No matter what time of year, the easygoing collegiate is a recurring fashion character we will see time and again. She’s unconcerned – her wardrobe, half of which has been copped from her boyfriend, either by inspiration or borrowing, must be unfettered because she’s too busy to try too hard. Blend these modern updates for a cosmopolitan twist on the confident coed – and bring a new sense of panache to the term “student body.”
1) J.Crew Boy Shirt in Vintage Camp Flannel: The plaid shirt: a campus standby for boys and girls. Pretend you copped your boyfriend’s flannel and wear this one size up, so it looks like you didn’t put a moment of thought into it. At J. Crew for $78.
2) J.Crew Cambridge Cable-Zip Crewneck Sweater: The cable-knit sweater is a prepster classic and a dorm-room staple. You need instant versatile coziness for long nights in the library and crisp afternoons lounging on the quad. Wear it in heather gray – this one has zipper epaulets for some spice – for casual neutrality. At J. Crew for $78.
3) Current/Elliot The Roller Jeans: Overtly distressed jeans can be a slippery slope, but with the right texture and fit, they’re ideal when for preppy pieces. Roll these semi-destroyed, slouchy yet skinny jeans at the cuff, the way they’re meant to be worn. On ShopBop for $229.
4) Church’s Sally Penny Loafers: The penny loafer: so un-cool it’s thoroughly avant-garde. Elect a traditional style – no twists or turns – like Church’s dark-oak leather and beat them up until it looks like you been sliding into them for years. On Net-a-Porter for $485.
5) 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Messenger Bag: Shark-embossed leather brings modernity to the messenger. This look is not about matching – go for it in jade and you’ve got a second splash of color with a relaxed attitude. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $750.
