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%
Max Mara
Hodeida wool and cashmere sweater Beige
$788.00
$1,125.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Georg wool and cashmere sweater Blue
$525.00
$750.00
Mytheresa
Brunello Cucinelli
Striped wool, cashmere, and silk sweater Beige
$3,000.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Cordova
Kitz ribbed-knit wool-blend ski top Pink
$500.00
$625.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Wool and cashmere-blend sweater Grey
$571.00
$815.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Joseph
Ribbed-knit wool-blend polo sweater Grey
$550.00
$785.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Bogner
Elana jacquard wool-blend half-zip sweater White
$525.00
$875.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Frankie Shop
Tala wool-blend polo sweater Beige
$180.00
$225.00
Mytheresa
Chloé
Chloé Logo wool and cashmere sweater Beige
$1,540.00
Mytheresa
Max Mara
Ribbed-knit wool top Pink
$410.00
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
-51%
Dsquared2
Jeans Black
$477.00
$973.00
Yoox
-20%
Dolce & Gabbana
Mid-rise skinny jeans Black
$900.00
$1,125.00
Mytheresa
-54%
Dr. Denim
Jeans Black
$37.00
$81.00
Yoox
-30%
Dolce & Gabbana
High-rise skinny jeans Black
$868.00
$1,240.00
Mytheresa
Diesel
Jeans Black
$331.00
Balardi
-30%
Frame Denim
Le High Skinny jeans Black
$227.00
$324.00
Mytheresa
-47%
Paige
Sasha Wide Leg Jeans Black
$402.00
$762.00
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.
-60%
Robert Clergerie
Albane suede platform ankle boots Brown
$372.00
$930.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Suprabooty 85 suede ankle boots Black
$1,695.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Robert Clergerie
Zarina shearling-lined suede snow boots Grey
$459.00
$765.00
Mytheresa
Gianvito Rossi
Joelle leather ankle boots Brown
$1,890.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tory Burch
Georgia T Monogram suede ankle boots Beige
$511.00
$730.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Isabel Marant
Laeden leather ankle boots White
$750.00
$1,250.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Adoxa 70 leather ankle boots Black
$1,895.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Isabel Marant
Laeden leather ankle boots Black
$625.00
$1,250.00
Mytheresa
Dolce & Gabbana
DG suede ankle boots Black
$1,860.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Speed 2.0 sneakers Black
$1,350.00
Mytheresa
Christian Louboutin
Suede ankle boots Red
$2,095.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tod's
Suede ankle boots Beige
$781.00
$1,115.00
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.
Icon Denim Los Angeles
Jeans
$395.00
Balardi
Levi's
Womens Easy Dad straight jean Blue
$128.00
Simons
-24%
Sunflower
Loose
$340.00
$447.00
Balardi
-30%
Nine In The Morning
Pocket Cottton Jeans Blue
$226.00
$323.00
Eraldo
Levi's
Jeans Grey
$272.00
Balardi
-57%
Dismero
Jeans Blue
$152.00
$357.00
Yoox
-37%
Gallery Dept.
G Time La Flare Jeans Blue
$2,650.00
$4,194.00
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
LAMBERT
Womens Maude pebbled backpack Brown
$145.00
Simons
Burberry
Mini Burberry Check backpack Beige
$1,750.00
Mytheresa
-35%
Stella McCartney
Dartmoor Drawstring Flap Backpack Black
$759.00
$1,168.00
Eraldo
Christian Louboutin
Zip N Flap logo jacquard backpack Grey
$2,190.00
Mytheresa
LAMBERT
Womens Maude pebbled backpack Black
$145.00
Simons
Loewe
Military leather backpack Black
$3,090.00
Mytheresa
LAMBERT
Womens Maude pebbled backpack Blue
$145.00
Simons
Balenciaga
Explorer backpack Black
$1,590.00
Mytheresa
-23%
Pinko
Pinko Nylon Backpack Black
$321.00
$417.00
Balardi
Burberry
Mini leather-trimmed backpack Black
$1,750.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Vivienne Westwood
Medium George Check-pattern Logo-patch Backpack White
$419.00
$598.00
Eraldo
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.
-30%
Chloé
Chloé Lauren lace sneakers Blue
$592.00
$845.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Tod's
Leather-trimmed knit sneakers Black
$740.00
$925.00
Mytheresa
Gucci
Screener leather sneakers Red
$1,515.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Dolce & Gabbana
DG Cushion suede-trimmed sneakers Red
$764.00
$955.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Hogan
H698 suede platform sneakers Brown
$469.00
$670.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Versace
Galaxia suede-trimmed leather sneakers White
$508.00
$725.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Hogan
Hogan Cool leather and suede sneakers Beige
$375.00
$535.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tod's
Leather-trimmed tweed sneakers Beige
$603.00
$1,005.00
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.
-30%
J.W.Anderson
Corduroy-trimmed denim jacket Blue
$1,071.00
$1,530.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Denim Knit High-Waist Skirt in Black/Anthracite, Size: Medium
$148.00
Alo Yoga
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton bomber jacket Brown
$595.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Max Mara
Nettare denim jacket White
$532.00
$760.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Citizens Of Humanity
Lena embroidered cropped denim jacket Blue
$805.00
$1,150.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Veronica Beard
Adelaide laser-cut cropped cotton jacket White
$704.00
$1,005.00
Mytheresa
Courrèges
Courrèges Reedition cropped vinyl jacket Black
$1,900.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Blumarine
Cropped shearling-trimmed denim jacket Red
$1,128.00
$2,255.00
Mytheresa
