Back to School Style: HBCU Edition

Back to school’s an exciting time for students to get acclimated with new and familiar faces, their curriculum, and their sense of style. That’s right — this form of creative expression is just as important as keeping one’s head in their school books. As a former student myself, I loved seeing everything from preppy to casual looks that trekked across campus. Though I’ve since graduated from those days, it’s still heartwarming to see how much students have stepped it up over the years. Specifically, the illustrious Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s darling students are showing the world how much excellence HBCUs produce.

I could be biased because I’m a Tallahassee, FL native, but the students have always held themselves to a certain standard when it comes to their dress code. I wouldn’t be surprised if FAMU’s students are the inspiration for some of the college scenes we’ve seen in film and television.

But instead of debating about that, let’s jump right into some of the looks worn by FAMU’s Royal Court!

Less Yapping, More Fashion!

Photo: Florida A&M University

Photo: Florida A&M University

Photo: Florida A&M University

Talk about admirable collegiate fashion! These bright-eyed students showed up ready to accept the challenges of a new year with style and grace. If you want to keep up with them to see more BTS moments, be sure to follow them on Instagram:

  1. Edwina (taupe blazer + white pleated skirt): @itsedwinaa

  2. Miles (grey with green embroidery FAMU pullover): @m.howard03

  3. Prince (green cardigan and FAMU tie): @gucciitxl

  4. Tamia (cream tailored vest and pants with green pumps): @tamiaxadriana

  5. Sheridan (cream dress with gold hardware): @sheridanjayla

  6. Cole (tailored short sleeve white shirt with brown slacks): @iibeencole

  7. Delya (ocre tailored vest and trousers): @delyyyya_

  8. Chandler (orange pullover and khaki shorts): @chandler.swann

  9. Deonna (green tailored vest and pleated skirt): @deonnamckinzie

  10. Jaelin (green and orange cardigan): @taykk_02

  11. Kenneth ( green long sleeved v-neck top): @kenny_thekidd

  12. Nic (green with orange embroidered lining) @nic2fleezy

  13. Tyrin (dark green zippered pullover): @tyrinmasiah

 
 
 

Here’s a few more standout looks from FAMU’s first day of school! As you’ll see, everyone has their own signature style that seems to work for them.

Will their tastes evolve over time? It’s possible, but they have time to decide if and when they want to discover something new about their personal style.

 

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