For Freshers Only Advice on Dress

The Fresher starting her (or his) career as a daily visitor to the lecture rooms, etc., of this Institution may suffer some doubts and delusions as to the appropriate dress fashions. The following points therefore may be of use.

• A gaberdine coat of unobtrusive shade, if possible with oily marks, is indespensable: this should be gathered tightly at the waist by females.

• Head scarves or berets are permitted if pulled down firmly; men may adopt tweed hats if shapeless enough.

• Blazers should be at least one size too large, and if new, exposed to gain the correct brownish shade and droopy shape. Patches of contrasting colour on elbows are extremely popular.

• Stockings should never be worn in pairs—introduce variety! Ladders are essential, and daubs of nail polish at regular intervals are most fashionable.

• Make-up: Avoid moderation! In hair-style cultivate that windblown look; but don't forget that adorable little curl reposed over one eye.

• Ties, if worn, should not be varied, change of pattern shows distressing lack of concentration. Here again, avoid moderation: a completely brilliant or a completely dull shade is the rule.

• Shirts: At least one tartan shirt is advised. Clan does not matter: let colour be your guiding rule. Overcome your colleagues with your brilliance.

• Every student must carry a ziparound briefcase—shabby and with the zip broken, If possible.

• Don't be afraid of wearing all your wardrobe at once—you can easily discard in library or lecture room.

• Most important of all! Don't take this seriously.