Imagine this-but don’t close your eyes. You need to be able to read. Now, deep inhale. Exhale. You’re walking to class. It’s a beautiful spring day. You’re rocking out to Justin Beiber’s latest song, “Boyfriend.” Seriously. Who doesn’t love the Beibs ? No one.

Anyway, back to your walk. You’ve got a hop in your step and the sun is shining. Let’s even pretend that N.C. State’s men’s basketball team is in the Final Four. It’s essentially a perfect day.

As the trip to class lengthens, you begin to watch other people, curious to see whether or not they too are on top of the world. One girl, you notice, is wearing a great shirt. You admire her clothes with envy. But, then, you see it.

It’s too obvious not to notice. The girl whose outfit you were admiring is wearing white pants and hot pink underwear. You wonder what mother would not teach her child the proper undergarments for light-colored pants. And, after that, why she would chose to do so.

You consider stopping her and pointing out the flaw. You want to tell her that ‘sexy’ is wearing a low-cut top, not showing your underpants off to the world. Then, you think better of it. You hope maybe someone else would do it. You don’t want to be the bearer of bad news.

Well, have no fear, my friends. I will be your bearer of bad news. I am here to correct the campus fashion faux pas so you don’t have to. I’ve created a set of rules to make things a little easier to follow.

1. Don’t wear a white t-shirt or white pants with colored undergarments.

It’s not sexy. It’s trashy.

2. Wear clothes that fit.

I understand people gain weight in college, but you’ll look better if you wear clothes true to the size you are. This goes the other way, too. If you’re pants are falling off, it’s time to either wear a belt or go shopping.

3. Brush your hair.

This one is mainly for the men. Also, I cannot believe I have to say that.

4. Wearing Crocs : Just don’t do it.

Seriously, please stop. They’re hideous. You should not be wearing Crocs unless you are under the age of 10 or a nurse.

5. Match.

It’s not that hard. Your belt and shoes-and purse for you ladies-should match. Black and brown do not go together. Nor do gold and silver. And, heaven forbid you wear black leggings and a navy shirt.

6. Don’t look good for the gym.

You don’t need to shower or fix your hair or put on make-up to go to the gym. You’re going to be getting sweaty and gross anyway. Also, if you’re swimming, a one-piece will suffice. You cannot effectively swim in a bikini.

7. Uggs are not summer shoes.

Cowgirl boots are perfectly acceptable summer attire, but fur-lined boots are not. Nothing looks stranger than a pair of daisy dukes topped off with some Uggs.

8. Dress appropriately for your age.

Older women shouldn’t wear belly shirts. You shouldn’t put your hair in pigtails past the age of eight. Really, we’re not in elementary school.

Students at N.C. State will enter the work force where looking good and dressing appropriately matters. So, start now and forever save me from another ruined walk to class.