Back to School: Collegiate Fashion Trends

More than anything, college style is all about looking good without looking like you’re trying too hard. And let's be realistic--chances are, you won't be going heavy on the Edwardian fashion or rock rebel chic clothes.

Luckily, collegiate fashion is In. Think preppy collared shirts, vests, and cardigans--and sporty chic track jackets, polos, and henley shirts.

What should you be wearing for a fresh, collegiate look? Whether or not you'll be attending classes this fall, Style Intelligence Report has the answer for you:

Men

• Sports-inspired items, like track jackets,
  
• Patterned sport shirts,
• Cardigans,
• Knit ties,
  
• Fitted polos,
• T-shirts over polo shirts (or sport shirts), and
  
• Denim, as usual.

Women

• Cropped anything: blazers, sweaters, and pants,
• Henley shirts (a casual nod to Nautical fashion),
  
• Cardigan sweaters,
• Vests,
  
• Premium denim: as the prices rise, the popularity of status denim only increases,
• Oversized sunglasses with square-shaped frames,
  
• Plaid and Tweed, and
  
• Sports-inspired items (e.g. track jackets, tennis tank tops).

For more information, check back next week for our back-to-school packing list. We'll drill down on Exactly what you'll want to have hanging in your closets.