Whether you’re preparing for Fresher’s Week or gearing up for a new term, now is the perfect time to upgrade your wardrobe and cultivate your own personal style. From the latest trends to classic staples, we’ve got everything you need in our five back-to-uni looks:
1. Study in Style
Girls
Ideal for lectures and seminars, the Women’s Burnt Orange and Black Vijacquard High Waist Wide Leg Pants by Vila emulate a sophisticated and professional style. The bold print is fresh off the London Fashion Week runways, so you can be confident that your look reflects the latest trends too. Pair with chunky trainers, like the Women’s Bright White Alameda Lace Trainers by UGG, and a relaxed vest for a casual feel or smarten up with a striking fitted top, like the Michael Kors Women’s Bone Satin Wrap Top.
Guys
Take your style up a notch with the Men’s Tobacco Benni Straight Fit Chinos by Replay and you’ll be ready for anything on campus. Coupled with a simple tee, like the Versace Jeans Couture Men’s White Logo Emblem S/s T-Shirt, and the Barbour Men’s Dark Brown Bushtail Suede Trainers, you can dress chinos down for a more casual feel. Alternatively, create a preppy silhouette in the Hugo Men’s White Kenno Slim Fit L/s Shirt.
2. Jeans and Knits
Girls
For flexible, laid-back style, jeans and knits are hard to beat. From an early morning tutorial to meeting friends in the campus coffee shop, the right jeans will take you everywhere you want to go. To stay on trend this term, try the Women’s Indigo Mom Fit Jeans by Armani Exchange and the Women’s Black Vijeggy Ana Denim Jeggings by Vila.
Chunky knits are the order of the day, particularly in Autumn and Winter when you’ll want to wrap up warm on your way to lectures or the library. If you want to stand out from the crowd and add some colour to your wardrobe, pair the Women’s Blue Zebra Crew Neck Knitted Top by PS Paul Smith with mom-fit jeans or a skinny fit
Guys
If there’s one look you’re going to rock time and time again at Uni, it’s jeans and knits, but you don’t have to repeat the same look on a loop. Add the Armani Exchange Men’s Dark Blue J13 Slim Fit Jeans, Versace Jeans Couture Men’s Blue Black Dundee Slim Fit Jeans, and Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Gary Indigo Bleeker Slim Fit Jeans to your wardrobe and you’ll have enough variety to carry you through the entire academic year! Wear with fitted knits, like the Paul and Shark Men’s Blue Knitted Roundneck Jumper or the Fred Perry Black/Shadedstone Classic Crew Neck for a slimline style and pair with stylish trainers like the Men’s Navy Rubberised Marina Del Ray Trainers by Android Homme for a classic look.
3. Easy-to-Wear Dresses
When you need a fashion-forward outfit in a hurry, an easy-to-wear dress will quickly become your new best friend. The Women’s Black Foil Logo Dress by Love Moschino is ideal for a smart-casual, with a touch of glamour, for example. Alternatively, try the Calvin Klein Women’s Black Side Repeat Logo Hoodie Dress for cosy campus style.
Platform trainers are all the rage this season, as shown at this year’s London Fashion Week, and they’re the perfect choice to accompany casual dresses, so give yourself a lift with the Armani Exchange Women’s Black Chunky Trainers or switch things up in the Love Moschino Women’s Natural Heart Daily Running Trainers.
4. Bold Colour, Bold Style
Vibrant colours and big prints are all over the runways this season, so why not set your status as a trendsetter by embracing showstopping shades and bold patterns?
Girls
Hit the ground running with the Women’s Violet Assorted Adelphie Delphine Wide Pants by French Connection and you’re sure to make a good impression amongst your new classmates. Alternatively, the Versace Jeans Couture Women’s Black/Gold Baroque Garland Leggings are a great way to channel a casual style with the latest trends.
If you’re wearing block colour bottoms, you can go all out with patterns and prints on shirts, knits, and tees, so make the most of the opportunity to showcase on-trend colours and shapes. The Women’s Pink Bird L/s Shirt by PS Paul Smith is a great way to embrace a bold print with subtlety, while the Women’s Black Rose Print L/s Shirt, also by PS Paul Smith, is an eye-catching option bursting with pattern and colour.
Guys
If you want to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe, try the Men’s Navy Poly Blend Sweat Pants in contrasting blues by Boss or go all out with the Versace Jeans Couture Men’s Hydrangea Blue Logo Tape Sweat Pants. Alternatively, complement block colour bottoms with louder prints and colours, like the Black/Gold Men’s Baroque Logo Print L/s Shirt by Versace Jeans Couture or the Men’s Cobalt Mini Man T-Shirt by Karl Lagerfeld.
5. Joggers and Sweats
Whether you’re hanging out with flatmates, nipping to the shops, or dragging yourself to a lecture after a late-night partying, joggers and sweats are a must-have Uni look. The ultimate loungewear, you’ll find yourself accessorising your favourite sweats simply so you can wear them everywhere!
Girls
Rock a cute print in the Ugg Women’s Vintage White Leopard Kantner Printed Lounge Pants or opt for chic grey with the Women’s Fossil Grey Two Tone Monogram Joggers by Calvin Klein. With the Women’s Cream White Logo Sweatshirt or the Women’s Black Love Crop Sweat Top, both by Love Moschino, you’ll have everything you need for a go-to laidback look.
Guys
For flexible style, the Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Classic Beige 1985 Sweat Pants are just what you’re looking for but, if you’re looking for all-purpose joggers, try the Athleisure Men’s Dark Blue Hover Sweats by Boss Athleisure. With on-trend tees and stylish trainers to complete the look, you can relax in style – no matter what time of day it is!
Gearing Up for a New Term
It isn’t just books, laptops, and coursework you need to have ready for your first day back at college or Uni! With these five essential back-to-uni looks, you can ensure your style up to date and on-trend when you return to campus. Whether you’re meeting new flatmates, making a good impression on future lecturers, or planning parties in Fresher’s Week, our style guide gives you everything you need to plan your Uni wardrobe!
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