Must Have Back-To-School Clothing

By Kristen Peuvion on August 23, 2014

Heading back to school isn’t only about the academics. Part of the fun of going back to school is all the shopping you get to do.

Starting the school year off with a bunch of new clothes is always fun and gives you a chance to update your wardrobe with some of the latest trends. This fall has some great trends that you should add to your closet as soon as possible.

Here’s a list of some must have back-to school-clothing.

Faux Leather Skirt

A faux leather skirt is a bold fashion statement, but definitely worth the risk!

Depending on what style of leather skirt you get, your look can be either girly or edgy. A skater style skirt will give you a more girly look, while a faux leather pencil skirt is a bit more edgy.

Throw it on for a party, or dress it down and wear it to class. Either way, you can’t go wrong with this piece in your back-to-school wardrobe.

image via kmkstyling.com/

Plaid Shirt

While a plaid shirt is already a staple piece in almost everyone’s wardrobe, plaid for this upcoming fall is stepping up its game. You’ll find it in stores in many more color options than you’ve seen in years past.

Think pastels, neon and sheer. And the great thing about plaid is that it is perfect for a college student. It’s super easy to just toss on with a pair of jeans and walk out the door, and not to mention it’s super comfortable.

Printed T-Shirt

Kitschy prints are throwback to 60s fashion when they were a huge trend. This fall they’re coming back in full force on shirts, dresses and sweatshirts.

Some popular prints in stores now are horses, cats, sunglasses and leaves, just to name a few. Sometimes these quirky prints can be a little over the top, so sticking with the print on a t-shirt is a way to still incorporate this trend in your wardrobe without the look becoming overwhelming.

Another good idea for styling this piece is layering. Wear a big chunky sweater over it and call it a day.

image via cichic.com

Track Pants

Sporty wear was a trend that many designers featured in their shows for Fall 2014. Top designers took a break from their usual couture collections and had a go at athletic inspired looks.

Jersey type tops with logos like Tom Ford are replacing your average Nike t-shirt for a look that’s much more sophisticated and polished. You won’t look like you’re heading to the gym in this trend.

Because this trend was so popular, a great back-to-school piece to get is a pair of track pants. The bottom of the pants are tapered, almost giving the pants the look of a pair of leggings. They’re super comfortable and the perfect thing to wear to class.

image via gap.com

Suede Bag

Western is popular in the fashion world these days. To give this trend a go, forget the cowboy boots–a suede bag is a good way to do this trend right.

Often times western can look tacky and costume-like so it’s important to not go too over the top with this trend.

A suede bag with some fringe on it will jog people’s memories of the Old West–not have them thinking you’re the next Woody from Toy Story–making it the perfect western-inspired accessory to top off your look.

image via seventeen.com

Pastel Earrings

People often think that pastels are meant for the springtime, but that’s not the case.

Pastels do scream spring, but the light colors look just as good in the fall and people are starting to wear this trend year round.

If you’re feeling a little nervous about trying pastels in the fall, though, earrings in a pastel color are the way to go. They are small enough to not be overwhelming, but you’re still incorporating the trend in your outfit.

image via bigblondehair.com

So stop stressing out about school and enjoy the perks that come with it. Back-to-school shopping is always fun because you get to add some of the latest trends into your wardrobe for everyone to see.

With these must have back-to-school clothing items in your closet, you’ll be starting off your new school year in style!

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