BACK TO SCHOOL OUTFITS
It’s officially back-to-school season! Whether you’re entering high school this fall or just in search of some fresh style inspiration, we got you covered. Say goodbye to the struggle of picking out a school outfit early in the morning with our back-to-school style guide, complete with wardrobe essentials, outfit ideas, and links to shop.
note: wardrobe essentials for schools without a uniform below.
Have a school uniform & want to spice it up?
TOPS:
When it comes to tops, comfort is key. Choose a few basic tees you can wear on repeat and layer under sweaters and sweatshirts. Fun graphic baby tees that you can pair with jeans are also essential. If you want to dress up a bit for school, babydoll tops and cropped cardigans are a great option.
Skims, $48
Nordstrom, $39.50
Princess Polly, $44
Cotton On, $24.99
Motel, $46
H&M, $19.99
Skims, $48
Gap, $47
Zara, $39.90
Urban Outfitters, $36
Uniqlo, $49.90
Frankies Bikinis, $75
BOTTOMS:
Baggy jeans, sweatpants, and leggings are great options for pants to wear to school, especially when you want to keep it comfortable and casual. If you want to elevate your outfits, opt for a pleated mini skirt, midi skirt, or trousers.
Hollister, $39
Bershka, $35.90
Abercrombie, $60
Skims, $64
Skims, $64
Cotton On, $44.99
Hollister, $44.95
Edikted, $52.80
SHOES
We recommend a few pairs of sneakers that you can wear on repeat with any outfit. Ugg slippers are also an ideal option for colder, lazy days. Lastly, a pair of boots or ballet flats are perfect when you want to switch it up.
Adidas, $100
Alohas, $153
Ugg, $110
Adidas, $110
Dolce Vita, $99.90
Steve Madden, $159.95
ACCESSORIES:
Complete your high school outfits with accessories that suit your personal style. We recommend a big tote bag or backpack to carry your books, hair accessories to tie your looks together, and simple, everyday jewelry.
John Galt, $8
Emi Jay, $34
John Galt, $8
Souls, $40
Pacsun, $6.30
John Galt, $8
John Galt, $6
John Galt, $6
SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
Stand out with cute school supplies, tailored to your unique style and interests! From cool backpacks to custom patterned notebooks, shopping for school supplies that you love makes getting ready for the year a little bit more fun.
Victoria’s Secret, $25
Cotton On, $19.99
Herschel Supply Co., $54.99
Bougie, $14
Zazzle, $27.94
Baggu, $70
Baggu, $32
Moon Nude, $59.95
SCHOOL OUTFIT IDEAS:
So you got all of your essentials but don’t know where to start? Here are 10 outfit ideas for school so that picking your outfit each morning is one less thing you need to worry about. These pieces can be mixed and matched to create so many outfit combinations, so you’ll never run out of options!
For school uniforms:
Want to spice up your school uniform and make it feel like your own? Lucky for you, schoolgirl style is in! Below are our tips on how to make your school uniform cute with links to shop.
Shoes
Your shoe of choice will complete your school uniform! Whether it’s a ballet flat, chunky boot, sporty sneaker, or loafer, choose a shoe that suits your style & switch it up when you’re ready for a change.
Vagabond, $149
Alohas, $190
Steve Madden, $79
Bershka, $99.90
Socks
Have fun with your socks and go for details like frills, ruffles, bows, and patterns to add some personality & creativity to your school outfit.
Cider, $6
Cider, $7
Imogene And Willie, $28
Sandy Liang, $48
Backpack
Add a unique touch to your school uniform outfits with your bag of choice! Go for a patterned backpack, a big slouchy crossbody bag, or a structured tote. Add charms & ribbons to your bag to personalize it.
Moon Nude, $59.95
Longchamp, $155
Etsy, $16
Urban Outfitters, $12
Hairstyles
Try out new hairstyles and add hair accessories, like headbands, bow, claw clips, scrunchies, and small clips to tie your outfit together.
Good Squish, $46
Emi Jay, $32
Anthropologie, $25
Emi Jay, $24
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