12 Beyond Cool Ways to Do Collegiate Prep

All the utility of a white oxford blouse, twice the cool factor.

Such a quick and easy way to smarten casual fare, like floral dresses and slouchy tees.

With the help of playful appliqués and a high contrast color scheme, the old school letterman jacket gets an It girl upgrade.

Keep the conservative design in check with at least one bolder element—we love the idea of a floral pant or metallic skirt—mixed in.

The button front skirt: your bodysuit collection’s best friend. 

For a casual twist on your party-ready LBD, throw this on top.

High rise, slim cut, and flared above the ankle just so, fashion’s new wave of baby bell jeans instantly update the rest of your basics.

The most sophisticated take on school girl skirts? A structured wrap cut with an abstract argyle graphic.

Velvet smoking slippers with a stacked heel make every outfit read more expensive—even if it’s just a T-shirt and jeans.

In glossy patent leather, slide on mules feel polished enough to pair with office attire (but still work wonderfully with denim, too). 

Step one to achieving Ali McGraw’s iconic ‘70s era style: suede over-the-knee boots in warm autumnal tone.

A mini knapsack in powder blue leather may not hold many books but, man, is it cute.