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Fresh back to school outfits for the college crowd

While the back to school season may be the last thing on your mind since summer has just started, it's never too early to start looking for ways to freshen up your wardrobe. Often the best deals on fall fashion can be found in the summer, so it's worth keeping an eye out for those cool coats and stylish boots even when the mercury is rising. Here are some back to school ideas and tips on how to score the hottest styles for the upcoming school year.

Tips for building a terrific back to school wardrobe

  • Shop out of season: Even in the summer you'll be able to find great clearance deals and sales for fall and winter, so always keep a lookout!
  • Scan for sales: Even if you don't normally shop in a particular store, it's worth stepping in if you see a sale sign. You may be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Some good online places to look for sales and coupons are RetailMeNot.com and eBillme's coupons and rebates page.
  • Bring a friend: If you keep an open mind, your pals may spot something that you wouldn't usually pick up for yourself. This is especially good if you're looking to switch things up and revamp your wardrobe.
  • Pile it on: Clever layering will make summer clothes work for the fall and winter too! Vests, scarves, jackets and leggings can add warmth to tank tops, T-shirts and dresses.

Great back to school fashions for women

Back To School Fashions For WomenCollege is a great place to showcase your personal style, whether you're into skater chic or preppy blazers. But as any girl can attest, even if you're set in your fashion ways, it's a drag to have to pull out that sweater you've had for the past three years at the start of the school year and try to get a fresh back to school look out of it. So what are some of the hottest back to school outfits for women for the fall 2010/11 season, and where can you get them?

It's never too early to start shopping for fall fashions!

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Military fashion

Military Jackets at eBillmeThe military trend is really big at the moment, but don't worry, it's not all about fatigues and camouflage, as this season is really about subtle military touches. A great way to add an army flourish is with a military jacket, such as the Angel Kiss Military Jacket pictured here, which is available from Sears.

Another simple way to spice up your back to school style is with aviator sunglasses, so check out the great selection at AC Lens.

For more tips, here's a great article on the new military styles: Women's Military Clothing Trend

Leggings

Leggings at eBillmeNo longer just for the dance studio, you'll now see leggings everywhere, in all seasons. They're the perfect fall and winter accessory to get extra mileage out of your favorite leg-baring skirts and dresses, and some fashionistas have even taken to wearing leggings like pants. With tons of cute legging designs and styles now available, including denim, tie-dyed and capri, it's easy to dress up your back to school clothing.

Start with something basic like the Allison Brittney Legging shown here and pair it with a colorful tunic (Kmart has a really cute selection) for both comfort and style.

Do you have a favorite back to school outfit? Share it!

  • IscahDesigns Oct 14, 2010 @ 4:17 am | delete
    Fall favorite: chocolate brown tank top layered over a lacy white tank top, with a tan corduroy jacket, and soft tan wool capri pants that tie with ribbons at the hem.
  • eBillme Sep 20, 2010 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Layering is great too - I personally like to get extra mileage out of my summer tank tops with shrugs and cardigans, or you can put a sleeved top under a tank. And leggings are always a nice trendy alternative to long johns for keeping you warn when wearing a skirt or dress in the fall.

    Thanks for the comment, GramaBarb!
  • GramaBarb Sep 17, 2010 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    I have been invited to speak to some college students so I was looking for some tips :) I'm too old for leggings - so I will stick with my personal layered style.
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Back to school styles for men

Back To School Fashions For MenWhile guys often have an easier time deciding what to wear, it's still helpful to keep a few back to school fashion essentials in mind to ensure you make a good impression in the back to school season (whether it's on your professor or that cute classmate).

Even if you're a casual jeans-and-t-shirt kind of dude, consider switching it up with a couple of more formal pieces, as they can not only be used for college but also for dates or job interviews.

Here are some ideas for both classic fall styles and the newer back to school trends for men for the fall 2010 season.

The striped shirt

Striped Shirts at eBillmeThe classic striped shirt is a really easy way to expand your back to school style, especially as you can find it at almost any store that sells menswear. Of course, it's a perfect dressy look that you can use for any formal occasion when you add a tie and dress pants.

But it's also very easy to incorporate into a more casual back to school outfit - simply wear it with jeans and with the sleeves rolled up if it's a long-sleeved shirt, or leave it completely unbuttoned over a plain white T-shirt or ribbed tank. The fashion-forward male can also opt to wear the striped shirt with a matching vest for an avant-garde look.

Try the Attention Men's Long Sleeve Striped & Embroidered Shirt from Kmart.com on for size - it's a great shirt that perfectly navigates the line between preppy and casual.

Tweed

Tweed at eBillmeTweed is an awesome men's fall fashion trend for 2010 as the average guy won't have to worry about looking overly flashy when wearing tweed, plus it's also a very functional fabric that's durable and moisture resistant.

As with the striped shirt, you can wear tweed in a variety of ways - as a hat, like the Bailey of Hollywood Lord 25204 Black Tweed cap from Shoebuy.com, or as a jacket. As tweed is a warm fabric, it will also keep you toasty during the sometimes chilly back to school season.

For the more unconventional guy, these days tweed can also be found adding a hint of preppiness to sneakers and gloves. And anyone who's looking for a way to update the popular plaid look of the past few years will find tweed to be a subtle, yet trendy change.

Want to read more about fall 2010 trends for men's back to school styles? Check out this Askmen.com article: New York Fashion Week: Major Trends.

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Will you be shopping for back to school in the summer?

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Definitely! No better time to shop for deals!

eBillme says:

I even like shopping in the winter for summer clothes - just nabbed a sweet sleeveless top yesterday AND a winter jacket. How's that for multitasking?

IscahDesigns says:

Go with the sales! Sounds like a great choice! .....now, which school should I go back to? ;-)

No way! It's too early and I like to wait.

 

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