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.
Anne Klein
Cable Knit Sweater White
$69.99
Rue La La
-61%
Dolce & Gabbana
White Floral Wool Pullover Sunflower Womens Sweater
$545.00
$1,386.00
LUX LAIR
Dior
Brown Open Knit Key-hole Neck Jumper Size XS
$346.52
HEWI
Alaia
Sculptural Hooded Rib-Knit Sweater
$3,650.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Akris
Popcorn Knit Mock-Neck Sweater Black
$835.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Fate
Mock Neck Cable Knit Sweater Brown
$49.99
Rue La La
Majestic Filatures
Button-Down Rib Knit Wool Sweater
$335.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Officine Générale
Laya Mock-Neck Lyocell and Wool Knit Sweater Brown
$295.00
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
$328.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Theory
High-Waist Jean Black
$229.99
Rue La La
Veronica Beard
Beverly Skinny Flare Jeans Black
$548.00
Neiman Marcus
Hudson
Blair Phoenix High-Rise Skinny Ankle Jean Black
$38.99
Rue La La
L'agence
Marguerite Coated Modal Denim High-Rise Skinny Jeans Black
$265.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-30%
Dolce & Gabbana
High-rise skinny jeans Black
$577.00
$825.00
Mytheresa
-65%
Saint Laurent
Womens Black Cotton Skinny Stretch Pants (Size: 28)
$244.00
$695.00
LUX LAIR
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 Ultra Mini Boots Beige
$160.00
Anthropologie
Seychelles
Mid Suede Boot Black
$98.99
Rue La La
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Beige
$170.00
Anthropologie
Cole Haan
Norella Suede Bootie
$99.99
Rue La La
Stella McCartney
Spur Vegan Suede Ankle Booties
$1,045.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Söfft
Violet Boot
$49.99
Rue La La
UGG
Classic Mini II Boots Yellow
$170.00
Anthropologie
Adrienne Vittadini
Pazzi Bootie
$39.99
Rue La La
Miz Mooz
Luna Ankle Boot in Kiwi at Nordstrom, Size 6.5
$174.95
Nordstrom
Ferragamo
Ninette Knit Sock Sneaker Brown
$349.99
Rue La La
-30%
Moma
Ankle boots Black
$342.00
$486.00
Yoox.com
Clarks
Camzin Loop Leather Boot Brown
$49.99
Rue La La
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.
Current Elliott
The Mom Crescent Straight Leg Jean
$49.99
Rue La La
Ermenegildo Zegna
Mens Stonewash Denim 5-Pocket Jeans Gray
$875.00
Neiman Marcus
Loewe
Mid-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans Blue
$990.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-57%
Dismero
Jeans Blue
$152.00
$357.00
Yoox.com
Tom Ford
Mens Straight Leg Jeans Gray
$930.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-35%
-60%
Momoni
Jeans Blue
$112.00
$278.00
Yoox.com
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.
Bugatti
Central Backpack Brown
$99.99
Rue La La
Canada Goose
Clair Long Coat Black Label
$1,425.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Cole Haan
Delancey Leather Backpack Brown
$159.99
Rue La La
-25%
Piquadro
Blue Leather Womens Backpack
$304.00
$403.00
LUX LAIR
Akris
Ai Small Leather Backpack Black
$1,790.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-38%
La Martina
Blue Polyurethane Women Womens Backpack
$234.00
$375.00
LUX LAIR
Longchamp
Le Pliage Original Medium Canvas Backpack Black
$169.99
Rue La La
-51%
Coccinelle
Rosso Leather Women Womens Handbag Red
$328.00
$664.00
LUX LAIR
Bric's
Gondola Tiglio Leather Backpack Black
$209.99
Rue La La
Bric's
X-Collection Excursion Backpack Green
$79.99
Rue La La
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
Darkpark
Frida Long-Sleeve T-Shirt Dress White
$740.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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
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.
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
-29%
Nike
Womens Zoom Air Fire Shoes in Grey | DR7852-001 Gray
$88.97
$125.00
Nike
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
-18%
Nike
Womens Air Force 1 Sage Low Shoes in White | AR5339-100
$101.97
$125.00
Nike
Rag & Bone
Retro Slim Mixed Leather Sneakers Black
$288.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-38%
Nike
Womens Dunk Low Shoes in Black | HV4388-001 Red
$80.97
$130.00
Nike
-39%
Nike
Womens Shox TL Shoes in Grey | HV2520-001 Gray
$114.97
$190.00
Nike
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.
L'agence
Janelle Slim Raw-Edge Jacket
$415.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-30%
Cinq à Sept
Gina Cinched Denim Jacket
$276.50
$395.00
Neiman Marcus
Alexander McQueen
Denim Blazer Size 38/91 Blue
$405.21
HEWI
Eileen Fisher
Plus Classic Collar Jacket Brown
$58.00
Rue La La
Rag & Bone
rb Miramar Cotton-Terry Hoodie
$358.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Hudson
Chore Jacket Black
$85.00
Rue La La
Frame Denim
Chore Denim Jacket
$398.00
Bergdorf Goodman
