8 back-to-school wardrobe essentials you absolutely need
Going back to school? Whether its college, university or high school, going back to school can be pretty exciting. Not because you *love* studying (I mean, you might). The best part for us at least is getting to shop for brand new goodies before the upcoming school year! It’s always fun to get a few new pieces in your wardrobe, especially if you love them enough to have them on regular rotation. So, without further ado, here are some of the best back-to-school fashion essentials you should invest in. These pieces aren’t necessarily the hottest item on the runway, but they’re versatile, super fashionable and appropriate for your long days in class.
1. Perfect knit sweaters
September is a transitional season for those in North America and that means that the weather can be a little all over the place. For that reason, knit sweaters are certainly a wardrobe essential you will need throughout the year, but especially in the fall.
-20%
DUSK
Raglan Ribbed Knit Jumper White
£28.00
£35.00
Roman
-29%
Allude
Allude Cashmere Sweater Grey
£300.00
£421.00
Balardi
-31%
Roman
Sparkly High Neck Knit Jumper Green
£22.00
£32.00
Roman
-40%
Bogner
Elana jacquard wool-blend half-zip sweater White
£297.00
£495.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Max Mara
Georg wool and cashmere-blend sweater Grey
£272.00
£340.00
Mytheresa
SOEUR
Namaste Sweater Pink
£139.00
Balardi
Max Mara
Sweaters Camel Brown
£273.00
Balardi
2. Black skinny jeans
Duh. You probably have a pair of black skinny jeans in your closet and they will definitely be something you wear all the time during school. If you’re in college, you can dress these up so easily with some heels or a nice blouse. For our high school-aged friends, your black skinny jeans are the more put-together alternative to your leggings.
-25%
Pinko
DENIM Black
£135.00
£180.00
Yoox.com
-30%
7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise cropped skinny jeans Black
£168.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
-53%
Dsquared2
Jennifer low-rise skinny jeans - Black
£194.00
£414.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Frame Denim
High-rise skinny jeans Black
£100.00
£250.00
Mytheresa
-58%
Marcelo Burlon
BOTTOMWEAR - Jeans on YOOX.COM Black
£99.00
£236.00
Yoox.com
-30%
7 For All Mankind
Roxanne mid-rise skinny jeans Black
£105.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
-27%
Just Cavalli
BOTTOMWEAR - Jeans on YOOX.COM Black
£130.00
£179.00
Yoox.com
3. Ankle booties
Your ankle boots are basically your best friends. If you don’t already own a pair, what are you even doing?! These babies will look perfect with your dresses, jeans or dress pants. Wear them to school and just about everywhere after class.
Clarks
Chamberly Trim Standard Fit Black
£65.00
Clarks
Steve Madden
Roller Bootie BROWN SUEDE
£159.99
Steve Madden
Charles & Keith
Pointed-Toe Back-Zip Stiletto-Heel Ankle Boots Brown
£85.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Georgina Suede Tapered Square-Toe Ankle Boots
£119.00
Charles & Keith
Clarks
Freva 55 Zip Ankle Boot Standard Fit Black
£85.00
Clarks
-51%
Russell & Bromley
WHITTEN BOOT Square Toe Boot Black
£450.00
Russell & Bromley
Charles & Keith
Stitch-Trim Heeled Ankle Boots Black
£85.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Roller Bootie TAN SUEDE Brown
£159.99
Steve Madden
4. Mom jeans
Mom jeans are the most stylish fit of jeans right now. They’re super comfortable and flattering while being so very versatile. A good pair of mom jeans should have just a little tiny bit of stretch to help you stay comfortable and move with ease throughout the day.
