The most exciting thing about summer vacation ending was picking out the perfect back to school outfit. I remember I was in school how important it was to pick out my 1st day of school look. First impressions are important after all (something I’ve learned even more as I’ve grown up!) With so many awesome style trends out there to rock this new school year, it can be hard to navigate which one is for you. Which is why I’m sharing a few back to school outfit ideas of my own. Whether you’re looking for something classic, casual, or preppy, these looks are sure to make a statement!
Back to School Outfit for Middle & High School Girls
In middle school, the trendy thing to do was wear a t-shirt under whatever strapless top you had. It certainly kept many of us from getting sent to the office for not following dress code. However, since then I’ve learned that a simple cardigan or blazer works just as well at keeping an outfit modest.
Both my younger sisters are in middle school this year and I definitely feel like the t-shirt layering trend is back. Though I must admit, my sister rocks it way better than I did. Because she wears her outfits so well, I wanted to share a few of her looks with you.
Outfits for College Girls
Dorm life in college is prime time for lounge clothes. That is, for most people. I always have a tendency to over dress, which I’m 100% ok with. However, I totally understand the comfy athleisure trend. In an effort to combine these two styles, I’m sharing a few tee & skirt combos that I’m totally loving. I’ve also included a couple snapshots from my freshman college year. As you can see, I didn’t live in Florida, and I was not about the leggings life.
Dressy vs. Casual
Lastly, I’m sharing my two go to looks for this new school year season. I may not go to school anymore, but I do work next to one. It’s fun to put yourself in the kids shoes sometimes. One look is much dressier than the other with a classic straight lace dress while the other combines a fun graphic tee & wrap skirt.
Shop this Look: Flamingo Tee // Wrap Skirt // White Keds // White Tote
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3 Comments
Rachel Palmer
Cute outfits! I’ve been eyeing a pair of white Keds this summer to wear with a skirt just like yours. Are they good to wear all day? Do you wear them with no show socks?
Thank you!
Rach
Danielle
I wear them all day and find them very comfortable! (Mine are even a little small & they’re comfortable). I don’t typically wear socks with them, but no show socks would work great I’m sure!
PRINK
OH DANIELLE, YOUR OUTFIT IS SO CUTE AND FEMININE, I LOVE THAT STRIPED SHIRT AND THAT SKIRT IS PRETTY AWESOME, WITH SOCKLESS WHITE KEDS, PRETYT PERFECT COMBO, I LOVE NO SOCKS KEDS LOOKS, SO WONDERFUL, TENDENCY AND COMFY, I AM PRETTY MUCH OVERFLOWING WITH TOO MUCH INSPIRATION, YOU’RE EXPLODING IN STYLE, I CAN’T HANDLE IT, I AM ABOUT TO EXXXXXXXPLODEEEE!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!