6 Cool and Comfortable Back to School Outfits for Your First Day

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School starts up shortly and there is a lot of excitement surrounding that time. The one thing I remember was the excitement around planning the first week ensembles.

I know how hard it is to settle on the first-day ensembles. Everyone wants to make a good, first impression, especially if you are attending a new school. However, I remember how essential it is to be comfortable – especially with all the sitting in long lectures and walking across campus.

It is very easy to throw on a pair for sweats for your first day back to school outfit, but it is important for make a solid first impression.

Back To School Outfits

All of these school looks are casual. These looks all revolve around sneakers. Sneakers are the perfect comfortable shoe for a back to school look.

Black leggings or jeans are two options for the first week ensemble. Leggings give off a super relaxed vibe, but can be sophisticated with an oversized blazer.

There are plenty of easy to wear styles that are trending right now.

Before the first day of the fall semester comes around, scroll below for inspo on these on-trend looks you can easily copy for your back to school outfits.

Oversized Blue Shirt + Black Pants + Sneakers

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This look is put together and can be worn in a variety of ways.

Swap out the sneakers for loafers or throw a sweater over the shoulder for a preppier, collegial look.

Leather Blazer + Straight Leg Jeans + Sneakers

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Instagram @aimeesong

The black leather belted jacket is an unexpected take to a sweatshirt or blazer.

Finish off the look with sneakers for a cool girl vibe.

White Plisse Top + White Plisse Pants + Black Converse

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Instagram @fakerstrom

Plisse sets are an updated, chicer version of pajamas.

They are super chic, yet comfortable.

Oversized Blazer + Leggings + Sneakers + Vintage Sunglasses

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This one is my personal favorite.

It is such an effortlessly cool look, that integrates everyone’s favorite: black leggings.

The perfect back to school look.

Baseball Cap + White Oversized Button Down + Black Pants + Sneakers

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Instagram @oliviafaeh

An oversized white shirt is one of the most versatile items in a closet.

It looks great just worn over black pants and finished with a pair of sneakers.

Black Blazer + Sweatshirt + Black Leggings + Sneakers

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There is nothing cooler than wearing a blazer over a sweatshirt.

For a chillier day, throw on a sweater over the blazer for a preppy look.