Packing Lists

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I agree with lots of jeans. Even if people dress a little nicer for class, most people spend a lot of time in jeans.

More clothes suggestions:

• I also suggest a few dressier outfits for brunches, dinner out, dates, formal meetings for sororities and clubs, etc.
• 2 or 3 comfy pairs of shoes that aren't sneakers. I'd do one brown, one black, and something in a cool color or fabric.
• Agree on the black pumps and nude-color pumps.
• One or two fun pairs of shoes or boots.
• A blazer that you can throw on over jeans, a skirt or a dress.
• Accessories - scarves (also great if you get stuck in the sun, in a chilly room, in the rain), a few belts, and a few pieces of your favorite jewelry. Don't bring anything too expensive. Pearls, a pair of diamond/pearl/jeweled stud earrings, and a few necklaces can take you far.
• Cardigans are great to change up an outfit or to carry in case it gets chilly.
• Something to put your phone in that can attach to your backpack or belt. I have a cute fabric holder that has a slot for an ID, and one of those clips. You can also get one that has a key fob on it.

Other stuff:

• A fan! Dorms aren't always air-conditioned, and circulating the air can really help, even in the winter if the heat is too high. It's also helpful for white noise while sleeping, especially if people on the floor are noisy.
• Noise-canceling headphones for noisy roommates, studying, or watching/listening to stuff on your computer.
• I agree with a waterproof jacket. I can't tell you how many times I got caught in rain/ice/snow walking back and forth to class.
• A small umbrella to fit in your backpack or tote bag is great, too.

Are you moving to a climate different than your own? That gives you a whole bunch of more stuff to think about.