Northwestern c/o 2015 - Coming up: Clown car Ikea parties Forum

[franklyscarlet]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

[rinkrat19]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

I'm sure UA makes fleecy leggings, but I was actually referring to their "Cold Gear" base layer. Basically just tights, but they keep you much warmer and can fit under most not-skin-tight pants. (If you're leggings-inclined, they could probably be worn without pants over them, too.)
Here's UA's Cold Gear bottoms: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/w ... r#products

[crumpetsandtea]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

I'm sure UA makes fleecy leggings, but I was actually referring to their "Cold Gear" base layer. Basically just tights, but they keep you much warmer and can fit under most not-skin-tight pants. (If you're leggings-inclined, they could probably be worn without pants over them, too.)
Here's UA's Cold Gear bottoms: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/w ... r#products

Totally gonna buy me some UA gear I've never had a reason to blow money on it before! I'm sad that winter coats, on the whole, are not that attractive. Stuff like this (LinkRemoved) probably isn't enough, huh? ):

[rinkrat19]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

I'm sure UA makes fleecy leggings, but I was actually referring to their "Cold Gear" base layer. Basically just tights, but they keep you much warmer and can fit under most not-skin-tight pants. (If you're leggings-inclined, they could probably be worn without pants over them, too.)
Here's UA's Cold Gear bottoms: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/w ... r#products

Totally gonna buy me some UA gear I've never had a reason to blow money on it before! I'm sad that winter coats, on the whole, are not that attractive. Stuff like this (LinkRemoved) probably isn't enough, huh? ):

Oh man, I LOVE winter coats! I like the pockets and the cool materials and the liners that zip in and the fact that if you pay enough for a jacket, it might have an avalanche beacon reflector built into the fabric somewhere (you know, in case there's an avalanche in Streeterville) and a goggle-wiping cloth on a strap inside a pocket, and the fact that they're WARM and comfy and washable and I can move my arms in them (I have very broad shoulders and most women's coats are just not happening, aside from ones built for active pursuits), and they're abso-fucking-lutely wind- and water-proof. In the past 5 years or so, women's winter coats have been designed much more with 'style' in mind. They're fitted to a female shape, with details you'd find on regular coats (faux fur, buckles, patterns, etc.), but still warm. Ok, they're probably still bulkier than just a pure 'stylish' coat, but that's what keeps you warm. And insulation has gotten a lot thinner and more lightweight.

[foxylaxy]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

I'm sure UA makes fleecy leggings, but I was actually referring to their "Cold Gear" base layer. Basically just tights, but they keep you much warmer and can fit under most not-skin-tight pants. (If you're leggings-inclined, they could probably be worn without pants over them, too.)
Here's UA's Cold Gear bottoms: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/w ... r#products

^^yeah, what rinkrat said. I meant they're kinda like running leggings (I used to be in track, so if you see runners wearing those) but the inside is fleece lined, so they don't look fleecy on the outside. They also make them in tops. Nike etc. should have some too.

I don't own any puffy coats and manage just fine in the winter

[JDizzle2015]

The outdoor-store guy recommended http://www.icebreaker.com for leggings.

260s are good for native West Coasters going to the Midwest, according to him. Even though it's Los Angeles, he seemed like someone who spends a lot of time in the arctic or something--big guy, big white beard like Santa. I trusted him and bought a couple of those and have had no complaints.

[elibrarian]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

We should probably be friends.

[citygirl000]

During my undergrad years, I would wear tights, jeans, at least 2 pairs of socks and Uggs. I would also wear a long sleeve shirt, a cashmere or thick wool sweater, a puffy long coat with a scarf covering my face + earmuffs and 2 pairs of gloves. With all that there were many times when I walked outside and thought I was going to die - as an example, one week in February I logged on to weather.com and it let me know for 7 straight days it was negative 10-13 degrees but felt like negative 24-27. Nothing is going to save you from that.

[cactuarX3]

During my undergrad years, I would wear tights, jeans, at least 2 pairs of socks and Uggs. I would also wear a long sleeve shirt, a cashmere or thick wool sweater, a puffy long coat with a scarf covering my face + earmuffs and 2 pairs of gloves. With all that there were many times when I walked outside and thought I was going to die - as an example, one week in February I logged on to weather.com and it let me know for 7 straight days it was negative 10-13 degrees but felt like negative 24-27. Nothing is going to save you from that.

I saw this and nearly pissed my pants...

