college wardrobe essentials (don't make the mistakes i did) 

This probably sounds really obvious but borrowing "going out" clothes from roommates or friends was such a thing for me in university. I remember there was this one black top that we shared between our friend group and it avoided us having to buy a bunch of new clothes all the time

Say it louder for the people in the back: LONGER SHIRTS! There's absolutely nothing wrong with crop tops, but there WILL come a day when you just want (or worse, NEED) a shirt that covers your stomach. There will be occasions when you shouldn't be wearing a crop top, and you will curse the fashion industry for making shirts so darn small. Take it from someone who just graduated college, went straight into grad school, and had to buy a bunch of longer shirts (and higher waisted jeans) to not be mistaken for a high schooler amongst professionals.

Guys if you want really nice fitted trousers, consider thrifting them and getting them tailored. If you know a good seamstress it shouldn't be too expensive and the total cost is still much cheaper than buying new :)

I've noticed that many Americans only wear leggings as "going out" wear. My family is used to getting put together every time we go out, even to casual events. So I can see why people who live outside of America make fun of them for wearing leggings because it is known to be 'underdressed'. I am not making fun of anyone who wears leggings, I am simply putting out there the 'culture' from a different perspective, especially from Europe.

I am from Europe and this made me realise how we dress up much more fancy to our classes, but this is still helpful!

Baseball caps Weather appropriate shirts for parties (not crop tops), or wear something you can layer Professional shirts (not crop tops again) A going-out jacket (leather jacket is a good idea) A pair of trousers A good pair of jeans (no more leggings) A sundress Good shoes for cold weather (leather boots)

I NEED a vid reacting to your old outfits 😩😩

wayyyy more helpful than the “pack 1 white t-shirt” videos!!

Free americans from the shackles of leggings 😭

What kind of drugs are put into leggings in the USA?? I’m from Europe and not in a million years would I dream of someone going out in them or wearing them at a university presentation? 💔 Loved the video tho ahaha

Definitely agree with the “there will be a day you’ll need more than just crop tops”~~ lol I love crop tops but now that I do private tutoring and work with kids I definitely had to invest in some buttons ups and tank tops that were regular length because unfortunately folks (especially parents!) do perceive you a certain way when you’re not dressed accordingly. My uniform is typically straight leg jeans, heels, and some form of a blouse, tank, or button up

I have to say that you make some of the most amazing thumbnails, hope the algorithm is kinder to you because your videos are actually quite helpful

Guys don’t forget the power of the SWEATER DRESS as a winter going out outfit. Especially if it’s knee or midi length and fitted it will show off your curves and look sexy but still keep you so comfy and warm. You can wear it with knee or thigh high boots and dress it up with funky earrings, a cool teddy coat or fur vest or trench coat, wear red lipstick with it and you will always look fit for both going out and even a professional environment like a college presentation or work interview depending on how you style and layer it. You can wear it with blazers, trench coats LITERALLY ANY OCCASION.

being a freshman in 2016 was RouGGh 🤡 i highly recommend focusing on outerwear, shoes, and accessories! those are the things people will notice and will make a simple outfit look nicer! it's so easy to get caught up in the trends because you're surrounded by people in your age range but I promise no one cares if you dress simple and just invest in quality pieces! good luck froshies 💕

All throughout high school and even now I’ve never owned a pair of lulus and honestly this made me feel better abt it 😂😭

I love that your videos allow people to organize and re-evaluate their closet with out restarting them or ditching them completely

Me still watching this when I’m a med student and all we wear is scrubs🤡

As a fellow Michigander, I literally gasped when you said you were wearing CROP TOPS in MICHIGAN during WINTER?? I'm glad you made it out of that phase of your life healthily because ik my body wouldn't be able to handle it and I'd have a cold every week

Okay, this is totally for Americans. In Europe it is much much different haha I dont ever wear crop tops to uni, and everybody dresses semi professionally

Omg you’ve just literally said everything in my head! These are also things that help me improve my personal style~

