The holidays are ending, the crisp autumn air is starting to be felt and suddenly you realize you have nothing to wear to school. Since you are not wearing a uniform, you will need to pop into the mall and immerse yourself completely in different shops, preferably where you will find discounts. Read this article to find out how to get back to class in style.
Steps
Step 1. Try to get a new wardrobe
Open the closet and try on the clothes to see which ones fit you, which ones no longer fit you, which ones you like, which ones you hate, etc. Give clothes that you will no longer wear to charity, give them to a friend, or throw them away if they are in poor condition.
- Throw a party, called a swap party, to swap clothes with your friends, so you get new pieces and get rid of the old ones. You may end up in that skirt you wanted so badly last year, but you never found it in the store or it was too expensive.
- Reuse your clothes. Some old and worn knits could be recycled to make pillow cases or bedspreads, while jeans can make cute bags.
Step 2. Obviously you will need the money
Instead of spending all your weekly pocket money or what you've earned from a summer job at the movies or fast food, save some money and put it to good use. Not enough for you? Offer to work in your neighborhood, find a part-time job in a shop, or offer to take neighbors' dogs out.
Step 3. Buy basic clothing
Before buying that shirt you've been wanting for ages, focus on what you really need. Here is what cannot be missing in your closet:
- At least five pairs of jeans of different styles: skinny, low rise, plain and so on.
- At least five plain t-shirts. Buy two white and two black ones, which go with almost everything, and some colored ones.
- At least three tops. You can use them for onion dressing or in hot weather, as long as the school rules don't say otherwise.
- A pair of leggings. This item of clothing is extremely versatile; you can use it under clothes, instead of trousers (if it is not transparent) and with many other garments.
- At least three hoodies. They are useful for creating layers; you can wear one instead of a jacket when it's cool.
- At least one pair of sweatpants, ideal for those days when you don't feel like thinking too much about how to dress or are bloated.
- At least two pairs of shorts, but they should be suitable for school, not too short.
- At least one elegant shirt, one skirt and one dress; you will need them for special occasions, such as a convention, formal meeting or prom.
- As for shoes, you should have at least one pair of sneakers, tennis shoes, ballet flats, flip flops, and elegant footwear. You decide how many to buy, but don't overdo it.
Step 4. Once you've got the essentials, you can start adding the ones that best reflect your style
Assuming you have everything listed on the list (but remember these are guidelines only, and can vary depending on the climate in your city), start customizing an otherwise anonymous wardrobe. Go shopping in order to buy the clothes you have wanted since time immemorial.
Pop into thrift stores - you might find a shirt from your favorite 1980s band or the perfect pair of jeans, and you'll be spending very little
Step 5. Add the accessories
The outfits will look better after choosing a chic bag or earrings. Buy some necklaces, bracelets and rings to complete your combinations.
- The backpack you use to go to school is old and dirty, but you don't want to buy a new one. Wash it and add pins and patches to edit it entirely.
- Don't think you have to buy everything in stores. You can make bracelets and necklaces by yourself. Alternatively, buy the ones you find on the stalls, preferably made by artisans in your area.
Step 6. Clothes aren't everything, remember that well
Don't think that you just need to dress in a certain way to be ready. You could go to the hairdresser and style your hair differently to reflect your new look and feel good. Buy new makeup, because maybe you only have a gloss and a mascara. Do a manicure for clean and tidy hands. See your dermatologist if you have acne so you can treat it. Finally, buy a treatment to apply to a pimple as soon as it appears, so it will disappear faster.
Step 7. Don't forget the most important thing:
buy everything you need for school. Remember that you go there to learn, so prepare yourself properly. Make the list of what you need; here's what to buy just to get started:
- Five to six notebooks. The amount depends on the subjects you have and what you need to follow them.
- Four to five reams of paper.
- Five to six folders; also in this case the quantity depends on the materials you have and what you need.
- One-two packs of pens and pencils.
- Two to three binders, although the amount depends on how you intend to use them: for certain lessons, for homework, for projects, etc.
- Highlighters.
Step 8. Finally, remember this last step:
your attitude must be optimistic. No matter how beautiful the clothes you buy, nothing will look good on you if you're always frowning, so smile.
Advice
- Remember to get everything you need to take care of your personal hygiene, such as deodorant and perfume. Do it before they run out.
- You don't have to buy something just because it's trendy or all your best friends love it. Take advantage of your individuality and buy something unique.
- If your teeth aren't exactly white, try whitening strips or baking soda, which is cheaper.
- Before buying clothes, get everything you need for school, otherwise you risk running out of money.
- Convince your parents to invite a friend to go shopping with you: she will be able to honestly tell you what suits you and what doesn't value you.
- Don't forget you go to high school, it's not a beauty pageant. The instruction you will receive will always be the same, whether you wear shoes from the last collection or the latest fashion ones.
- When shopping for the essentials for your future wardrobe, consider only what you need, then you will have the opportunity to enrich the look without breaking the bank.
Warnings
- Do not wear clothes that are not approved by the school regulations, such as very short skirts or particularly low-cut shirts. When in doubt, choose the clothing you want, but also bring a replacement with you.
- Don't be disheartened when you see your reflection in the dressing room. Lighting and mirrors can make even the prettiest of girls look awful.
