Any Advice for a Fashionable Canuck?

Dear Abby:

I have recently developed a heightened awareness of the dreaded (or adored) Canadian tuxedo after being called out for occasionally sporting the look around town. Given the shortening days and the beginning of denim season, what is your opinion on the look? Do you have any golden rules for pairing denim pieces given their convenience and warmth?

— The Fashionable Canuck

Dear Canuck:

I am 100% guilty of wearing the Canadian tuxedo. It is a great way to keep warm AND to look hot as the days get cooler – I even went to class wearing one this morning.
However, I strongly object to the idea of golden rules for clothing or appearances.  The only rule you should abide by is to wear what you want to wear, and stand by it with confidence. As someone who has been told multiple times that my style is “I don’t give a shit,” my personal philosophy is always to wear the clothes that make you happy. The idea that you can’t “pull something off” is also flawed: the only thing you need to do to rock a look is to put the clothes on your body, and if you’re nervous, just fake it ‘till you make it.

—Abby

Any Advice for an Unproductive Sloth?

What are your tips for staying productive?

— The Unproductive Sloth

Dear Sloth:

First of all, it is very important to set goals that motivate you to stay productive. These should be daily, weekly, monthly and yearly goals to keep you on track.

One of the biggest reasons that people have a tendency to be unproductive is that they lose motivation to do the work they need to do. Keep track of what inspires you to help you keep going.

Another incredibly important tip should be obvious but bears repeating: be mindful of your mental and physical health. I think it is very easy to let the stress get the better of you – especially in an environment like U of T that often glorifies stress and normalizes all nighters and coffee benders.

To do your best work at school and in life, you need to put your health first. Try your hardest to have a good amount of sleep each night, develop a routine that allows for healthy breaks, and be mindful of your brain and body.

— Abby

Dear Abby is The Innis Herald’s Anonymous Advice Column. Submit your questions here and Abby will answer your questions in the next edition of the Herald.