I just found your channel and I'm literally obsessed. I'm going through such a style crisis and it's been hard to even put together something to go to college for example. Loving your vibe, you're so relaxed and fun, thanks for the content Laini

yes plz make more videos about work attire! I am graduating college in a few months and I am trying to round out stuff i will need for a business causal/formal office setting. Love this vid :)

i agree with the thought of maturing the wardrobe. like, i´m in univeristy now and have noticed how some girls still dress rather "inappropriate" like, not trying to shame, but wearing beach outfits to uni and it actually made me rethink like "ok, i´m not a kid anymore, i need to have clothes that are appropriate for certain occasions". u can still wear beach outfits and mini skirts, but it´s more approprate for some places than others. and i dont think it in a sexist way.... it´s the same comparing a dude wearing bermuda shorts and a tank top and another one wearing jeans, sneakers and a button up. the second one just looks alot more put together and like he put thought and effort into giving a good impression. sad that in todays society dressing up is rather looked down upon

Perfect timing cause I’m literally about to start packing for third year

YES im going to be an international student in england and so this is super helpful. love you laini

Girl I gasped you Look absolutely gorgeous in this video...I mean you always do...this is on ANOTHER level!! 🤌❤️❤️❤️❤️

YOU NEVER MISS . i loved this video so much its exactly what we needed omg

yess i usually wore a knit beanie in college with most outfits. bad hair days were instantly solved 😌

aaaah you look so good here. your makeup is sooooo good. makes all your great features pop

YESSS this is just what i needed since im going shopping soon for my freshman year!!! thank u love

when i started going out to clubs for me it was a leather jacket with a soft interior, like if it was made out of a sheep (idk if it makes sense) but either that or jean covered in that fur is a life saver

Great college wardrobe essentials, Laini!❤️

Ugh ily laini!! gonna rewatch this in a few weeks before i move out

Omg the throwback clips of your house reminded me of when I first started following you. It's been a while

you're so underrated laini, loved the video! xx

Laini!! Can you do an everyday makeup routine on this look? its stunning!!!

I’m on my last year of college and I relate SO MUCH to many things you said!💕😊

Yess the cold outfits during winter/ mid season, seriously this would have avoided me at lot of trouble

Oh my gosh I agree!! Remembering the clothes I decided to bring my freshman year is embarrassing!! 😬

Using these fit ideas for my first grad school semester in Barcelona!

This is soo freaking life saving, not that my clg is starting but whenever it starts I don't wanna look or wear what I wore back in the years it was just soo humiliating back then but I didn't realise cuz I didn't have that much sense but now I do and I love your fashion sense like it's simple but classy, and thank you for making this vid, could you by any chance show your outfits that you have for clg or are your fav, or essential only if you can tho and thanks for helping me out

I love this so much!!!! Such good tips 🥰

wow you skin loos SO AMAZING!! PLs pls share your skincare Routine with us 😭🙏💕

Yayy the queen posted!!🥰🥰

perfect timing I'm just starting packing to go back to uni !!

I NEEEEDDD that office outfits video!

Laini you are sooooo beautiful and your makeup is on point. Thanks for this video!

The comment section of this video is so helpful! Loved the video 🥰

love you Laini!!!!

I love this soo much, very helpful video Laini😘

i am wearing more casual outfits now that i am in uni and i was a bit insecure about my outfits cause i thought i might be overdresssing but your video was just what i need it

omg tysm for this,, ill be starting my first year in a few months and i needed this ❤

I’m so glad this video is my introduction to ur channel

im going to high school but im still watching it cause why not. I luv ya bestiee

I cannnnnt with the miniature cowboyboot behind u! its the cutest thing omg

Your skin is glowing🤩🤩

Love this so much! Obsessed with the accessories you’re wearing too🤍

I'm 14 and because of laini my style has changed so much now its waay better than what I was wearing befre I kinda found my style I think

TAHNK YOUUU SO MUCH❤️😭 It ll be my first year in collage and it starts in 15 days. I needed this desperately. LOVE YOU💖💖💖💖

Oh my Gosh!! You look SOOOOO much better with dark hair!

