Submitted by Erika Lawrence on the 2019 winter session study abroad program in London, England sponsored by the Department of Music…
As I am finishing up my first week in London, there have been many things I have noticed that are different here than in the United States. From things like what side of the street you walk on to tipping at restaurants, being here is a new way of life. One of the most prominent things I have noticed about being here is the fashion sense of the locals. Coming from a traditional college campus, I am used to seeing students walking to class in baseball caps, sweatpants, and a baggy t-shirt. However, that is definitely not the dress code in London. Bloomsbury is an area where many universities are located so I see many British students every morning on my way to class. Women are typically dressed in skirts, tights, boots, long coats, and a hat while men are typically dressed in dress pants and a collared shirt. Not only have I noticed these trends in students, but I have noticed it nearly everywhere in the city. Everyone here is always dressed to impress and I have loved shopping for European items to wear for the rest of my time here.