Varsity Rules: 10 ways to wear college-Americana fashion

Leaning into the varsity sartorial rules, curating the look is easy with some old-school favourites.
The Ivy League of autumn trends, the preppy vibe has graduated to being an everyday favourite.
Leaning into the varsity sartorial rules, curating the look is easy with some old-school favourites.
Look to American designers such as Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger for inspiration.
Think striped shirts, an oversized blazer and this season’s must-have loafers for a classic uniformed look.

Keep to the classics to graduate to the preppy fashion honour roll, as seen at Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Lean into the academia vibe with a collegiate-style navy blazer, €325, Magee 1866.

Thanks to its versatility, the silk scarf is this season’s hero-accessory, €150, Georgina O’Hanlon Illustration.

Introduce autumnal shades and a touch of bling to your look with this gold chain bag, €185, Sandro at Kildare Village.

Ease into the new season by matching a preppy sweater vest over a deck-chair striped shirt, €79, COS.

Curate an easy autumnal uniformed look with a combo of wide-leg jeans and preppy loafers, €89, & Other Stories.

You won’t want to stay idle when you step out in these old-school style loafers, €18, Penneys.

Get cosy while putting some spice into your everyday style with this season’s hottest shade, €32.95, Zara.

Graduating to a workwear favourite the bouclé pinafore is all grown-up, €49.99, H&M.

Be the girl in the pearl earring with the Upper East Side’s favourite gem, €65, MoMuse.