This week, Campus Couture is dedicated to the guys (Or, more specifically, to the girls who have made a sport out of watching guys). Even with all the diversity that Cornell has to offer, we were still able to classify the male population into six categories. Girls, here’s a guide to help you sort them based on their style.
The Preppy Guy
Location: Playing beer pong at a frat.
The Good: Who can resist that all-American charm?
The Bad: He looks like all his friends.
Shops at: Polo, Lacoste, Abercrombie, American Eagle, Gap.
Favorite clothing: Collared shirt.
Least Favorite: Fake leather.
The Sporty Guy
Location: Lifting weights at the gym.
The Good: Clothes show off his great physique.
The Bad: The dirty sweatpants have to go.
Shops at: Champs.
Favorite clothing: Muscle tank.
Least Favorite: Anything pink.
The Granola Guy
Location: Playing hacky sack on the Arts Quad.
The Good: Clothing is environmentally friendly.
The Bad: Can be border-line grungy.
Shops at: Ithaca Commons.
Favorite clothing: Birkenstocks.
Least Favorite: Any designer label.
The Businessman
Location: Drinking coffee at the Johnson School.
The Good: He looks great in a suit.
The Bad: He reminds you of your father.
Shops at: Brooks Brothers.
Favorite clothing: Leather briefcase.
Least Favorite: A Hawaiian shirt.
The Metrosexual
Location: Admiring self in front of the mirror.
The Good: He’s a great dresser.
The Bad: He looks better than you do.
Shops at: Any designer boutique.
Favorite clothing: There are too many to count.
Least Favorite: Last season’s styles.
The Intellectual
Location: Studying or reading in any library
The Good: Practical, intelligent wardrobe.
The Bad: It’s usually not color-coordinated.
Shops at: He doesn’t remember ever shopping.
Favorite clothing: Whatever’s clean.
Least Favorite: Bright colors.
Archived article by Katie Azzaro