35 Best College Outfits of 2023

Your trusty jean jacket will come in handy on those days when you don’t know what to wear — throw it on over a white tee and jeans, and you’ll be giving street style star as you strut down the aisle of your lecture hall.

Bright colors and prints are sure to cheer you up if you’re trekking across campus in the rain on a dreary day. Go crazy with colorful sneakers and a graphic sweatshirt.

Grab your cutest, most colorful oversized sweater and pop a pair of biker shorts underneath. Then, pull on some tall cowboy boots and a matching purse, and you’ve successfully turned a sweater into a dress.

Silky slips are a year-round staple that you can wear with everything from graphic tees and corset tops to turtleneck sweaters. These slinky skirts can look casual or super luxurious, depending on how you style them.

Break out a groovy graphic tee and a pair of your slouchiest, widest jeans for a casual-cool vibe. You might want to swap out the mini shoulder purse for a bag that’ll actually fit your laptop, though.

BRB, writing our love letter to the turtleneck. A cozy knit like this oatmeal sweater will become one of the most-worn pieces in your closet when it gets cold outside.

The secret to dressing for college in 2023: just layer up every 1990s trend and you’re basically done. Throw on a chunky cardigan, a cami, and retro trousers to dupe this look.

Running late to class but still want to look good? The matching sweatsuit has your name all over it. Finish off the look with a top knot and XL hoops for a touch of polish, or if you’re feeling extra edgy, throw a leather blazer on top.

Don’t be afraid to lean into the autumn academia aesthetic like Bella Hadid does in this outfit, pairing leather with classic argyle knits for that ~extra intellectual~ vibe.

That oversized blazer that you thrifted can be belted at the waist for a totally chic blazer dress moment. Pair it with slouchy knee-high boots and you’ve got a business-casual look that will knock it out of the park.