Girls, it’s that time of year when we prepare to go back to school. For most of us, this brings up mixed emotions. Some of us love it; others hate going back.
It can be a really stressful time between saving money and doing reading prep. Not to mention, what are you going to wear?
You are overwhelmed, and it’s the last thing you want to think about. That’s where I come in to help you with this blog post. I have noted some style tips and outfit inspiration to help you ease the transition back to school. So girls, we’re gonna be cool this year.
The casual queen look
We tend to overcomplicate outfits, thinking our looks have to be nothing short of genius. However, this is not the case.
The casual look involves combining a few pieces you already have in your closet to create an elevated look.
Think basic staples: an oversized cardigan layered over a cropped tank top to recreate this look, gorgeous girls.
Pair your favorite light-wash flared pants with your plain white cropped tank top, and add a cropped yellow sweater if it’s a little chilly. You have a basic but impressive look.
Brown is the moment, outfit
We all know neutral colors are in for 2026, but if they aren’t styled correctly, they can look like a hot mess. The way to go with styling neutrals is to go by the undertones; for example, ask if the item of clothing is a warm undertone or a cool undertone.
Pair like with like.
Don’t match a cool and a warm undertone, as the clothing will look muddy.
To recreate this look, pair a peplum skirt with a brown belt, add a cool-toned gray sweater and a cool-toned leather jacket, match the shade of the leather jacket to your boots, and there you go; you’ll be a cool girl.
Elena Gilbert meets Coquette
If you’re a girl who grew up in the early 2000s or simply love The Vampire Diaries, Elena Gilbert’s look is for you.
Upon rewatching, one thing I noticed was Elena Gilbert’s hourglass figure. Although it’s probably mostly genetic, styling plays a huge role in achieving a snatched look.
Elena Gilbert wears low-waisted flare jeans, which accentuate her waist whilst elongating her legs. And the classic long babydoll style adds to the youthful aesthetic while showcasing her waist.
A mistake I see a lot of young girls make is that they wear crop tops and high-waisted jeans, which can distract you from your waist. I suppose the point I’m trying to make is to dress for your body type as well as your style.
Because girls, you are gorgeous and deserve to look your best. With that being said, to recreate this look, you’ll need a pair of low-waisted, flared or loose-leg jeans or baggy pants.
Add your favorite T-shirt; just make it slightly longer so you don’t have to violate the dress code. Add a huge crop sweater, and you’re Elena Gilbert ready to meet the Salvatore brothers.
Double denim
When in doubt, pull out the double denim, girls.
Why does it work so well, you might question. It creates unusual harmony; if you don’t know what visual harmony means, your look is given, girls.
To recreate this look, all you need is your favorite denim jacket and loose-leg denim trousers.
If you want to give that really bold effect, choose a brighter color denim, and there you have it. Pair with your favorite shoes, and you will be unstoppable this fall.
Serena van der Woodsen-inspired look
Picture this: you’re spotted in Grand Central Station after your boarding school, looking effortlessly cool. If you want to be the cool girl this year, look no further than old masters, aka Serena van der Woodsen.
If you want to recreate her look, all you need is to use low-rise jeans, a suede jacket, and a neckbandana in a brown polka-dot pattern. Pair this look with your favorite combat boots, and there you have it. You’ll be the new IT girl in school.
Ballerina off-duty look
This look embodies what I imagine a ballerina would look like off duty.
When she’s out and about and taking breaks from dancing, it’s giving princess.
If you want to recreate this look, you’ll need to borrow your grandma’s pink sweater, or you’ll have to go to the thrift store to buy one.
Pair this with a polka–dot peplum top and oversized loose-leg light wash jeans, and the star of the show is the ballerina flats. For extra jazz, add your hair to a claw clip, and there you have it: instant ballerina vibes. The cozy, effortless look.
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Y2K girly.
Y2K has changed to more mob wife and vintage t-shirt style. This stuff encapsulates what I’m trying to say.
To recreate this look, take your favorite vintage graphic tee and pair it with straight-leg, t-shirt print pants, and add your favorite leather jacket and white headband, and you’re gorgeous.
Latte girl look
If a latte had an outfit, this would be it.
Pair your favorite loose-leg straight pants with a belt, and add a latte-colored top with polka dots, and there you have it: your latte girl.
90s baby look
This look has the most it–girl vibes out of all of them, in my opinion.
I mean, just look at how aesthetic the peplum striped shirt is. And not to mention, these would be perfect with your favorite jeans. Such a lethal combo.
Chill day in fall look
Some days fall can feel like winter; that’s why it’s good to be prepared and buy a few wintry pieces.
One of my favorite wintry pieces is definitely an off-the-shoulder white knit piece.
I mean, just look at the photo. It embodies classiness and elegance. Pair it with low-rise straight-leg and baggy jeans, and there you have the perfect look.
Bohemian baddie look
This look is a chef’s kiss. I mean, come on, just look at the bandanas and the frayed texture.
It’s just giving a quintessential cool girl.
To recreate this look, add a bandana kind of pirate tie style, combined with brown flared loose-leg jeans and a cropped white top. It’s giving Dua Lipa vibes for sure.
The tomboy comfy look
There’s something so powerful about wearing clothes you’re comfortable in, physically and mentally.
This kind of look is probably when you fall asleep in a class, so let’s recreate it.
Add a grey oversized sweater, loose jeans, light jeans, and a red leather jacket, and your favorite chain. Add white and red trainers for an extra bit of spice.
Preppy girl in fall
Nothing screams back to school like preppy outfits. Think plaid skirts, oversized cashmere sweaters. That’s what I’m talking about when I say this. To recreate this look this year, add your favorite loose-leg jeans with an oversized brown sweater. Underneath the sweater, add your favorite oversized shirt, underneath add a suede blazer-style jacket, and there you go. The perfect layered look.
The perfect layered look
The perfect layered look has a formula.
When it looks like a bunch of items were thrown together, it’s usually not the case.
If you were to look closely at this outfit, it has harmony and balance. What I mean by this is the layers are added to each part of the body.
For example, knee-high socks and a skirt and jumper to the torso. Shirt and jumper to the torso. Hence, girl, recreating the perfect outfit is all about balance.
Old money outfit idea
The secret to embodying the rich girl old money look is being an expert at crafting outfits of boring pieces. This outfit is a classic example of what you would describe as no piece of this outfit is too loud. But they all seem to work together to create a cohesive outfit. To recreate this look, borrow your boyfriend’s shirt, add a mini black skirt, tights, and longline Chelsea boots. Pair with your favorite sweater and you’re set.
A downtown girl look
This outfit has the same concept of the old money look, aka it involves pairing an oversized sweater and shirt together, making sure the jumper is slightly shorter. But instead of a skirt, pair this look with mid-rise flared jeans, and there you have it. You’ll be Rachel Green.
All righty girls, that sums up this week’s post.
Remember, the art of fashion is in the confidence you possess rather than the outfit itself.
So slay away and have a fabulous back-to-school time’
The 24 homamaker
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