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.
-30%
Rotate
Wool and alpaca-blend sweater Grey
$326.00
$465.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Georg wool and cashmere-blend sweater Grey
$600.00
$750.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Hodeida wool and cashmere sweater Beige
$788.00
$1,125.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Georg wool and cashmere sweater Blue
$600.00
$750.00
Mytheresa
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Joseph
Ribbed-knit wool-blend polo sweater Grey
$628.00
$785.00
Mytheresa
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Leset
Zoe cable-knit sweater Pink
$466.00
$665.00
Mytheresa
Max Mara
Wool and cashmere-blend sweater Grey
$815.00
Mytheresa
Gucci
Horsebit wool and cashmere sweater Red
$4,250.00
Mytheresa
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Patou
Cable-knit wool and cashmere sweater Grey
$1,141.00
$1,630.00
Mytheresa
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Bogner
Elana jacquard wool-blend half-zip sweater White
$525.00
$875.00
Mytheresa
Isabel Marant
Dahara open-knit sweater Beige
$860.00
Mytheresa
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.
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7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise cropped skinny jeans Black
$266.00
$380.00
Mytheresa
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Diesel
Jeans Black
$312.00
$485.00
Balardi
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Prima mid-rise skinny jeans Black
$395.00
Mytheresa
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Paige
Sasha Wide Leg Jeans Black
$397.00
$751.00
Balardi
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Stouls
Jacky suede skinny pants Black
$1,128.00
$1,410.00
Mytheresa
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Ottolinger
Women s Open Back Denim Pants Black
$321.00
$713.00
Slam Jam
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AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Legging Ankle low-rise skinny jeans Black
$266.00
$380.00
Mytheresa
Haikure
Vicky Jeans In Black Moon
$558.00
Balardi
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.
Christian Louboutin
Suprabooty 85 suede ankle boots Black
$1,695.00
Mytheresa
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Bogner
Shearling-lined suede ankle boots Beige
$288.00
$575.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Speed 2.0 sneakers Beige
$1,290.00
Mytheresa
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Robert Clergerie
Zarina shearling-lined suede snow boots Grey
$459.00
$765.00
Mytheresa
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Tory Burch
Georgia T Monogram suede ankle boots Beige
$511.00
$730.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Adoxa 70 leather ankle boots Black
$1,895.00
Mytheresa
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PARIS TEXAS
Bettina 25 leather ankle boots Brown
$796.00
$995.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Condra 55 suede ankle boots Black
$1,995.00
Mytheresa
Gianvito Rossi
Lyell 85 suede ankle boots Green
$1,730.00
Mytheresa
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Robert Clergerie
Albane suede platform ankle boots Brown
$372.00
$930.00
Mytheresa
Saint Laurent
Jill 75 leather ankle boots Black
$2,305.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Leather ankle boots Black
$1,695.00
Mytheresa
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.
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Seven 7
Jeans Denim Blue
$299.00
$345.00
Balardi
Victoria Beckham
Alina Jeans Blue
$923.00
Balardi
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ERL
Men s Breakwater Wash Jeans Indigo Blue
$232.00
$463.00
Slam Jam
Levi's
Jeans Grey
$268.00
Balardi
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Gallery Dept.
G Time La Flare Jeans Blue
$3,245.00
$4,136.00
Balardi
Levi's
Jeans Light Denim Blue
$299.00
Balardi
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Givenchy
Jeans Blue
$893.00
$1,298.00
Balardi
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.
Burberry
Mini Burberry Check backpack Beige
$1,750.00
Mytheresa
LAMBERT
Womens Maude pebbled backpack Black
$145.00
Simons
Prada
Nylon backpack Black
$2,950.00
Mytheresa
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Pinko
Pinko Bags.. Black
$541.00
$764.00
Balardi
Gucci
Ophidia GG medium backpack Brown
$3,865.00
Mytheresa
Prada
Re-Nylon logo backpack Black
$3,750.00
Mytheresa
Burberry
Mini leather-trimmed backpack Black
$1,750.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Explorer backpack Black
$1,590.00
Mytheresa
Miu Miu
Leather-trimmed corduroy backpack Brown
$3,700.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Backparis leather backpack Black
$2,690.00
Mytheresa
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Donsje
Kapi leather backpack Pink
$82.00
$117.00
Mytheresa
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Donsje
Kapi leather backpack Pink
$100.00
$143.00
Mytheresa
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.
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
J.ING
Mat T-shirt Dress
$88.00
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.
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Tory Burch
Good Luck T Monogram leather sneakers Beige
$314.00
$448.00
Mytheresa
Golden Goose
Stardan embellished leather sneakers White
$860.00
Mytheresa
Alexander McQueen
Oversized leather sneakers White
$860.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Howell leather sneakers White
$300.00
Mytheresa
Loewe
Flow Runner suede sneakers Beige
$1,200.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
3xl mesh sneakers White
$1,650.00
Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana
Airmaster sneakers Black
$1,275.00
Mytheresa
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Tod's
Suede sneakers Beige
$546.00
$780.00
Mytheresa
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.
Courrèges
Courrèges Reedition cropped vinyl jacket Black
$1,900.00
Mytheresa
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7 For All Mankind
Teddy-trimmed denim jacket Blue
$357.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
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Toteme
Quilted cotton jacket Beige
$693.00
$990.00
Mytheresa
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Jacquemus
De Nîmes denim jacket White
$994.00
$1,420.00
Mytheresa
Ganni
Bow-detail denim jacket Blue
$740.00
Mytheresa
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Self Portrait
Embellished cropped denim jacket Grey
$392.00
$560.00
Mytheresa
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MUGLER
Denim-paneled cropped jacket Blue
$823.00
$1,175.00
Mytheresa
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Ganni
Peplum denim jacket Blue
$473.00
$675.00
Mytheresa