This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Oxford chapter.
Formal Hall
Skirt – ModCloth & Shirt – River Island
Formal hall is a special dinner in college halls. There is no specific dress code for girls, but why waste this chance to dress up? This timeless A-line skirt creates a flattering silhouette by accentuating the narrowest part of your body. Wear it with a flowy, feminine blouse to contrast the cinched waist and demure ballet flats or penny loafers, and you’re going to attract as much attention as the sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
Drinks
Dress – ModCloth
Drinks are often held by societies in cocktail bars or in college function rooms – here’s your chance to meet new friends and impress! This mulberry dress is the perfect mixture of stylishness and modesty. It’ll also be a less disastrous affair if in tipsy excitement you happen to spill some red wine or port on yourself.
Going out
Everyone in Oxford knows that club nights can get messy and sweaty. Avoid anything long or delicate, but this is by no means a call to sacrifice glamour. Pair a figure-hugging paisley skirt with an eye-catching strapless cropped top, or, if you’re feeling funky, with this Egyptian eye cropped tee-shirt. You’re sure to turn heads.
Black Tie Balls
Black tie is the most common dress code for Oxford balls. Elegance is the way to go, but hold the floor-length ball gowns and opera gloves – you’ll want save those for a white-tie ball! Intricate details will differentiate your dress from the common cocktail dress. These two dresses from Miss Selfridge, worn with satin heels, will make you feel as luxurious as a princess.
