Back-To-School Wardrobe

I can't believe it's almost August. College gals, you know what that means. It's time we brace ourselves for summer to be over and classes to begin. 

Back-to-school shopping is a big deal. You have to get NEW supplies, textbooks, and most importantly... clothing! 

I find this time of the year so hard to shop for clothing because while it's still scorching hot in NYC, the fall is quickly approaching, and my go-to summer mini skirts will no longer be the item I reach for. 

I've been gaining
 some inspiration 
from YouTubers recently.
 Have you guys seen shopping hauls on YouTube? Check this one out:

While I don't necessarily buy the things YouTubers show, it's still fun to gain some inspiration. The best hauls are known as "try on hauls" where the YouTuber will show the item on themselves so you can see how it fits. This helps the viewer see the item on an actual human body as opposed to simply holding it up. 

I also gain a lot of inspiration from different Instagram pages. This one is my favorite. Below are screenshots of my favorite posts they've created. 

These are all parts of different look-books. Obviously I'm not going to wear this type of clothing to my 8AM classes, but I for sure use these pictures as inspiration to curate my new wardrobe for Fall 2018.

Notice how Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin spice up athletic wear or sweatshirts? I love doing this, especially for my classes or errands outfit. 

Try screen shotting some style photos you like. You may end up finding similar items to your favorite pieces celebrities wear. 

These outfits are comfy AND cute. 

A few things you must remember for updating your own wardrobe:

1) It's called UPDATING for a reason. You should still keep the wardrobe you already have. Simply add new pieces.

2) Look back to my closet post on how to clean out your closet/ organize it. This will help you. 

3) Shop when stores have summer sales. Normally things go on sale towards mid July. 

4) Assess what you currently have/ need, and work from there. 

5) Notice what the new trends are, and buy according to what you think will stay.

6) Buy pieces you know you'll be comfortable wearing to school. My style can include pieces that are not appropriate for college (I'm a fan of crop tops and mini skirts,) so while I still buy these pieces, I try to limit myself when I'm specifically shopping for school. 

7) Know that trends are going to change!! Don't buy too many new things until you get a better feel for what the new trends are. 

Also...

I've created a short shopping list you can use for back-to-school shopping:

• Jeans- stylish/ trendy pairs AS WELL AS classic, plain jeans
• Other pant options (possibly trendier pairs)
• Black leggings (college necessity, duh...)
• Sweatshirts 
• Sweaters
• Shirts (wide range of styles)
• Staple school bag
• Fun accessories
• Shoes (changes depending on weather)
• Skirts/ dresses of your choice
• Shorts if you live in warm weather
• New athletic wear (we all wear leggings and a sweatshirt sometimes)
• Going out clothes (dresses, skirts, nicer options)

It's always hard for me to go back to school. Taking a 3 month break for summer and coming back to a heavy workload can be intimidating and stressful. Shopping for new clothes can make the adjustment a little more fun.