100 odd years and fashion has changed from voluminous to minimum. In the Black & White picture shown above, the girl students of Syracuse University are lined up in Leg-O-mutton sleeves that make them look like they have shoulders of a giant with a waist which is nipped in to give the pervect 'V'. Times have changed and so has University fashion. Now one can spot students in jumpers or jackets that are simplified and not out of proportion.
The modern student picture shown above has been taken from RGU website. In contrast to the heavy uniforms of 19th century, the 21st century students wear colorful attires with an easy going disposition. The picture shows a slung back bag over simple red jackets for the guys and simple clothing for women with no complicated bodices or notion of the perfect figure.
I admire the beauty and grace of the 19th century students showed with their poised look and attire, yet for me the laid back look of the 21st century seem much more comfortable and practical than the cumbersome attire of the past which was really a chore to wear and carry.
If you as a reader were to enact the student born in the 19th century, would you really enjoy wearing all that volume over you and attended university? I'm sure we would faint even before we reach our classes with the weight of things, let alone be able to sit in our lean chairs!
Can you imagine the effort exercised while trying to enter a lecture hall and settling in between the table and chairs with those trailing skirts, and taking notes in those big sleeves fashionistas?
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