[foxylaxy]

Also, heattech from Uniqlo works! I don't wear it by itself...still wear the UA but it works better than other things I use as layers for being so thin. Unfortunately, Uniqlo is in NYC and as far as I know doesn't do online orders to US. They do phone orders though.

[crumpetsandtea]

As of today, we have received your complete application for scholarship aid (your Need Access application and Scholarship and Grant Supplemental Application). This means we have everything that we need to move forward on making our scholarship/grant decisions for the JD program.

YEssssssssssssssssssssssss.




...still not gonna get any money, but whatever. At least I tried. ):

[franklyscarlet]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

We should probably be friends.

Yes! Let's!

I'm a little clothing obsessed. As in, all my clothes can't be clean at once because I won't have enough closet space in my giant closet. I have a 50s figure, so it works out.


ETA: holy mother, that's cold. I'm going to die a little inside that first winter.

[tjddk]

Thanks for the suggestions! I like the north face you showed, and fleecy underarmour leggings? Yes. I'm kind of a fashion nut (50s style clothing obsessive), so I'm trying to find a way to be warm without killing my soul through the wearing of a parka or puffer or something.

I'm sure UA makes fleecy leggings, but I was actually referring to their "Cold Gear" base layer. Basically just tights, but they keep you much warmer and can fit under most not-skin-tight pants. (If you're leggings-inclined, they could probably be worn without pants over them, too.)
Here's UA's Cold Gear bottoms: http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/w ... r#products

I second the Cold Gear. I've only used them for skiing (because it's currently 60+ degrees outside right now...) but they're absolutely wonderful.

[emkay625]

Ooo yes let's talk winter clothing. I have nothing. Will need to buy everything.

[cactuarX3]

Two words: Canada Goose

[JDizzle2015]

Two words: Canada Goose

TCR for winter wimps like me. My best friend from college got me and Expedition parka as gift for law school; this thing is amazing.

[franklyscarlet]

Went to the outlets today and got a bunch of $80 sweaters for about $12 each. I can't wear those in Texas at all. But I know exactly where I can wear them...

[elibrarian]

Oh! Admitted students reception in NYC! Anyone else planning on attending? (hell, anyone else even in New York?)

[foxylaxy]

Oh! Admitted students reception in NYC! Anyone else planning on attending? (hell, anyone else even in New York?)

I received this too, but I won't be going as I'm a Chicagoan and I have no funds for another NYC trip :/ I'm sure you'll find new classmates there though

[elibrarian]

Oh! Admitted students reception in NYC! Anyone else planning on attending? (hell, anyone else even in New York?)

I received this too, but I won't be going as I'm a Chicagoan and I have no funds for another NYC trip :/ I'm sure you'll find new classmates there though

I hope so!

Super excited to be incredibly socially awkward, hooray.

[franklyscarlet]

Just got my portfolio!! SO PRETTY.

[cactuarX3]

Just got my portfolio!! SO PRETTY.

!!! NOOOO, I JUST FLEW OUT OF TOWN FOR WORK!

[emkay625]

I'm pumped for this manicure martini evening. I don't even care if there are too many of us to all get manicures. 2 martinis for $9 is a steal.

[cactuarX3]

I've started filling out the financial aid application. Anyone have any advice on how to answer the financial need portion of the app? I'm not sure what I should write and what I should leave out.

- I have worked at a decent paying job for the past 3-4 years and have some savings (but definitely not enough to pay for all 3 years of lawl school).
- No kids or spouse or anything like that
- No UG loans to pay off

If there's nothing that I can leverage to ask for need-based financial aid, should I just not address that part of the question at all?

[crumpetsandtea]

I've started filling out the financial aid application. Anyone have any advice on how to answer the financial need portion of the app? I'm not sure what I should write and what I should leave out.

- I have worked at a decent paying job for the past 3-4 years and have some savings (but definitely not enough to pay for all 3 years of lawl school).
- No kids or spouse or anything like that
- No UG loans to pay off

If there's nothing that I can leverage to ask for need-based financial aid, should I just not address that part of the question at all?

At the risk of outing myself, I spoke about how little money I make at my current job, and the fact that my parents ( the only potential source of wealth for me ) are paying for my sister to go to UG in a year, so I have no intention of asking them for anything. Then I reiterated how little money I've made, and how little savings I have. Don't harp on your lack of dependents, but definitely play up how low your savings are.