It’s high time for a year’s end fashion roundup. Because cowboy boots are still around, feel free to put a pair on for the occasion.

To begin, let’s make notice of some of the semester’s Do’s:

The fall-to-winter transition saw tights under shorts that worked if the wearer was very, very careful. Wide-leg jeans looked great with a high waist, although nondescript, in-between flares unfortunately prevail.

Slim cut pants on men are more sophisticated and wearable than the ever-goofy alternatives – baggy, or even boot cut, whiskered or bizarrely distressed jeans.

Slim cardigans work for any gender, as does the right scarf.

Thick-framed nerd glasses have replaced rectangular black frames. The more they resemble laboratory goggles, the better.

Of the many Don’ts seen on and off campus, the funniest might just be the way warm weather laziness was adapted and carried over into the colder autumn and winter months. For instance, summer’s Nike shorts and generic, frequently tie-dyed T-shirts haven’t gone anywhere, except directly over leggings, and paired with Ugg-y boots.

Leggings are still, and probably will be, pants for a long time coming.

First and foremost, this stuff is funny. Second, it is a testament to the University campus’ ability to foster the growth of the weirdest look and trends to a degree where no wearer has to doubt him or herself.

And now, the first annual Official Naming of the University’s Best-Dressed Hot Shots of the semester.

First prize goes to Gianna Rankhart, a junior marketing and film major from Cumming.

Visit the Style Files’ October archive at redandblack.com to see her rocking shorts, suspenders, a chunky scarf and loafers in a way that’ll make you wish you’d invented the concept yourself.

Second prize goes to Katherine Kennedy, a 2007 alumna from Atlanta.

On a gameday downtown, she was a breath of fresh air in a sweet white dress amid a sea of red and black. It wasn’t unpatriotic. It was just what it was – neither devoting itself to the Bulldog gods nor taking a purple-orange-pink-whatever stand against it all.

Third prize goes to Amy Whisenhunt of Doraville, a graduating senior majoring in women’s studies and theatre, who wins the “Adorable!” Prize.

She embraces color and unusual thrift/vintage finds in a way no one else could pull off as effortlessly.

These elements, in addition to mixing different textures, are combined artfully, creating memorable outfits that still project her demure presence.

Our honorable mention goes to Rasaan Wyzard, a senior from Buford, and his entourage.

Not only is the boy everywhere all the time and looking good doing it, but also he travels with friends who work sophisticated outfits few others would try on campus.

Finally, congratulations to everyone in Athens for putting up with Georgia’s bizarro weather and still putting in the effort to look good. High five, everyone.

- Valentina Tapia is a variety staff writer for The Red & Black.