by Desiree Marsau

I’m sure we can all agree that the best part of going back to school is shopping for your Back To School Clothing. Just one little completed outfit can offer the promise of new beginnings, new memories, new friends, new loves….

My years of “going back to school” are behind me, but I still like to live vicariously through window shopping the internet a little bit every day. Keeping in mind the requirements of school clothing (ie: comfort, style, personality, individuality, and a dash of modesty), I scoured my favorite website for vintage clothing, Etsy.com, and put together a few Back to School outfits in a few different looks.



1. The Theater Club Romantic

• 1a. 1940’s Rust tilt hat, $12, available at Enamor.


• 1b. 1930’s Art Deco Rayon Dress, $120, available at Ms Tips.


• 1c. 1970’s Frye Campus Boots, $118, available at Good Style Shop.

2. The Uptown Girl

• 2a. 1980’s Black and Gold Bowler Hat, $45, available at Apocalypse Vintage.


• 2b. 1980’s Striped Crop Top, $12, available at The LittleSuit Case.


• 2c. 1990’s Floral Mini Skirt, $30, available at Gypsy Django.


• 2d. 1980’s Victorian Style Lattice Boots, $85, available at Prance And Swagger.

3. The Teacher’s Pet

• 3a. 1940’s Miss Madeline Hat, $42, available at Prance and Swagger.


• 3b. 1950’s White Lace Blouse, $38, available at The Greedy Seagull.


• 3c. 1970’s Butterscotch Coolots, $24, available at Broken Hip Vintage.


• 3d. 1970’s Charles David Spectator Brogues, $44, available at Castaway Vintage.

Good luck in school, girls!!!!!! And remember: confidence in the way you look manifests confidence in all other areas of your life.

Do your back to shopping with that intent!