Hey Freshmen, want to fit in with the rest of college?  Wonder how people can just tell you're a freshman?  Well, I got your answer with the top fashion mistakes freshmen make.

Lanyards aren’t necklaces. Though they may be big enough to fit around your neck, having keys as your bling just isn’t cool.

Hokie Passport pouches connected to your lanyard. It’s those wallets they give you at orientation, specifically for you to carry your Hokie Passport in. Well, here’s my advice: stop using them. Get a real wallet. And if you’re wearing THAT around you neck as well, well…just stop reading because you’re a lost cause.

Heels to class. Girls, who are you trying to impress? By the end of the day your feet will be swollen and in a lot of pain from walking all day. This is Blacksburg. People don’t even wear heels to go clubbing here.

Short-shorts when it’s 50 degrees outside. Last week I wore sweats from top to bottom and walked alongside a girl wearing booty shorts and hooker heels. That’s two mistakes she just committed. I wished I had a camera, but even so, the image is forever cemented into my mind.

Polos are popped. Hey, we’re not UVA. Keep them collars down.

High school apparel. I saw this girl the other day with a “Class of ‘O8 Seniors” shirt on. I was confused at first and figured, “well maybe she’s graduating in the fall.” And then I saw the back of her shirt and it said “Go Rams.” She was wearing her senior shirt from high school. And that’s when I cried a little when I realized how old I was.

Cake-Make-Up. This ain’t no clown college. Learn to wear make-up correctly, or don’t wear any at all. And seriously, lipstick for Biology 101 is not necessary.

My advice is as follows: when in doubt, bum it out. You are more likely to stick out like a sore thumb if you’re making any of these mistakes. So just roll out of bed, brush your teeth (because no one likes halitosis), and maybe pull a comb through your hair. But anything else is really not necessary. Remember, you’re here for an education. And if you want to dress like a stripper, well...I heard amateur night at Southern Exposure pays well. Cheers!