Monday, July 22, 2013

Back to School Style Must-Haves

I'm going back to my final year of high school, and I'll be the first to admit that it has taken me four years to figure out how I feel most comfortable and confident for school. If you're like me, and no uniform is in place at school, a few things can happen. 1, you can fall into the dreaded pattern of always wearing similar outfits. 2, you can get overwhelmed by the number of style opportunities awaiting you. 3, you can mourn the fact you are not donning a Constance uniform this September, *sobs


While B, S, and little J run the Upper East Side in uniform couture, we commoners are left to fend for ourselves in the sea of Nordstroms, J. Crews, Urbans, Anthros, Madewells, and more. It is SO important to make sure that, although we always keep up on seasonally trendy items, we invest in our essentials. So, I've put together a personal list of back to School Style Must haves!


Tops are one of the easiest items to change trends. So, when something funky and fun is spotting the covers of Teen Vogue and Cosmo, make sure that you don't invest too much in these simply seasonal items. While these perky pieces are trendy from time to time, make sure to keep some basics on hand. Stripes are always cute and easy to match, and every girl needs a basic sweater to wear too much. A white vneck is always handy, so don't be afraid to keep a couple at the ready. Chambray is such an essential, and looks great with white jeans, colorful and print bottoms, and with a lazy legging look. A simple peplum top adds instant girly flair; it looks polished without being too much of a statement. These classic pieces keep your wardrobe freshly stocked with basic neutrals to complement any clean cut look.


Shorts and skirts are a warm weather must have! Keep it simple with an A-line and a pencil cut, and keep the hem conservative but youthful. Don't be afraid of slimming patterns! With shorts, never wear anything to school that is uncomfortably short, but keep your looks polished with an appropriate length that's still fun.

It can get chilly pretty fast, so pants are a must. I'm a self professed jeanaholic, so I keep a few different pairs handy. It is always smart to have a comfy, cute pair of capris ready for that in between weather. But, don't forget a classic pair of skinnies! And of course, what would be back to school without a comfy, conservatively style pair of black leggings? 


And never forget your basic silver and gold jewelry. Of course your stack will change periodically, and perhaps your watch will too, but some pieces just say classic. Among these, we always have our pearls, chain linked bracelet, monograms, and bows!

Let the school bells ring! (But not for another month or so, please!)

1 comment:

  1. That statement about morning the fact that we aren't donning a Constance uniform is so accurate. I just finished watching it on Netflix and I'm so sad there aren't more episodes. It definitely wins as my favorite tv show.

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