Back To College

Maybe you just cleared ssc and are going to college for the first time. Or maybe it's a new year at college and you want a new you. What ever the reason, you want to work your wardrobe stylishly with back to college outfits and have a little cash to spend. Then use this guide to turn heads your way as you walk down the campus of your college.

THINGS YOU SHOULD INVEST IN

The first thing you need to invest in are staples. That means one pair each of black jeans and blue jeans (skinny fit), tees in black, white and 3 solid colours of your choice, a pair of shorts, a pair of flats, sneakers and beige or black heels. If you have all or some of these, make them work.

Next invest in experimentation- printed or coloured jeans, graphic tees, an oversized sweater, one or two dresses and layers. If you have or can buy, go for a jacket or two and scarves.

Now we get to the looks.

1.  THE CASUAL

Keep it simple but stylish- Blue skinny fit jeans with a white tee, a plaid or flannel shirt if you have one, a statement necklace and small earrings with flats or sandals.

You can also do shorts (if your college allows them) or leggins/ jeans with an oversized sweater and sneakers with your hair up in a bun. Keep it minimal with a chunky bracelet.

2.  THE CHIC

So maybe today is a little special. On such days, go for a nice dress like a fit and flare and combine that with maybe a contrast jacket, sandals, earrings and open hair.

Another look can be the muscle tee with jeans, half tied hair, sandals and bracelets.

You can also do some printed floral jeans or coloured jeans or the most recent trend palazzo pants with a solid or graphic top, heels and maybe a jacket to finish the look. Hoop earrings would go best with this.

3.  THE PARTY

Getting invited to a party is a big deal when you are in college so if you do get invited, do a nice dress with a big statement necklace, a small bracelet, heels and a small purse and a big smile.

If you are into that sparky stuff, you can do a sequined shorts or sparky shorts with a nice top or over sized sweater and sparky sneakers. Since there is so much spark keep the jewellry minimal.

I would add that do a little make up. Do NOT cake your face please, just a touch of maybe bb cream, a little tinted lip gloss (matt if possible), and liner should do the trick. If liners are too tricky for you, just use the kajal pencil on the upper lash line, it works that way too.

College is for fun time and you are young only once so don't be afraid of trying new things. You can colour your hair or put a few extensions, try some coloured eye shadow, wacky prints or bohemian styles, the campus is your playground. And don't go buying too expensive stuff if it's hard on your pocket, affordable alternatives are always available. Please refer to my beginner's make up guide for the same.


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