By Olivia Ritter ’17

Does it bother you that guys criticize girls for dressing the same, when they are guilty of the exact same thing? It is a known fact that almost many girls that walks the halls of West Essex sporting a similar look. We all know it, but, obviously, boys seem to remind us all the time. Yes, we know we dress the same. What they might not be admitting to themselves is that they, too, wear the exact same thing.
We may stick to our leggings, vests and duck boots, but the girls aren’t the only ones with a uniform. It’s a rarity to walk down the hallway without seeing at least ten guys wearing khakis, a Vineyard Vines long sleeve/quarter zip and Timberlands.

Every year there’s a new trend in girls’ style and most girls tend to gravitate toward it. In past years, it’s been leggings paired with Steve Madden slip-on sneakers or ripped jeans and a trendy Urban Outfitters sweater.
But the difference is, we’ve been criticized for conforming to the same style. Criticized by a bunch of boys wearing the same shirt with the same whale on it.
When it’s not a khakis and Vineyard Vines ensemble, it’s the newest trend that I can’t get away from: sweatpants tucked into socks.
There’s no doubt that we have some unusual styles; I really don’t know where the vest trend came from and who knows why lace-up shirts are a thing. But, we all wear them. And so do you.
There’s no shame in wearing the same thing as all your friends. So stop trying to deny it. Embrace it.
I lost count of how many times I have heard that complaint: all girls dress the same. And yes, it’s true. Us girls would be lost without our white Converse and black leggings.
But, you, boys, would be completely adrift without the entire Vineyard Vines establishment. So just let go of hypocrisy and hold onto your khakis and your Ugg slippers.