Back to School Style for Grown-Ups

For some, a fantasy back to school wardrobe may resemble the clothes worn by the cast of Pretty Little Liars--cocktail dresses, four-inch heels, etc. Our fantasy back to school wardrobe is, for the most part, equally out of reach for many teens, but a little more practical. Also, we haven't seen the inside of a school in years unless you count that Kate Young for Target prom party. But, who cares? Click through for some totally adorable school-inspired clothes and accessories we'd be snatching up if we were actually going back to school this fall. (Instead, we'll probably just buy the same stuff and wear it during fashion week.)
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For some, a fantasy back to school wardrobe may resemble the clothes worn by the cast of Pretty Little Liars--cocktail dresses, four-inch heels, etc. Our fantasy back to school wardrobe is, for the most part, equally out of reach for many teens, but a little more practical. Also, we haven't seen the inside of a school in years unless you count that Kate Young for Target prom party. But, who cares?

Click through for some totally adorable school-inspired clothes and accessories we'd be snatching up if we were actually going back to school this fall. (Instead, we'll probably just buy the same stuff and wear it during fashion week.)

Nerdy Glasses

1. Warby Parker, $95 2. MOSCOT, $240 3. Oliver Peoples, $340 4. Steven Alan, $195

Schoolgirl Dresses

1. Étoile Isabel Marant, $435 2. Steven Alan, $248 3. Steven Alan, $358 4. Topshop, $76

Schoolboy Blazers

1. J. Crew, $200 2. Steven Alan, $455 3. Zara, $139 4. The Row, $1,250

Preppy Socks

1. A.P.C., $35 2. American Apparel, $13 3. Brooks Brothers, $20 4. Urban Outfitters, $14

Functional Flats

1. Bass, $85 2. A.P.C., $500 3. Keds, $34.95 4. Salvatore Ferragamo, $425

Pencil Cases 1. Comme des Garcons, $215 2. Herschel Supply Co., $25 3. Clare Vivier, $197 4. Samudra, $65

Backpacks

1. Steven Alan, $475 2. Fjällräven, $55 3. Herschel Supply Co., $50 4. Pierre Hardy, $1,795

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