Ever since 1636, America's best and brightest young men have been packed off to Harvard Yard, dragging trunks full of their best clothes from home. Styles may have changed since the College abolished mandatory coat and tie in classes and the dining halls, but Harvard men still ride the cutting edge of fashion. From trendy to chi-chi to risque to just plain weird, STYLES profiles the way Harvard men sport their clothes today.

Euro-trash

Yes, it's a stereotype, but it's true. Find 'em at the Advocate or der Spee.

Imagine the wardrobe for the Adams Family (the show as well as the house). They dress somewhat like Uncle Fester.

The Advocate man starts with a simple motif of black uniwear. If a bodysuit is unavailable, a baggy pair of black chinos with a black turtleneck will suffice.

For outer wear, he dons a too-new leather jacket with studs (NOT the Fonzi kind). Or better yet, a cloak (like Fester).

Usually spotted with lit Camels in hand and gel in the hair.

Concentration in Fine Arts or Philosophy.

Premed

This year, premeds are branching out into new shades of brown and grey, freely intermixing skin tone colors and shying away from trendy splashes of bright shades.

Look for those lingering bell bottom styles. Black socks with pre-Air Jordan running shoes is still a popular ensemble.

Contacts are out. Coke bottle glasses are back in. Hang onto those straight-legged, look-like-they-never-left-the-store Levis. But remember, no button flies. Ever. Pocket protectors are out. The pen behind the ear look is in. Other accessories: none (Mr. Premed doesn't waste his time with accessories).

Preppy Casual

Preppy casual is not a look. It's an attitude.Don't worry if you didn't go to Andover or St.Pauls; you can still master the studied sloppinessthat comes with not having parents to dress youduring your formative years.

The casual prep values comfort. He wears afaded flannel dress Campbell shirt and jeansgingerly slid below his waist. Of course, he's gotthe overstretched sweater naturally peppered withholes (Don't use scissors. It's too obvious).Then, there's the white Syracuse lax baseball capcocked at a rakish angle and suede moccasins worndown (absolutely no socks). Accessories: wovenstring bracelets, beer pong paddle sticking out ofback pocket.