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
-30%
Max Mara
Hodeida wool and cashmere sweater Beige
$788.00
$1,125.00
Mytheresa
Brunello Cucinelli
Striped wool, cashmere, and silk sweater Beige
$2,730.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Georg wool and cashmere sweater Blue
$525.00
$750.00
Mytheresa
Loewe
Double L asymmetric wool sweater Yellow
$1,650.00
Mytheresa
The Row
Nari wool sweater Blue
$2,370.00
Mytheresa
Frankie Shop
Tala wool-blend polo sweater Beige
$225.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Leset
Zoe cable-knit sweater Pink
$466.00
$665.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Cordova
Kitz ribbed-knit wool-blend ski top Pink
$500.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Joseph
Ribbed-knit wool-blend polo sweater Grey
$550.00
$785.00
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.
-30%
Stouls
Jacky suede skinny pants Black
$987.00
$1,410.00
Mytheresa
-85%
R13
Jeans Black
$86.00
$593.00
Yoox
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Prima mid-rise skinny jeans Black
$395.00
Mytheresa
-65%
HUGO BOSS
Jeans Black
$86.00
$244.00
Yoox
-30%
7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise cropped skinny jeans Black
$266.00
$380.00
Mytheresa
-47%
Paige
Sasha Wide Leg Jeans Black
$397.00
$751.00
Balardi
-30%
AG - Adriano Goldschmied
Legging Ankle low-rise skinny jeans Black
$266.00
$380.00
Mytheresa
-64%
Dr. Denim
Jeans Black
$29.00
$81.00
Yoox
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
Toteme
50 leather ankle boots Black
$1,100.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Leather ankle boots Black
$1,695.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Valentino Garavani
VLogo leather ankle boots Black
$1,246.00
$1,780.00
Mytheresa
Saint Laurent
Jill 75 leather ankle boots Black
$2,305.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Robert Clergerie
Albane suede platform ankle boots Brown
$372.00
$930.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Speed 2.0 sneakers Beige
$1,350.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Condra 55 suede ankle boots Black
$1,995.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Adoxa 70 leather ankle boots Black
$1,895.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Gianvito Rossi
Joelle 70 velvet booties Black
$936.00
$1,560.00
Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana
DG suede ankle boots Black
$1,860.00
Mytheresa
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Bogner
Shearling-lined suede ankle boots Beige
$288.00
$575.00
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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Dsquared2
Jeans White
$282.00
$518.00
Yoox
Levi's
Womens Easy Dad straight jean Blue
$128.00
Simons
-24%
Sunflower
Loose
$335.00
$441.00
Balardi
-77%
Diesel
Jeans Blue
$68.00
$295.00
Yoox
Levi's
Jeans Grey
$268.00
Balardi
-76%
Lee
Jeans
$29.00
$122.00
Yoox
-27%
Gallery Dept.
G Time La Flare Jeans Blue
$3,012.00
$4,136.00
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.
Prada
Re-Nylon logo backpack Black
$3,750.00
Mytheresa
-54%
Jimmy Choo London
Backpacks Black
$1,405.00
$3,069.00
Yoox
Balenciaga
Explorer backpack Black
$1,590.00
Mytheresa
-63%
Michael Kors
Backpacks Brown
$195.00
$529.00
Yoox
Miu Miu
Leather-trimmed corduroy backpack Brown
$3,700.00
Mytheresa
-79%
Emporio Armani
Backpacks Pink
$138.00
$643.00
Yoox
Christian Louboutin
Zip N Flap logo jacquard backpack Grey
$2,190.00
Mytheresa
LAMBERT
Womens Maude pebbled backpack Black
$145.00
Simons
The Row
Sporty leather-trimmed backpack Brown
$1,920.00
Mytheresa
LAMBERT
Womens Maude pebbled backpack Blue
$145.00
Simons
Prada
Nylon backpack Black
$2,950.00
Mytheresa
-39%
Gabs
Backpacks Green
$226.00
$369.00
Yoox
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.
Dolce & Gabbana
Airmaster sneakers Black
$1,275.00
Mytheresa
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Hogan
H672 suede-trimmed leather sneakers Beige
$306.00
$510.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tod's
Suede sneakers Beige
$546.00
$780.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Howell leather sneakers White
$300.00
Mytheresa
Gucci
Ace leather-trimmed GG sneakers Beige
$990.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
3xl mesh sneakers White
$1,650.00
Mytheresa
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Hogan
Skyscraper leather sneakers White
$468.00
$669.00
Mytheresa
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Dries Van Noten
Croc-effect leather sneakers Brown
$498.00
$711.00
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.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton bomber jacket Brown
$595.00
Mytheresa
Isabel Marant
Joseline denim jacket Pink
$955.00
Mytheresa
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MUGLER
Denim-paneled cropped jacket Blue
$823.00
$1,175.00
Mytheresa
Courrèges
Courrèges Reedition cropped vinyl jacket Black
$1,900.00
Mytheresa
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Blumarine
Cropped shearling-trimmed denim jacket Red
$1,128.00
$2,255.00
Mytheresa
Jacquemus
Cropped denim jacket Blue
$1,170.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Corduroy-trimmed denim jacket Blue
$606.00
$865.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Jacquemus
De Nîmes denim jacket White
$994.00
$1,420.00
Mytheresa
