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Let’s face it, there are a plethora of things to be stressed out about when a new school year starts – one of them being having a couple decent outfits to live off of for the next year. Outfits make or break your day, and let’s be honest, some days it’s the only thing that keeps you going. With the stress of college and life on your shoulders, clothing shouldn’t add any extra anxiety which is exactly why I have curated the ultimate must-have guide for your back-to-school closet to start the year off right.
- basics
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If you are struggling to find out where to start, always go back to the basics. You want to have a good few staple basics in your closet to serve as the foundation for your wardrobe. You can start doing this by investing in your neutral, everyday colors such as black, white, and nudes. Not only do these colors go with almost everything, you are bound to have a solid outfit to dress up and down anytime you want.
- Outerwear
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Although sticking to the basics is always a good idea, spicing up the closet with fun colors and unique styles is the perfect way to introduce a piece of yourself into your wardrobe. For this step, I would recommend delving into your personality as a whole and picking a few good quality pieces that screams you. Although I recommend you do this step all on your own, here are some examples:
Abercrombie Cropped Vegan Suede Shearling Jacket
Finesse Kala Moon Body Print Midi Dress
- Athleisure
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I can’t count how many times athleisure has saved my life in my college career. Long day and don’t feel like wearing jeans? Athleisure is there to save the day. Not only is it a comfortable choice, but there are so many brands and pieces out there that make you feel and look good. It is always a good idea to invest in a good pair of leggings and a hoodie to save for that day where you don’t feel like trying but also want to present yourself.
- Intimates
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This may not be the typical category you would think of, but you would be surprised how much intimates can impact your outfits. You want to be comfortable, and not be picking up your bra every two seconds. Investing in quality intimates will help you save money and be comfortable at all times.
- Accessories
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Now that we have clothing down, getting a few statement pieces to accessorize can help enhance your outfits. I especially love this because you can get really creative with it and start to dig into what you may or may not be into. Here are some ideas to get you started off:
- Shoes
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You may be able to get away with getting cheap pieces of clothing for your closet, but shoes are the one item I recommend you don’t skimp out on. It’s important that you have a good quality shoe that not only does the job but a) lasts you a good while b) is fashion forward c) can go with a majority of your fits and d) is comfortable for you to be walking around campus all day.
1460 Smooth Leather Lace Up Boots
