Varsity Rules: 10 ways to wear college-Americana fashion

Think striped shirts, an oversized blazer and this season’s must-have loafers for a classic uniformed look.
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.

GET THE LOOK:

Karo Dall is seen wearing black sunglasses with a pearl chain, a black blazer with shoulder pads, a white tee with cat print underneath, a checked sequins skirt, a blue leather bag, white socks, and black leather loafers from Copenhagen Studios CPH1012 leather black on August 06, 2024, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Karo Dall is seen wearing black sunglasses with a pearl chain, a black blazer with shoulder pads, a white tee with cat print underneath, a checked sequins skirt, a blue leather bag, white socks, and black leather loafers from Copenhagen Studios CPH1012 leather black on August 06, 2024, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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

BLAZING SQUAD:

Navy Blazer, €325, Magee1866
Navy Blazer, €325, Magee1866

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

DARK HORSE:

Silk Scarf, €150, Georgina O'Hanlon Illustration
Silk Scarf, €150, Georgina O'Hanlon Illustration

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

CROSS OVER:

Crossbody Bag, €185, Sandro at Kildare Village
Crossbody Bag, €185, Sandro at Kildare Village

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

ON DECK:

Striped Shirt, €79, COS
Striped Shirt, €79, COS

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

JEAN GENIE:

Wide Leg Jeans, €89, & Other Stories
Wide Leg Jeans, €89, & Other Stories

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

LOAFING AROUND:

Loafers, €18, Penneys
Loafers, €18, Penneys

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

RED HOT:

Red Cardigan, €32.95, Zara
Red Cardigan, €32.95, Zara

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

PIN DROP:

Belted Boucle Pinafore Dress, €49.99, H&M
Belted Boucle Pinafore Dress, €49.99, H&M

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

PEARL JAM:

Petite Pearl Drop Earring, €65, MoMuse
Petite Pearl Drop Earring, €65, MoMuse

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

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