Cracking the (dress) Code

Lots of schools require a dress code, whether that may be a uniform or wearing a collard shirt to school each day and no denim. Sometimes, dress codes are great because you almost never have to figure out an outfit to wear school school. However, they're not so great because they don't allow nearly any creativity or self expression in terms of clothing and style. Style is one of the best ways to express yourself, but it's hard to do that with a dress code! Therefore, I am going to be sharing some of my tips on how to let some of your true style shine through, even when you are wearing a uniform each day.

(Creds to gossip girl, love that show!)

Tip #1: 

Accessorize! Add brightly colored or printed headbands, statement necklaces, arm candy, and colorful scarves to your uniform. If you are wearing a plain sweater or button down, add a colorful statement necklace on top with a statement watch or bracelet. 

Tip #2:

Change it up with a new hair do! Instead of going for the ponytail each day, try curling your hair, wearing it with a colorful headband, half up half down, or a new french braid. These will add a whole new taste to your look. Check out this website with a bunch of hairstyle tutorials that will spice up any outfit! 

Tip #3: 

Wear a jacket and a pair of shoes that make a statement. If you have to wear a navy and white uniform, wear a plaid or pink jacket or peacoat. If you have to wear a white collard shirt each day with a plaid skirt, wear a puffer vest on top with some riding boots and printed knee high socks. 

Tip #4:

Add pops of color! Whether this may be a yellow or pink collard shirt, brightly colored tights, or a printed tie. It will add a huge pop to your whole outfit, and really make it stand out. If you are wearing a pink button down, add a white sweater over it and throw a cute headband in. Or maybe a white skirt and a black skirt with a pair of yellow leggings underneath. 

Tip #5:

Decorate your school supplies. Add cute keychains and pins to your backpack. Cover your notebooks, laptops, and planners with tons of stickers and fun prints! One of my favorite things to do each school year is add a cute, printable binder covers into each of my binders. Just type in "cute printable binder covers" into google images, pick them, print them out, and slip them right in your binders! They make your notebooks so cute and custom to you. It will also be really easy to identify which ones are yours at school.