Fashion trends have a way of defining and shaping the culture and atmosphere of a community. In Eugene, you’ll notice a few distinct types of fashion as you make your way down 13th to your first class of the 2014-15 school year. To help guide each student, the following is a list of seven different kinds of styles that you’re sure to see on campus and in the surrounding area.

1. Ducks fanatic: As in many college towns, the students, alumni and even professors love their Duck gear. It would be strange to walk down 13th without seeing anything less than a hundred students sporting yellow and green swag. Even better – professors will often join in on the Duck pride by ditching their usual conservative getups and instead going for the Oregon sweats and jerseys.

2. The gym bum: This person either lives at the gym or more likely, wants to look like they do. They’ll have a closet full of colorful sneakers, spandex shorts and pants and all sorts of cute and probably overpriced workout tops. And what kind of Duck would they be if they weren’t sporting the Nike swoosh on every article of clothing? The funny thing about these students though, is that they never actually look like they just finished a workout. I’ll give ‘em brownie points for comfort though.

3. The granola: With luscious green forests and hiking trails at every street corner, it’s not hard to see why Chacos and Teevas are on the feet of those all around, but there are extremes. In Eugene it is not uncommon to also find the most hippie of them all as many students embrace the outdoorsy lifestyle, both in and out of the woods rocking their climbing gear and tie-dyed shirts around town. Most likely accompanying this outfit is a mason jar filled with some exotic tea and herbal mixture to solidify their thirst for the organic lifestyle. Also just FYI Cali kids: Birkenstocks are actually cool/socially acceptable here.

4. Effortless chic gone grunge: Many may mistake them as hipsters, but it goes beyond that here in Eugene. You may have noticed that Oregon is very casual. Abiding by that unsaid rule, local fashion demands certain effortlessness, while still incorporating mainstream trends. This often plays out as a messy bun with lipstick, a lackadaisically-cuffed flannel or a distressed t-shirt with a blazer, for example. Think: Mary Kate Olsen circa 2006 sans literal trash bag.

5. The Pinterest addict: Chances are, you can find their look on their Pinterest board (#Pinterest). From the ombré hair with the adorable waterfall braids to DIY-lip stain to colorful dip-dyed skinny jeans, this girl wears her craftiness on her sleeve, literally. And don’t even get me started on her dorm room. But hey — give them props for actually trying out these crafts instead of just thinking about it.

6. Music fest baby: Some Ducks take music festivals as an opportunity to dress like flower children. But the ones who believe they are truly wild at heart dress this way every day. Think rich, bright colors; flowy, layered tops, dresses or skirts; flower crowns for days. Again, @Calikids: Birkenstocks and Doc Martens are actually considered cool in Oregon.

7. Snow bunny: Truth is it doesn’t snow much in the Eug (except for last year #Snowpocolypse.) It does, however, get really, really, really cold. As such, be sure to stock up your closet with puffy coats, chunky scarves, gloves, beanies and thick socks. Oregon students find a way to look attractive even under the knitting of an oversized beanie. Popular brands are North Face, Columbia, Patagonia, Uggs (although impractical in the rain) and Hunter.

Dos and Don’ts for Inclement Weather

The forecast looks clear through September, but don’t worry – the showers will hit the first week of October. You’ve probably heard Eugene’s 75 sunny days a year fun fact (most of which occur in the summer), so here are some tips to embrace your inner Jimmy Buffet.

Do:

—Invest in a good rain jacket. Local retailers include Cabela’s at Gateway Mall and McKenzie Outfitters right on 13th Ave. Eugene even has an REI downtown. Even if you’re from Oregon and believe you can “handle it,” chances are when you lived in Portland you weren’t walking at least two miles around campus every day.

—Consider getting rain boots. Weather hasn’t been as bad as the floods of 2012, but even leather boots can only fight off the drops for so long. Walmart has basic black rubber boots for $20 that look eerily similar to the $32 American Apparel pair.

—Get a good winter jacket. You’ll need this when you’re walking around campus during the winter. Waterproof ones are preferred. Yes, freezing rain is a thing.

—Buy waterproof makeup, especially for those fun monsoonal football games.

Don’t:

—Buy an umbrella. Trust us, we know from experience. You simply don’t have enough hands to hold your coffee, your phone AND an umbrella while walking to class. And then you have to carry that sopping thing around the rest of the day. It’s perhaps not as cute, but much easier just to wear a raincoat.

—Think you need to buy Hunter rain boots. They’re just horrendously overpriced.