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.
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater Blue
$56.99
Rue La La
Kobi Halperin
Lisa Funnel-Neck Shimmer Knit Sweater Black
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater Red
$48.00
Rue La La
Kobi Halperin
Lisa Funnel-Neck Shimmer Knit Sweater Gray
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Brooks Brothers
Cable Knit Sweater White
$39.00
Rue La La
-30%
Rotate
Wool and alpaca-blend sweater Gray
$283.00
$405.00
Mytheresa
-21%
Giuseppe Di Morabito
Womens Sweaters Black
$525.00
$662.00
LUX LAIR
Eileen Fisher
Missy Waffle-Knit Funnel-Neck Sweater White
$148.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-38%
Loewe
Sweaters Blue
$876.00
$1,424.00
Yoox.com
Dior
Brown Open Knit Key-hole Neck Jumper Size XS
$346.03
HEWI
-75%
Elisabetta Franchi
Tops White
$76.00
$307.00
Yoox.com
Akris
Popcorn Knit Mock-Neck Sweater Black
$835.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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.
Veronica Beard
Beverly Skinny Flare Jeans Black
$548.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-93%
R13
Jeans Black
$41.00
$593.00
Yoox.com
Joe's
The Charlie High-Rise Ankle Skinny Jeans Black
$188.00
Anthropologie
-20%
Jean Paul Gaultier
Womens Jeans Black
$1,025.00
$1,284.00
LUX LAIR
-30%
7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise cropped skinny jeans Black
$199.00
$285.00
Mytheresa
Carolina Herrera
High Waisted Skinny Pant Black
$288.99
Rue La La
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.
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Yellow
$170.00
Anthropologie
Vince
Elora Leather Boot Black
$178.99
Rue La La
Franco Sarto
Marcus Bootie in Black at Nordstrom, Size 5.5
$190.00
Nordstrom
UGG
Classic Ultra Mini Boots Beige
$160.00
Anthropologie
Sorel
ONA AVE Leather Boot Black
$92.99
Rue La La
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Beige
$170.00
Anthropologie
Steve Madden
Nexie Bootie in Black Leather at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$169.00
Nordstrom
Franco Sarto
L-Josiah Leather Bootie
$79.99
Rue La La
Blondo
Seravina Waterproof Bootie in Java Suede at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$169.95
Nordstrom
FitFlop
Fitflop Wylder Leather Boot Black
$51.00
Rue La La
-39%
Nordstrom
Ainsley Chelsea Boot in Black at Nordstrom, Size 8.5
$79.00
$129.95
Nordstrom
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.
Joe's
The OG Paris Straight Ankle Jean
$71.99
Rue La La
Ermenegildo Zegna
Mens Stonewash Denim 5-Pocket Jeans Gray
$875.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Loewe
Mid-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans Blue
$990.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-3%
Versace
crystal-embellished jeans - men - Cotton - 30 - Blue
$3,220.00
$3,311.00
FARFETCH
One Teaspoon
Legends Pacifica High Waist Mom Jean Blue
$26.99
Rue La La
-74%
J Brand
Jeans Blue
$71.00
$269.00
Yoox.com
Joe's
The OG Paris Straight Ankle Jean
$80.99
Rue La La
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.
Cole Haan
Delancey Leather Backpack Brown
$111.00
Rue La La
Hammitt
Hammitt Hunter Black Brushed Gold Red Zip Med
$395.00
Hammitt
-67%
Michael Kors
Backpacks Brown
$172.00
$529.00
Yoox.com
Hammitt
Hammitt Hunter Backpack Dune Silver Lrg
$525.00
Hammitt
Canada Goose
Clair Long Coat Black Label
$1,225.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Hammitt
Hammitt Montana Backpack Black Gunmetal XL
$995.00
Hammitt
Tumi
Pickleball Bag Black
$450.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Tiffany & Fred
Fold-Over Smooth Leather Crossbody Blue
$179.99
Rue La La
Bao Bao Issey Miyake
Flat Geometric Backpack Gray
$995.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-20%
Tumi
Raina Leather Backpack in Black/Gunmetal at Nordstrom
$599.00
$750.00
Nordstrom
Terrain
Woven Forager Backpack
$78.00
Anthropologie
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.
Michael Kors
Sequined Midi T-Shirt Dress Brown
$2,550.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Moncler
x EE72 by Edward Enninful Midi Dress Black
$930.00
Neiman Marcus
Victoria Beckham
Gathered T-Shirt Midi Dress Pink
$1,250.00
Neiman Marcus
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
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 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
-86%
Nike
V5 RNR Washed Coral sneakers - women - Rubber/Fabric/Mesh - 6.5 - Pink
$99.00
$710.00
FARFETCH
New Balance
530 Sneakers Pink
$110.00
Anthropologie
-25%
New Balance
Gender Inclusive 9060 Sneaker in Rose Sugar/Angora at Nordstrom, Size 10.5 Womens
$112.49
$149.99
Nordstrom
-25%
New Balance
Exclusive 327 Sneakers Beige
$78.75
$105.00
Anthropologie
Puma
Palermo Sneakers White
$85.00
Anthropologie
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.
Pilcro
The Weston Cape Denim Boyfriend Jacket by Pilcro Blue
$148.00
Anthropologie
AllSaints
Clay Denim Jacket in Washed Black at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$389.00
Nordstrom
Eileen Fisher
Plus Classic Collar Jacket Brown
$89.99
Rue La La
-40%
BDG
Luca Zip-Up Denim Jacket in Light Vintage at Nordstrom, Size X-Large
$65.39
$109.00
Nordstrom
Cynthia Rowley
Detachable Collar Jacket Blue
$200.00
Rue La La
Frame Denim
The Swing Jacket
$448.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Pilcro
Sherpa Denim Mixed Utility Jacket
$178.00
Anthropologie
