Back To School Shopping 2015

So....I honestly go shopping all year round. But right before the start of the school year, I like to load up on a few specific types of clothing. For a lot of people, college means the ability to wear sweats or your pajamas to class. But for me, I like to look put together. Sure, there might be minimal makeup on my face, but my outfit tells it all. 
I'm going for a law degree, so it is important for me to at least start to dress the part. I have a feminine, classic, preppy style. I enjoy floral prints, neutral tones, and stripes. But I have to say that not everyday is perfect. I do have my more casual days, but I try not to stray far from being put together. I'll probably have a look book coming up soon. So, let's get started.

Cardigans

                                                      (that is not me in the picture!)

I love cardigans. I also hopped on the cardigan a little late, but I've collected so many throughout the years. I love them because they are so simple that you can throw them on with a shirt and a pair of pants. I also like them because they are a lot less high maintenance than a blazer. While a blazer can really tie an outfit together, they will definitely get wrinkled if you throw them in your school bag for later in the day. Most of my cardigans are grey. I try to get out of my comfort zone by wearing my red and blue cardigans, but the grey ones are my favorite. My all time go to cardigan has studs at the front which gives it an edgy, but classic look. I like shopping for cardigans of all sorts of colors at H&M and Banana Republic for cardigans that I like to invest in. 

Dressy Tank Tops

These go hand in hand with cardigans. I like to wear a fun color or pattern with a grey cardigan or tuck them into a skirt. I go for more flowy tops because they hide food babies, and they also hide funny bumps that your pants may create. If there was a trendy pattern, I always try to find it in a tank top form just to mix it into my outfit without having it scream its existence. Dressy tank tops are also good for any occasion. Sometimes when I have to go from class to work, they make for a great two in one transition piece. My favorite places to shop for these pieces are in the basics section of H&M for those solid colored pieces and at Nordstroms for more fun pieces. 

Yoga Pants

Okay, this is where I get to cheat a little. I'm not going to lie, I sometimes do like wearing yoga pants to class when I really don't have time to put my outfit together. I also enjoy wearing them to the library when I study. They are much more stretchy than jeans so they're more comfy during long periods of times. I don't wear them often, but I do stock up on yoga pants around this time of year. 

Jeans

(Also not me in the picture)

Jeans are the most versatile piece of clothing that anyone could ever have. I know that for me, dark wash jeans go with every outfit. Every school year, I buy multiple pairs in different cuts. Personally, boot cut jeans are my favorite because they go with my chucks and flats. I like to wear skinnies with my boots and my straight legged jeans when I have more casual outfits. I always have to get my jeans tailored because I am so short, and most inseams will run above 25 inches. My favorite place to get jeans are at Nordstroms. I can't say enough good things about Citizens of Humanity jeans, they will be my all time favorite. 

Flats

Now, I don't wear sneakers very often because I feel like flats are more dressy and they are more comfortable. I tend to go for brighter colored flats because they stand out better against my dark washed jeans. I have multiple pairs of the same pair of flats because I love them so much! They're great for wearing to any occasion, and they don't give you as much pain as wearing heels everyday! My favorite flats are from Clarks. I especially like cap toed flats. 

There you have it. Where did you do back to school shopping this year? Or have you even gotten around to that, yet?