The times have changed, and we girls should be grateful. In 1958, women at UF were finally permitted to wear Bermuda shorts as long as they were not a disruption to class. According to a Tampa Tribune article published in April, faculty members could ban females from class if they felt their shorts were a distraction.
Perpetrators to this horrific crime would be confined to their dorms on Saturday nights, and second time offenders would have to stay in Friday and Saturday. Short shorts, athletic clothes and T-shirts were still banned from UF's campus after the new regulations were implemented.
Fifty years later, it's typical for women to wear bathing suits and cover-ups to class, especially during the summer.
As July draws near, it's only getting hotter.
Though jeans, sweat pant suits and leggings are all staples on UF's campus, they need to be stashed away for both style and comfort reasons.
My trick to staying cool in the Florida heat is wearing clothes that breathe. Most of the time you can find me in sundresses, jersey skirts and tank tops, but my go-to summer look is a Juicy Couture smocked, strapless terry cloth dress.
Every summer Forever 21, Old Navy and Target reliably supply knock-off versions in every print, fabric and color shoppers can imagine. It is the ideal beach dress that transitions perfectly to a casual night out with the girls.
Add a bright, printed scarf and a pair of funky earrings, and you'll be the most fashionable girl on the beach or in class.
Whatever your personal fashion statement is this summer, remember this: If you want to look hot, keep your clothing cool.
