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.
-38%
Roman
Sparkly High Neck Knit Jumper Green
£20.00
£32.00
Roman
Thom Krom
Women T-shirt Grey
£109.00
Labels
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DUSK
Raglan Ribbed Knit Jumper White
£24.00
£35.00
Roman
-10%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable Knit Jumper Pink
£176.18
£195.75
Miinto
-38%
Roman
Sparkly High Neck Knit Jumper Purple
£20.00
£32.00
Roman
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Paul Smith
Round-neck Knitwear, female, Multicolor, S, Jumper with striped pattern
£223.00
£318.00
Miinto
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.
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Prima mid-rise skinny jeans Black
£225.00
Mytheresa
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7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise cropped skinny jeans Black
£168.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
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The Attico
Straight Fit Jeans, female, Black, W27, Essie Denim Cargo Jeans
£654.24
£817.80
Miinto
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Gianfranco Ferre
Skinny Fit Jeans, female, Black, W25, Black Washed Mid Waist Skinny Jeans
£236.89
£408.99
Miinto
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.
Steve Madden
Roller Bootie TAN SUEDE Brown
£79.99
Steve Madden
Steve Madden
Vinka Bootie DARK BROWN
£74.99
Steve Madden
Steve Madden
Dusty Bootie CHOCOLATE BROWN SUEDE
£179.99
Steve Madden
Clarks
Freva 55 Zip Ankle Boot Standard Fit Black
£85.00
Clarks
Steve Madden
Adelisa Bootie BLACK
£149.99
Steve Madden
Clarks
Chamberly Trim Standard Fit Brown
£65.00
Clarks
Steve Madden
Adelisa Bootie GROUND COFFEE
£149.99
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.
Roman
Floral Print Notch Neck Top Blue
£35.00
Roman
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Emporio Armani
BOTTOMWEAR - Jeans on YOOX.COM Blue
£74.00
£143.00
Yoox.com
Roman
3/4 Sleeve Classic Stretch Blazer Blue
£48.00
Roman
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Levi's
Stay Loose Carpenter Jeans Blue
£60.29
£86.13
Miinto
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.
Burberry
Mini Horseshoe Backpack Beige
£995.00
Burberry
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A|X Armani Exchange
Backpacks, female, Black, ONE SIZE, Wave Backpack
£115.71
£127.89
Miinto
The Cambridge Satchel Company
The Small Portrait Backpack - Black
£225.00
Cambridge Satchel
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A|X Armani Exchange
Faux Leather Womens Backpack with Front Pocket Black
£127.63
£141.81
Miinto
Tommy Hilfiger
Metallic Logo Pebble Grain Backpack Black
£140.00
Tommy Hilfiger
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.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
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Clarks
Howard Cap Standard Fit Black
£49.00
£70.00
Clarks
Burberry
Reversible Horseshoe Drawstring Pouch Black
£350.00
Burberry
Clarks
Wallabee Standard Fit Brown
£135.00
Clarks
Burberry
Cotton Polo Shirt White
£325.00
Burberry
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On
Cloud 5 Waterproof White
£125.00
£160.00
On
-30%
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
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.
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Fat Face
FatFace Pamala Rose Pink Patched Chintz Blouse
£30.00
£49.50
FatFace
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Off-white
Cropped-Fit Denim Jacket With Harness Detail size 44
£277.76
£694.40
GLAMOOD
Roman
Tie Waist Stretch Midi Dress Blue
£40.00
Roman
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AllSaints
Cotton/Lyocell Marlene Embellished Fringe Denim Jacket, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£133.00
£199.00
AllSaints
Roman
Corduroy Button Through Midi Dress Blue
£50.00
Roman
