Academic

Where did the academic style come from?

Academic style owes its existence to American educational institutions. Remember any American film where there is a university professor, art historian or scientist – he will definitely be dressed in an academic style. The birth of the current academic style is directly related to the church. In the Middle Ages, when the main place of study was church schools, students, as well as teachers, were required to wear special clothes. It resembled the clothes of monks – a loose dress. A little later, the outfit was changed, turning into a mantle. The mantle allowed you to immediately see that in front of you is an educated person who belongs either to science or to its comprehension. At the same time, the color trend was determined. The color of the robes was initially dark, but soon it was decided to diversify the palette in order to divide representatives of different educational levels among themselves. To the black were added burgundy, yellow, blue. Time passed, the world developed and the use of the mantle as everyday clothes became simply uncomfortable. This is how the modern academic style appeared - comfortable, comfortable, moderately strict clothes that betray the intelligence of its owner and allow him not to think - and what should I wear today.

Principles of Academic Style

The main feature of the academic style is simplicity without simplicity, no matter how paradoxical it may sound. Conventionally, things should be such that, falling out of the closet, they themselves are collected in sets - a minimum of time to make an image, a maximum of comfort and a little style. Composing a bow in the style of academicism think, could you go in it to lecture in Cambridge? If yes, you definitely hit the bullseye.

And if you want to go deeper and not act at random, take note of the basic principles of Academic Style:

• Dense fabrics. Most of the clothes, with the exception of shirts and blouses, are made of dense fabrics - tweed, wool, thick suit, drape. First of all, the choice of fabrics is associated with practicality - the denser the material, the less it crumples. Interestingly, academicism denies expensive fabrics like cashmere or silk - well, where does a minister of science or art have the means for a cashmere sweater;

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@chanelofficial

• Discreet color palette. The task of academicism is to create for a person a comfortable image that would reflect his inner world - love for comprehension, knowledge, science, but not scream about it. For images, calm colors are used - blue, black, burgundy, brown, mustard, beige;

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@alexmillny

• Formal, but without clear boundaries and frameworks. Clothing in the academic style can be called official, but without conservatism. The direction allows relaxation, comfort, but at the same time you should look "from the needle";

@maryamdoeslife

• Convenience. This is perhaps the main and most important principle. You need to create a bow that will be comfortable, restrained, and moderately strict. It is necessary to maintain a balance between the complete relaxation of the image, as in a sports style, and excessive strictness, as in a business style;

@reformation

• Neatness. All clothing should be clean and tidy. A rumpled shirt or stain on a skirt is not allowed – no professor or scientist can afford to go out in such clothes.

@cosstores

Style does not accept a hint of sexuality - cuts and cuts are best left for glamour, and with them send there and sequins, sequins, an abundance of prints. If you want a little variety, then a cell and a strip will help you. Flowers, embroideries and lace, by the way, are also not suitable - this is more for boho or ethno styles.

@clubmonaco

@storets

Differences from similar styles

Two directions that go along with academicism are business and preppy style. The border between them is so blurred that sometimes it is difficult to see a specific direction at first glance.

Business & Academic

@moschino

Business style is office clothing. When compiling business looks, it is not comfort that comes to the fore, but formality. For a formal business style, it is unacceptable to use, say, sweaters - this dilutes the officialdom. The academic style is more democratic - it is allowed to use almost any clothes - sweaters, cardigans, jeans, if they all create a comfortable and moderately strict outfit. In the photo below there are two images – business on the left, academic on the right. Agree, the difference is obvious.

Academic and Preppy

These two styles are connected much more. Preppy is a university style that is inherent in students of elite schools, which later spread beyond their borders. Preppies are characterized by the use of expensive fabrics - this is one of the principles of style. And this is logical, because these are the clothes of the elite strata of society.

Academicism, on the contrary, rejects the high cost - people of science and art often do not have financial wealth, since all their activities are aimed at comprehending knowledge, discovery, and commercial success goes to the background. Also, the preppy leaves room for experiments - the formality of clothing goes to the background, although everything remains within reason, because it is originally a school uniform. It is permissible, say, things of an unusual cut or a mini-length skirt. In academicism, everything is simpler – images should be simple, which do not need to be made for hours, combining things – intellectuals do not have time for this.

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Although, of course, there are more similarities between preppies and academicism than differences, so the composition of the wardrobe should be approached with extreme caution.

Basic things of academic style

If you seriously decided to change your wardrobe and from now on demonstrate your intelligence not only in conversations, but also in appearance, mandatory in your shopping list should be:

• Thick sweater. It will fit perfectly into an autumn bow paired with trousers or simple jeans. Color – cream, light beige. Darker ones are also acceptable - dark brown, blue, burgundy, but in combination with a dark bottom, a light sweater looks better. Although no one canceled the total looks ;

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@bananarepublic

• Pants. You can choose chinos from a dense fabric, as well as more classic models that are close to a business wardrobe. Here it is permissible to add a little variety and take a checkered model;

@jmclaughlin

@mango

• Jeans. Classic blue jeans of a straight cut are what you need for an academic wardrobe. Please note that they must be really straight and unfinished;
• Cardigan. A cardigan with large buttons just below the waist is a cozy and stylish piece of clothing. Under it you can wear a white T-shirt or shirt;

@hm

• Skirt. Since sexuality is unacceptable, we hide our legs. The length of the skirt is just above the knee, as well as the midi. Maxi is not a practical option, which means it does not fit. The fabric of the skirt is dense - tweed, drape, gabardine, jacquard. The cut is allowed to be different - you can choose the sun or half-sun, a pencil and even a skirt in a fold;

@jmclaughlin

@miumiu

@zollaofficial

• Knitted vest. A simple white, beige or brown vest is warm and fashionable. Choose not fitted options, but more free, but not oversize. Length - up to the waist or slightly lower;

@brandymelvilleeu

@storets

• Tweed jacket. What's an educated person without a jacket? Straight cut, semi-fitted silhouette, lack of decor. Color - dark, print is allowed - crow's foot, cage. You can wear such a jacket with jeans, and with trousers, and with a skirt, and on top - with a white shirt of a classic cut;

@chanelofficial

@jcrew

@jmclaughlin

@storets

• Shirt. Classic, usually white, but you can play with tones - ivory, light beige, gray-white. There should be no finish on it, although interesting sleeves are allowed - flounces that are fashionable now, for example, as well as a classic print - a stripe or a check.

@alexmillny

Shoes & Accessories

For the summer season, Mary Jane's shoes are perfect - neat, with a small heel with a strap.

@alexmillny

Autumn bow will be complemented by Chelsea boots - they are equally good with jeans, and with trousers, and with a skirt. Another option is classic ankle boots with a rounded nose. For the winter – lace-up boots.

@stradivarius

@kari_club

A black or dark brown belt and glasses with clear glass will complement the look coolly. Well, if you wear glasses for vision, get a cool frame for them - round, for example.

@vintandyork

@vintandyork

The bag is an understandable shape, often with hard walls. It is advisable to choose a model without decor.

@madewell

Jewelry is allowed, but in a minimal amount - a chain or bracelet will complement the image, but will not make it provocative.

@kari_club

Men's Academic Style

@bananarepublic

It is even easier for men, because the images of professors are no longer an approximate landmark, but quite understandable instructions for compiling a wardrobe.

Academicism in clothing for men involves the use of:

• Classic trousers, chinos or jeans;
• Simple shirts;

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• Tweed jackets;

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• Vests with a classic V-neck;
• Thick sweaters.

Of the shoes - classic shoes, moccasins or topsiders. Accessories – briefcase bag, belt, optional tie. The main thing is not to go into business style.

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