How to Dress for the First Day of School
You never know who is watching or what opportunities may present themselves. First impressions are one shot deals and your clothes hint at who you are. So, make sure to dress your best for the first day of school.
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Consult the dress code. Every school's dress code is different. One school may allow backless shoes while another may not. Get acquainted with the rules to avoid any disciplinary drama concerning your style choices.
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Showcase your personal style. Be yourself instead of trying to look exactly like everyone else. To dress for the first day of school, choose an outfit that is comfortable and represents your point of view.
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Start with the basics. Some things don't go out of style. You can never go wrong with a good pair of jeans. Other wardrobe necessities are t-shirts, tanks, shorts, mini skirts and athletic gear.
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Consider the trends. Though you don't want to jump on every trend that comes along, you don't want to completely ignore them either. For the first day of school, incorporate one trend-like the California fashions at Heavenly Couture-into your style of dress, but put your personal stamp on it.
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Go for hot accessories. No outfit is complete without the proper add-ons. Jazz up a t-shirt and jeans with a hot belt and a cute bag. Or add colorful bangles to a tank and mini skirt. Always finish your outfit with a great pair of shoes.
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Show school spirit. Start the year off right by wearing your school's colors, or choose licensed apparel from the college you're heading for or whose team you support. You can find school booster clothing and accessories for more than 600,000 schools, from elementary through university, at MySchoolJersey.com.
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Keep it up. The first day of school will come and go quickly. To dress your best, take that "first day" attitude into every day.
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Tips & Warnings
See the new and growing chain of Steve & Barry's retail stores for cool clothes at hot prices. Steve & Barry's carries exclusive fashion lines like Sara Jessica Parker's BITTEN and Venus Williams' EleVen, as well as a huge selection of licensed college athletic apparel.
