So, I'm going to a UK university (Manchester) and I'm from NYC. I don't stick out a lot because of what I wear when I'm at home, or when I was in Paris, but I'm worried Manchester is going to be different. I don't wear "weird" things but I dress up a lot, even for everyday classes. I like to wear classic things like Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, J. Crew- but I also like to wear more "urban" edgy things like Supreme, Helmut Lang, Theory, Alexander Wang, etc. I'm nervous I won't make friends because I dress nicely and it would make me seem stuck up. I also am very health-conscious and don't eat gluten or drink alcohol, and go to the gym a lot. But I still go out, I like to dance From what I've read I don't think Manchester is as "posh" or whatever as, say, London, where wearing what I do might be more normal. However, I don't really like stuck-up attitudes, I kind of just want to fit in and make friends without having to give up my love of fashion at the same time. Will I stick out less than I think I will? Am I just worried about nothing?

Thanks for listening!!
ps- As this is a fashion forum, I keep reading about posh or something called "rah" people wearing Abercrombie, and I think it's really funny because in America no one would be caught dead wearing Abercrombie over the age of 12. I bet we wear stuff that you guys wouldn't too, like maybe Burberry or something :P

That's so great!! I like some stuff from Asos too Everywhere I read on this website there is so much hate for what people consider "posh" and it made me so nervous that I wouldn't make friends and everyone would hate me. I definitely wouldn't make fun of someone because of where they got their clothes, because I know that someone with a better sense of style could get clothes from H&M and look a lot better than someone who got clothes from Harvey Nichols. I guess I'm just being stupid and nervous about starting a new school haha :P

That's so great!! I like some stuff from Asos too Everywhere I read on this website there is so much hate for what people consider "posh" and it made me so nervous that I wouldn't make friends and everyone would hate me. I definitely wouldn't make fun of someone because of where they got their clothes, because I know that someone with a better sense of style could get clothes from H&M and look a lot better than someone who got clothes from Harvey Nichols. I guess I'm just being stupid and nervous about starting a new school haha :P

Hi everyone!!

I really hope I don't sound like a spoiled brat explaining the question I have. So, I'm going to a UK university (Manchester) and I'm from NYC. I don't stick out a lot because of what I wear when I'm at home, or when I was in Paris, but I'm worried Manchester is going to be different. I don't wear "weird" things but I dress up a lot, even for everyday classes. I like to wear classic things like Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, J. Crew- but I also like to wear more "urban" edgy things like Supreme, Helmut Lang, Theory, Alexander Wang, etc. I'm nervous I won't make friends because I dress nicely and it would make me seem stuck up. I also am very health-conscious and don't eat gluten or drink alcohol, and go to the gym a lot. But I still go out, I like to dance From what I've read I don't think Manchester is as "posh" or whatever as, say, London, where wearing what I do might be more normal. However, I don't really like stuck-up attitudes, I kind of just want to fit in and make friends without having to give up my love of fashion at the same time. Will I stick out less than I think I will? Am I just worried about nothing?

Thanks for listening!!
ps- As this is a fashion forum, I keep reading about posh or something called "rah" people wearing Abercrombie, and I think it's really funny because in America no one would be caught dead wearing Abercrombie over the age of 12. I bet we wear stuff that you guys wouldn't too, like maybe Burberry or something :P

You should feel comfortable wearing whatever you want! At the end of the day it is your body and you can dress it however you wish. I doubt anybody would make any comments though. I too wear formal attire to lectures and I also wear clothing from J.Crew, Tory Burch etc... Nobody has ever said anything to me although I have often been asked why I'm dressed like I'm going to a meeting.

There will be a wide range of styles at Manchester and you'll just be one of many.

That's so great!! I like some stuff from Asos too Everywhere I read on this website there is so much hate for what people consider "posh" and it made me so nervous that I wouldn't make friends and everyone would hate me. I definitely wouldn't make fun of someone because of where they got their clothes, because I know that someone with a better sense of style could get clothes from H&M and look a lot better than someone who got clothes from Harvey Nichols. I guess I'm just being stupid and nervous about starting a new school haha :P

I don't really think this website is an accurate representation of the United Kingdom - I'd be pretty scared if it was. Whether you'll be overdressed often depends on your course. People in some courses tend to dress up a lot more than other courses. For example, I find journalism students will often make themselves look nice, and people in business and IT courses will often dress quite professionally, while people in science courses will just throw on whatever's clean, although obviously those are big generalisations. As someone who does dress quite cheaply though, I would never have a ******* with someone who does dress nicely. I might feel a bit cautious of people who dress nicely and go to the gym at first, because sometimes I just feel like we might not have a lot in common, but once you realise people aren't snobs about it, which doesn't take long, there's no reason I'd avoid someone just for having nice clothes and things.

Also, most students probably wish they had the time and money to dress like you, they just have a rather limited budget.

Also, if people make jokes about any of this stuff, try not to take it personally. I find Americans will often get really offended by small jokes, they're probably just being friendly, don't think that people actually hate you if they make jokes about you having rich tastes or whatever.