Spring fashion 101

So as the weather outside climbs into the seventies, we here at Silver Chips Online have realized that trench coats and earmuffs are no longer very wearable. Unfortunately, resident Silver Chips fashion expert Alex Hyder is bogged down with AP tests and actual work in his classes, so the editors pushed - I mean gave - the assignment to the second snazziest Silver Chips staffer: me.

Shirts

Spring is a celebration of the reemergence of life, so I suggest bright, bold and vivacious shirts with floral prints or the like. The secret behind Hyder's immense success as a ladies man can now be yours too. Hawaiian tee-shirts are especially desirable this time of year, and will make you seem even more so.

If you still feel too hot though, another great option is the muscle-tee. They make a great statement. After being featured hundreds of thousands of times in commercials, music videos, and most of all, on "Cops," nothing says, "I'm from the country," quite like the muscle-tee. And if you've got something to show, it doesn't hurt with the ladies either. Besides, Germantown's far enough away to be considered the country anyway, right?

Leggings

In this sultry, humid weather, shorts are definitely the best choice for your lower body. Make sure you wear something that has breathable material and is comfortable. You'll be spending a lot of time outdoors now and the last thing you want on your mind is chafing.

For those of you who plan on getting some football action in over the summer, I suggest nylon shorts. They're light, durable, and most importantly, washable.

Accessories

As we all know, accessories make the man. Without the right accessories, you could very well be the laughingstock of your class! Make sure you have these important add-ons to look, as Kanye would put it, "extra fly..."

Rings

When you're worrying about what to wear, don't wring your hands, ring your hands! Nothing says class, sophistication and "I'm richer than you" quite like having a hand full of rings. We all know that rich people get away with crazy fashion trends (see Donald Trump, Hollywood stars, any rapper ever). If you're poor, you're nuts, but when you're rich, it's called being "eccentric."

ID

No school outfit is quite complete without the 2 X 3 inch card that saves you from administrative harassment. Don't leave home without it, or your wallet will feel the pain... The ID can go from fashion drain to super glam, just wear color-coordinated lanyards that make bold statements, such as the inventive "MBHS SENIOR" variety.

Man-Purse

For the metrosexual hidden inside, nothing could be more important than the man-purse. The long-awaited male version of the ubiquitous female accessory is infinitely useful for storing anything and everything. No more room in the wallet to store those eyebrow tweezers, oh-so-hot sunglasses and that portable mirror? Just dump them all into your man-purse and go.

Oh and ladies, prom is coming up soon and I still don't have a date, so if you want to go out with a fashionable guy, you know where to find me...