Schoolhouse Rock

This past couple of weeks, many students have been going back to school, rather it be middle school, high school, or college.  I remember this time of the year was not my favorite because it meant the end of summer and the start of homework.  Even though I loathed going back to school, it was an opportunity to see the up and coming fashions being worn and also the beginning of football season!  Below I have concocted three outfits suited for autumn which are collegiate inspired that references both the innocent and rebellious personas.

 

The Rebel with a Fashion Cause

 According to stereotypes from movies, anyone who wore a leather motorcycle jacket to school was considered a rebel.  These people lived by their own rules, especially how they dressed.  As a tribute to the rebels and t-birds of the classic teen movies, I added a black leather jacket to a classic collegiate plaid oxford shirt.  To keep the look rebellious, I stuck with black skinny cigarette pants a là the Pink Ladies of Grease and red stilettos to add a feminine touch.  A topknot keeps the look modern while having a rockabilly vibe.

 

 

Plaid shirt (American Eagle); Black pants (Gap); Leatherette jacket (Lauren Conrad Collection at Kohl's); Red belt (Target); Red Stilletos (Charlotte Russe)

 

The Class President

Displaying a clean, tailored silhouette, this look embodies an authoritative and sophistication woman, who is well-known for her involvement in school.  I paired the classic letterman cardigan sweater with tailored navy trousers.  The red tee and heels adds some youthful freshness to the ensemble, while the long pearls keeps the look conservative and classic.  This outfit would be perfect for a day at a business casual office setting.

 

 

 

Letterman sweater (Forever 21); Navy Trousers (Gap); Red tee (Kohl's); Red Stilletos (Charlotte Russe); Pearls (my Grandma's vintage jewelry)

 

 

The Innocent Bookworm

This outfit is paying homage to my Catholic school roots. Even though we weren’t required to blazers or skirts with knee-high socks, every prep school I have read in books or have seen in movies and on television, references these familiar items.  To recreate the innocent schoolgirl identity, I combined a wool pleated skirt with a cream turtleneck and knee high socks.  Brown oxford shoes, thesignature navy boyfriend blazer, and a headband polish the preppy look while a layered chain necklace gives it an edge.  Although, I’m not in school anymore, this outfit would be great for a day at the library or a café.

 

 

Cream turtleneck (BCBG Max Azria); Navy Blazer (H&M); Wool pleated skirt (Gap); Knee high socks (Target); Oxford shoes (Steve Madden at Dillard's); Chain necklace (a gift)

 

What do you think of these outfits?  Would you wear a collegiate inspired look?  How would you wear this trend?