This document provides fashion tips and trends for back-to-school outfits for the fall semester. It suggests incorporating blazers, scarves, leather pieces, hats, 90s-inspired styles, peplum tops, trench coats, denim layers, wedge sneakers, and patterned skirts into outfits. Each trend is accompanied by a short description and example photo for how to stylishly wear the item on campus. The overall document aims to help readers explore new fashion while taking their personal style to the "collegiate level" for the cooler fall weather.

2. College is all about exploring new
things and taking chances, so why not
start off the school year by playing
with your personal style? After all,
cooler temps mark more than just the
start of a new semester -- autumn also
brings cool new trends to try.
Welcome to Chic University, where
back-to-school outfits take fall trends
to the collegiate level. Class is now in
session.

3. The Back-to-School
Blazer
Bring some serious style to class with
this ready-to-hit-the-books look. A
long, dark-colored blazer is not only
practical for chillier weather, but it also
emanates a confident, big-woman-on-
campus vibe. To style this look, be sure
to pick a blazer that hits at or below
your hips and pair it with distressed
jeans and a colorful graphic tank.
Complete the look by rolling the
sleeves up to expose your wrists and
adding a chunky watch -- you don’t
want to be late to your next class!

4. The In-Between Scarf
Though it’s not quite time for the cozy
knit scarves of winter, adding a thin
cotton scarf to your back-to-school
look is on-trend for fall. Accessorize a
laid-back outfit with a colorful,
patterned scarf by wrapping it only
once around your neck or letting it
hang loose. To add even more color to
a neutral outfit, layer a couple
lightweight scarves in contrasting
colors.

5. Grease Lightening
Remember the last scene in “Grease”
when Olivia Newton John appears as
newly-styled Sandy and everyone’s
jaws drop? That high-impact factor is
easy to achieve with this daring fall
trend. Black leather is bold, so be sure
to keep it simple. Start with just one
leather piece, like a jacket or pants,
and add casual jeans or a black tee.
For the ultimate statement, keep
everything black and add a pop of
color with a bright hat like Hilary Duff.
Jaws will drop all over campus.

6. Top It Off
From beanies to bowlers, this fall
trend is easy to pull off since there are
so many choices. Add a neutral fedora
to a casual tee and jeans, or pair a
colorful neon beanie to a chunky
sweater and corduroy pants. For a
bohemian look, channel Nikki Reed
and don a cowboy trilby with a maxi
skirt and loose cotton blouse. You get
extra credit for combining two fall
trends if you add a leather jacket!

7. Time Machine
The 90s are back in a big way.
Combinations like crop tops, plaid
button-ups, and grungy graphic tees
paired with cutoffs or skorts are
popping up everywhere. For the full-
on grunge look, emulate Caroline
D’Amore and pair a plaid button down
with a jean or leather vest and add
gothic-inspired tights. Not ready to go
full-on grunge? For just a taste of the
90s, get nostalgic and try out this fall
trend on campus by throwing on a
graphic band tee and pairing it with
either boyfriend jeans or cutoffs.

8. The Everlasting Trend
Don’t put away your peplum just yet!
Thanks to its versatility, this trend is
sticking around for yet another season.
Headed to class? Pair a peplum top
with distressed capris or neutral
skinnies. For weekends, peplum
dresses and tops can be jazzed up with
metallic accessories.

9. The Statement Trench
If you add one thing to your fall
wardrobe, make it a statement trench.
They are fit for braving the chilly
weather while running from one class
to the next and will help your
wardrobe transition into winter . A
color-block trench in classic colors is a
surefire way to polish off any outfit.
Add gloves and a bright blouse
underneath, like Rihanna does here, to
complete the look.

10. Move Over, Jeans!
Always a wardrobe staple, jeans are a
great go-to when getting class-ready.
But denim on top is fall’s new look.
With button-downs and jean jackets in
washes galore, it's easy to find a
flattering piece of denim to don on
top. For a library-ready ensemble, pair
a denim shirt with corduroys. Want to
make a statement before you even
raise your hand in class? Channel your
inner grunge and pair a distressed
denim vest with a leather skirt and
over-the-knee boots. Feeling daring?
Try the all-denim look like Rabea Schif.
Use contrasting washes of denim on
top and bottom to break up all the
blue.

11. Stomp the Courtyard
Kick up your back-to-campus look with
new kicks: Wedge sneakers! Style a
quintessential fall look by pairing
wedge sneakers with skinny jeans, a
leather jacket and a thin scarf. These
comfy shoes work for weekends, too.
To achieve a unique going-out look,
wear them with a patterned minidress.

12. A+ Skirt
An A-line patterned skirt guarantees
grade-A school style. Pick one with a
lighter material and dark colors to pair
with black tights for chilly days. Mix it
up with a chunky knit sweater on top
to contrast the airy skirt, or combine
with an oversized jacket that ends
below the skirt like Ashlee Simpson for
a slimming look.
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