girllll i go to western michigan and i know lots of people that go to gv that’s so cool! i needed this vid lol

i love this video it’s super informative and i detail! Laini you should make a video on styling cowboy boots in the fall!

i remember it randomly snowed in texas in 2017 and i wore my converse and played around in the snow for hours.. some sort of boots are definitely an essential!!! for snow, rain, or the cold

wow! you look stunning lain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ve followed you for quite some time now and had no idea you were a GV alum! I live downtown GR and go to Kendall! Makes me love your content even more. 🖤

I started college in 2016 too and leggings were the VIBE

this is great advice!!

so excited about my freshman year of college so this is a great video for me 💗 perfect timing

yoooo 8 MINUTES AGO love you laini!!!

Suuuch solid advice!! ♥️

I need to wear caps more often & I need to find more casual dresses ✨

I really like this video, and that you covered what happens with the cold weather, but now it makes me wonder if you have any tips for the hot weather since I live in l.a, would love to hear your tips!

Just started uni ! Thx so much for this :)))

your voice is angelic!!

Omg you look so beautiful 😍That glow❤

A lot of these are really good things to think about so many ppl make the warmth mistakes however as a southern californian , I do have to say with how hot it is 80% of the year most of our clothes are year round instead of seasonal, also I think a lot of ppl maybe experiencing those odd paper thin leggings that are like under $10 most of the time I personally love yoga pants that are fleece lined and not at all see through as my main pants they have pockets on the side of the leg that are deeper and definitely more secure to hold my phone than the back pocket of any of my jeans (which I hardly wear because in the winter I feel like the cold cuts right through and in the summer I feel like I’m baking bc their holding in heat) also even though we don’t have a “Real winter” I am personally very sensitive to the cold and have awful circulation and my yoga’s have been one of the best options over basic leggings while being more comfortable than denim. Also having a jacket that is cute but you wouldn’t care to much about losing or getting stained has been a great staple as well.

You weren’t rambling at all! Loved the advice!

Hahaha I love this video. It was like THE TALK

I wore school uniform my whole life until college, i had a lot of fashion fun. Specially because it didnt need to be business appropriate. Have fun and go all out. Aldo I didnt have my dad making fun of my outfits

This Is So True In H.S I Whore The Same Thing Often & Didn’t Really CareAfter Freshman Year Lmfaooo. Once I Did My First Year Of College I Really Realized I Had No Clothes, Even Though I Brought A Few Thing In The Beginning & Throughout. Great tips ❤️

You look so prettyyyy

Also do a vlog where you do something out of your comfort zone like dancing

this video is super helpful and so realistic! so many videos like this that I have seen were specific to one style trend which was frustrating. Also, you remind me of Nev Campbell for some reason and I just had to let you know haha

Can u do a video on how to style a baseball cap? Or baseball cap essential/ must have baseball cap(maybe colour)? Thankyou:)

This saved my semester

omg need a makeup tutorial for this look

Can you make an outfit inspo vid of longer shirts bc I know I need to get some but idk how to style them :(

u look so chic in this video omg

great advise, luv u!

I love this video! The warmth conversation should be louder, I only got the lesson when I was extremely underweight, because I destroyed my circulation and felt cold all the time. Dr Martens are friends and that long black coat in your mum's wardrobe will make you look so powerful

I graduated the same year as you so I have no business watching this but it popped up in my recommended.. I clicked expecting some very niche recommendations presented as the EPITOME of fashion when it's really just subjective, but I must say u made some excellent points. also I love your hair and your voice. mwah #subbed

yuhhh new vid

obv not for going out but most definitely for hanging out/groceries/etc..... for me leggings are so uncomfy but i will die by bike shorts + big sweater.... i live for a princess diana moment

you look so cuteee

ur so pretty

crazy that you went to gv! my cousin just graduated from there and i go to wsu!

You said what I was experiencing and thinking

the WEARING LACE CROP TOPS IN THE DEAD OF WINTER hurt my soul a bit, so true rip

omg you went to gvsu! i went to michigan state and just graduated, and I made all these mistakes as well 😭

Please tell me youre gonna do a 50 outfits vid for fall *begging*