NIGHT LIFE

It’s no New York City or Los Angeles, but Columbus’ college nightlife scene is not one to be overlooked.

Columbus is the 14th largest city in the United States, and The Ohio State University is located right in the center of it all. With Newport Music Hall across the street from the Ohio Union and the Short North just a 15 minute walk down High Street, the nightlife is both a social and fashion staple of the university area.

There is no lack of things to do in Columbus, everything from making a quick run to get ice cream in your pink bunny slippers to an elegant night with friends, is just a 10 minute walk away.

I personally, am not a going-out type of girl. I love to get all dressed up and hangout with friends, but in truth the crowds can be stressful, figuring out where to go is always a hassle, I never know what to wear and to be quite honest, I never want to get out of bed. But with summer almost here, there is no better time to pull those heels out of the back of your closet and hit the dance floor.

Getting out of bed can be hard, but picking an outfit doesn’t have to be.

It can be helpful to use an outfit formula, like pairing a black tank top or bodysuit with a pair of jeans and adding bedazzled or neon accessories, which will create an effortless going-out look.

Finding a unique piece and building the rest around it could help you to plan your outfit. Pairing a statement shoe with a simple dress or pair of jeans or layering a large statement necklace with a black tank top can add a pop of color to your look.

Another great option is the corset. You just can’t go wrong with a corset. It is a statement piece that is easy to pair with almost anything. Corsets can be layered over blouses, worn with a nice pair of jeans or added over a simple dress to add a little flare to your look.

GETTING OUT OF BED CAN BE HARD, BUT PICKING OUT AN OUTFIT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE.

It can get hot out on the dance floor and something that will never fail you is the little black dress. If you are looking to spice it up you could always add a pair of neon heels or a unique handbag to complete the look.

Club fashion has come to the forefront of the fashion world and although loving the look is important it is also important to feel comfortable in what you are wearing.

At many clubs are bars, particularly on college campuses, there is more standing room than there is sitting room, so finding comfortable shoes is always important.

Heels are a statement, but may not be the most comfortable option. Wearing boots or a unique pair of sneakers can add not only an added level of comfort but serve as a statement in-and-of themselves.

It’s all about the feeling you get, which can be different for everyone. For some, wearing dresses helps to combat over heating but for others a nice pair of pants are the more comfortable way to go. But that’s just the thing with club fashion, it’s up to each person to choose what it really is.

What I have found is that the key to nightlife fashion is to wear something that you feel both comfortable and beautiful in, something that makes you want to get out of bed.