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.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable-Knit Wool-Cashmere Sweater - Navy Blue
$322.95
Italist
Self Portrait
Argyle Wool Sweater - Charcoal Gray
$330.45
Italist
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable-Knit Wool-Cashmere Sweater - Navy Blue
$333.30
Italist
-60%
Rebecca Taylor
Taryn Knit Top in Cream at Nordstrom, Size Medium White
$132.00
$330.00
Nordstrom
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cable-Knit Wool-Cashmere Sweater - Purple
$333.30
Italist
Ulla Johnson
Lila Wool Open Knit Sailor-Collar Sweater
$550.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Allude
Perforated Boatneck Sweater - Beige
$267.76
Italist
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.
-33%
The Attico
Black Cotton Cargo Womens Pants
$807.00
$1,206.00
LUX LAIR
Dolce & Gabbana
Cotton Stretch Skinny Denim Jeans - Black
$219.29
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Skinny Mid-Waist Denim Jeans - Black
$245.39
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Skinny Denim Jeans - Black
$245.39
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Skinny Cotton Denim Jeans - Black
$245.39
Italist
Darkpark
Michelle Jeans - Black
$348.56
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Skinny Denim Jeans - Black
$245.39
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Skinny Mid Waist Jeans - Black
$245.39
Italist
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 Boot Brown
$170.00
Neiman Marcus
Stella McCartney
Eco Leather Chelsea Boot - Brown
$470.56
Italist
Maison Margiela
Tabi Leather Split-Toe Booties Black
$1,490.00
Neiman Marcus
Celine
Leather Chelsea Ankle Boot - Black
$674.51
Italist
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Ambition Annabeth Booties - Black Size 10.5
$200.00
Cole Haan
Eastland
Jasmine Boot Blue
$30.99
Rue La La
Cole Haan
Womens Haisley Ankle Boots - Brown Size 5.5
$240.00
Cole Haan
Maeve
Pointed-Toe Sock Booties Brown
$188.00
Anthropologie
Cole Haan
Womens Blanche Snip Toe Chelsea Booties - Black Size 10.5
$200.00
Cole Haan
Maeve
Pointed-Toe Sock Booties White
$188.00
Anthropologie
Cole Haan
Womens Haisley Ankle Boots - Black Size 10.5
$240.00
Cole Haan
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Blue
$175.00
Anthropologie
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.
Jil Sander
Cropped Denim Jeans - Black
$575.53
Italist
Loewe
Mid-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans Blue
$990.00
Neiman Marcus
Rotate
Laced Straight Leg Jeans - Blue
$325.39
Italist
Loewe
Mid-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans Blue
$990.00
Bergdorf Goodman
1989 STUDIO
Five-Pocket Denim Jeans - Blue
$211.93
Italist
Valentino Garavani
Men & apos;s Straight-Leg Jeans Blue
$1,150.00
Neiman Marcus
Thom Browne
Japanese Raw Indigo Selvedge Denim Jeans - Navy Blue
$628.72
Italist
Brunello Cucinelli
Mid-Rise Monili Trim Wide-Leg Jeans Blue
$1,700.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
-32%
Coperni
Black Cowhide Womens Backpack
$659.00
$963.00
LUX LAIR
-40%
Ganni
Black Small Bucky Nylon Backpack
$267.00
$445.00
GANNI
Moschino
Logo Lettering Backpack - Beige
$263.60
Italist
Terrain
Woven Forager Backpack
$78.00
Anthropologie
-23%
Fendi
Blue Cotton Womens Backpack
$1,921.00
$2,502.00
LUX LAIR
Coccinelle
Grained Cowhide Backpack - Green
$278.22
Italist
Akris
Small Grain Leather Backpack
$1,880.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Love Moschino
Quilted Polyurethane Backpack - Brown
$243.88
Italist
-38%
Balenciaga
Red Color Leather Suede Backpack (Pre-Owned)
$560.00
$909.00
LUX LAIR
Guess
Backpack - Gray
$172.56
Italist
-3%
Louis Vuitton
Vintage Montsouris Monogram Canvas Brown Canvas Backpack Bag (Pre-Owned)
$927.00
$959.00
LUX LAIR
Fendi
FF Jacquard Nano Backpack Charm - Brown
$629.65
Italist
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.
Darkpark
Frida Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress White
$740.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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
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.
Dolce & Gabbana
Leather Low-Top Sneaker - White
$470.56
Italist
On
Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Stella McCartney
Chunky Canvas Sneaker - Black
$439.56
Italist
On
Cloud x Tempo Training Sneakers Pink
$180.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Volley Sneaker - White
$195.08
Italist
On
Cloud x Tempo Training Sneakers White
$180.00
Anthropologie
Veja
Whiblaamr Sneaker - Multicolor
$197.52
Italist
-22%
Dolce & Gabbana
Multicolor Polyamide Athletic Womens Sneakers
$552.00
$707.00
LUX LAIR
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.
Alo
| Denim Knit High-Waist Skirt in Bright Red, Size: Medium
$148.00
Alo Yoga
-50%
Ganni
x Disney Daisy Duck Denim Oversized Jacket Size XXS/XS - Brown
$287.50
$575.00
GANNI
Alo
| Denim Knit High-Waist Skirt in Espresso/Black, Size: Medium
$148.00
Alo Yoga
-30%
Maeve
Square-Neck Cutaway Denim Vest Jacket Gray
$89.95
$128.00
Anthropologie
Blank NYC
Army Brat Quilted Jacket Green
$168.00
Anthropologie
Blank NYC
Fuzzy Wuzzy Denim Jacket Beige
$158.00
Anthropologie
-30%
Maeve
Square-Neck Cutaway Denim Vest Jacket Gray
$89.95
$128.00
Anthropologie
Pilcro
Cohen Funnel-Neck Bomber Jacket Brown
$168.00
Anthropologie
