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Andrew Wilcek

Juniors Brice Hafemeyer and Eric Larson talking in the hallway, both wearing the athletic look. Brice Hafemeyer says, “Athletic clothing is much more comfortable and easier to focus in.”

Students think to look good they need a good sense of fashion, which in school is wearing name brands. For example, Lulu Lemon, Polo or Tommy Hilfiger. What students might not know is students don’t have to necessarily “dress up” to have good fashion. They can wear the classic Nike gym shorts, a nice loose t-shirt or sweatshirt and a pair of comfy shoes. This is the athletic side of fashion.

Most students wear the designer brands, to look “preppy” or “fancy”.  Some students dress basic, comfortable or loose. The athletic side of fashion is nice and comfortable, but do not get the wrong idea, people can still look good in it.

Dressing up may look better, but that doesn’t mean students don’t rock athletic clothing. Students who wear athletic clothing look good and are comfortable throughout the day. Being comfortable might be the most important thing for students at school. Athletic clothing accomplishes both for most students, as they look good and feel good.

Students might think they can not look good wearing athletic clothing, but senior Noah Jakupciak said, “I would rather go through the school day comfortable, than dress up and still look like a champ.”

Jakupciak thinks that athletic clothing is much better, because he looks good and doesn’t have to be choked by a collar all day.

To learn in school, students need to be comfortable with how they feel about themselves, because clothing can be a distraction. Students can be worried about how they look, or if people are looking at them for their clothing choice. Students can be all worked up about how they look and not be focused on their learning. It is important to be comfortable in school so students can be able to be a sponge and soak up knowledge.

People wouldn’t think that clothes could affect learning, but sophomore Jack Seipel said, “Because when you’re comfortable you’re ready to learn to learn and stuff, but if you’re dressing up then you’re kind of worrying about what you have to wear.” Seipel is more ready to learn when he is comfortable at school, and clothes affects how comfortable he is.

Athletic clothing isn’t complicated, that is the beauty of it. It isn’t something people need to spend a lot of money on, it’s nice, cheap and comfortable clothing. Athletic clothing usually always goes, you can mix and match just about any shirt or shorts.

Athletic clothing consists of any relaxed fit shirt, gym shorts, sweatshirt or sweatpants for guys. Girls also rock athletic clothing. Junior Chloe Zurn said her usual athletic outfit is, “leggings, a sweatshirt and tennis shoes.”

Finding athletic clothes is easy, most people go to Dick’s Sporting Goods or shop online. Online shopping at Nike.com is the top choice for all things athletic, that includes shirts, shorts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, socks and shoes. Other students prefer Adidas or Under Armor.

Nike is the most preferred, for it is the popular brand. NFL jerseys are all Nike, most NBA players wear Nike shoes and students rock Nike clothes.  

Jakupciak said his favorite brand is Nike, because “it’s comfortable and looks cool.”

Seipel also said his favorite brand is Nike because it is, “somewhat affordable and it’s really comfortable.”

Athletic clothing is supposed be simple, comfortable and look good on the student. That is true for most students that choose to wear athletic clothing. Athletic clothing is so simple it can be interchangeable with gym clothes.

Jakupciak said, “I could wear my athletic clothing for gym class.”