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Emporio Armani
BOTTOMWEAR - Jeans on YOOX.COM Blue
£91.00
£143.00
Yoox.com
-50%
Ganni
Blue Textured Izey Jeans - Size 25 Organic Cotton
£147.50
£295.00
GANNI
Roman
Relaxed Roll Neck Jumper Pink
£40.00
Roman
-38%
Emporio Armani
BOTTOMWEAR - Jeans on YOOX.COM Blue
£62.00
£100.00
Yoox.com
-17%
Diesel
1993 D Vyl Jeans Grey
£168.00
£202.00
Balardi
Denham
Sasuke West Mid Blue - Wide Fit
£190.00
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5. Backpack
You’re in luck because backpacks are not only a school essential but one of the most popular styles of bags right now. If you’re actually going to be carrying books and perhaps a laptop, your micro backpack is to be saved for the weekend.
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Charles & Keith
Sammie Knotted-Handle Two-Way Backpack Pink
£68.00
£85.00
Charles & Keith
Burberry
Mini Horseshoe Backpack Beige
£995.00
Burberry
Charles & Keith
Noane Backpack
£95.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Bryna Backpack
£89.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Octavia Front Flap Structured Backpack White
£105.00
Charles & Keith
Charles & Keith
Duo Quilted Braided-Strap Drawstring Two-Way Backpack Black
£119.00
Charles & Keith
6. T-shirt dress
Style & comfort? The t-shirt dress is the perfect mix of both. For those warmer September days, this will be the perfect outfit because it’s literally just one thing to put on. It will look like you put in some effort when in reality, you’re just comfortable as heck.
Sharagano
Womens 3/4 Sleeve Shirtdress, Autumn Gold, 14
$44.50
Amazon
Boden
Emily Jersey Dress Blood Orange Women Boden
$70.00
Boden
Tribal
Womens Tshirt Dress w/Tie, Black, X-Large
$63.92
Amazon
Splendid
Womens Tshirt Dress, Navy, Small
$120.31
Amazon
Acne Studios
FN-WN-DRES000147 Brown/white Belted shirt dress
$700.00
Acne Studios
J.ING
Mechanic Midi Dress
$158.00
J.ING
Joie
Jadallah Shirt Dress in Olive Brown
$198.00
Revolve Clothing
L'Academie
May Shirt Dress in Neutral Brown
$168.00
Revolve Clothing
Minkpink
Womens Secret Jewel Tshirt Dress, Multi, Large
$71.21
Amazon
J.ING
Mat T-shirt Dress
$88.00
J.ING
7. Go-to sneakers
If you go to school on a bigger campus, it’s important that your footwear is comfortable enough to get you through the day. A pair of comfortable, stylish sneakers will accompany you to class and on the weekend.
-40%
Valentino Garavani
Bowshire polished leather loafers Black
£528.00
£880.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Burberry
Check Card Case Beige
£180.00
Burberry
Clarks
Westlynn Bella Standard Fit Black
£65.00
Clarks
Balmain
Embellished knit sweater Black
£1,090.00
Mytheresa
Burberry
Midlength Lightweight Kensington Trench Coat Black
£1,095.00
Burberry
-30%
Burberry
Quilted jacket Green
£763.00
£1,090.00
Mytheresa
Calvin Klein
Crossbody Bag - Calvin Klein - Black - Women - One Size
£75.00
Calvin Klein
8. Denim jacket
Your denim jacket from 3 seasons ago is still just as stylish as it once was. Having a denim jacket for back-to-school is ideal for those chilly September mornings and hot afternoons. It’s the perfect layer to throw into your backpack once the sun is warm enough.
-38%
Roman
Geo Print V-Neck Midi Dress
£25.00
£40.00
Roman
Roman
Tropical Leaf Print Shirt Dress Green
£38.00
Roman
-50%
Frankie Shop
Micky cropped denim bomber jacket Blue
£122.00
£245.00
Mytheresa
-33%
Roman
Colour Block Faux Longline Hooded Jacket Brown
£30.00
£45.00
Roman
Max Mara
Free virgin wool jacket Blue
£690.00
Mytheresa
Roman
Corduroy Button Through Midi Dress Blue
£50.00
Roman
