Classic Back-to-School Clothes

This revamp on the prep-school blazer may borrow from the schoolyard, but it's just as perfect for taking to the office if you're not headed back to class. Play it off your skinny pants and leather pleats to further the vibe.


Alice + Olivia Lanna Single Button Blazer ($396)

Truthfully, this classic school staple hasn't changed much, except to say that the ways to style it up are a lot more laid-back than the buttoned-up, over-ironed versions we sported in class years ago. This time around, roll up your sleeves and do the half-tuck with your favorite skinny jeans and flats to channel the scholarly vibe off-campus, too.


Madewell True Love Shrunken Oxford ($60)

This season, we're updating the old-school favorite in a slick leather iteration. The pleats may pay homage to the classic, but this look is fresh and cooler than your middle-school varieties.


Rebecca Taylor Pleated Leather Mini Skirt ($495)

While we'll always have a soft spot for our trapper keepers and locker backpacks (remember those?), we're upgrading to a structured leather satchel with a touch of tough-girl studding.


Rebecca Minkoff School's Out Large Alex Satchel ($295)

Those plaid jumpers and school dresses were sweet at the time, but this revamp on a class-appropriate look is also one you can kick back in on weekends or style up with ankle boots for a cool-girl-on-campus effect.


Gap Roll-Sleeve Striped Shirtdress ($60)

Our starched khakis from school days past continue to haunt us. This year, reach for a skinny-fit pair in a bold hue to pair with your blazers and button-downs.


Paige Denim Los Feliz Skinny Pants ($189)