A silky satin tube top combined with no-stretch mom jeans? Ya, it’s a vibe that’s both hot as hell and super laid-back.

Doesn’t matter what you’re wearing, a solid denim topper is going to add that perfectly chill vibe. An A+ choice for day one.

Ransack your local thrift store (or your dad’s closet) to nail this first day of school outfit. An oversized polo becomes the perfect dress, thanks to some trendy accessories.

Before you even THINK about going to the mall for a $45 T-shirt everyone in your entire class already has, swing by a thrift store. I promise, the mens department is packed with cheap button-ups that will give your look a cool ’90s feel.

Go fully ’90s with a buttoned-up cardigan and a silky slip skirt. High top sneakers make the grandma pair-up feel a little more modern.

Repurpose your internship suit with sneakers, jumbo hoops, and a cropped graphic tee for an effortlessly stylish look perfect for the first day of school.

That hot a** classroom is probably not the best environment for your favorite leggings. Keep the loungewear energy alive with a sporty shorts set and a handful of high-sparkle jewelry.

Grunge-meets-normcore AKA Kendall Jenner’s style specialty. Pair a vintage-inspired cardi with long-line jeans and skeans to copy for yourself – it’s really that easy.

Finally, stylish shorts that won’t get you detention. Bermudas look good with any top and will also keep you covered (but, like, in a stylish way).

Tie-dye is like a solid black and white stripe – it goes with anything in your closet (seriously, try it). Pair the multi-colored design with a printed skirt, cut-offs, or white jeans for the ultimate cool-girl look.

This split look is HOT for fall 2021. With a statement-making top like this, you can go very laid-back with the rest of your look – like jeans and sneakers.

If your school operates under the three-finger rule (*eye roll*), layer your favorite sundress over a tank top for a chic look that won’t get you detention.

If you don’t already have a leopard dress in your closet, do you even exist? Pair your go-to mini with buckled boots and a timeless leather jacket.

Realistically, any outfit you pick for the first day of school is going to look at lot like this. Camila’s flannel/tank/mask look is the ultimate chill feel.

To secure the bag on that “Most Likely to Become President” superlative, you’ve gotta put in the work. Which means, four years of professional-chic looks that slay. This printed look, paired with funky boots, nails that vibe completely.

Pile on all your tie-dye loungewear (seriously, all of it) for a super bold look that’s shockingly wearable.

Instagrammers love wearing slip dresses with retro naked sandals. Tone down the look for class with colorblocked sneakers.

It’s literally impossible to NOT look cool in a pair of faux snakeskin pants. It’s science.

A sweatsuit is 100% class appropriate for fall 2021–for obvious reasons. If you’re shopping for a new design, this neon iteration should be seriously considered.

At this rate, puff sleeves will literally never go out of style. They’ve been trending for like 6 seasons straight and, yes, they’ll be BIG for fall too. Pair the super-girly trend with punkier details, like platform combat boots and black sunnies.

At this point, plush cardigans, loose-fit jeans, and dad sneakers are requirements in every wardrobe. Wear yours all at once, layered over a bright tank (preferably tie-dye).

This look is a 2021 MOOD if I’ve ever seen one. Double down on TikTok’s favorite trend for your first day. It’s a bold move no one will expect, but everyone will wish they thought of.

Take ya man’s shirt and tuck it into your go-to pair of high rise jeans, like Selena Gomez.

Animal print will still be the vibe for back to school. Bold shorties in the motif look so cool paired with a voluminous blouse and over-the-knee boots.

Dip into your collection of watercolor for day one, then slap on a matching statement eye. It’s a first day ensemble that demands at LEAST 35 selfies.

This styling trick comes to you straight from plus size model Iskra Lawrence and it can be used with literally any outfit. Throw on your cropped denim and fasten a single button to make any summer staple dress code appropriate.

While everyone else is out here making their plaid pants look grungy, take a note from Storm Reid and go preppy. A crisp white button up and sneakers makes the bold pants feel dressy, but still chill enough for class.

Everyone loves this styling trick, from Ariana Grande to Chanel Iman. A massive hoodie and sneakers is the easiest outfit equation for the first day.

Bike shorts are basically the summer version of leggings. Wear them to class with the hoodie of your choice and your favorite sneakers – puppy optional.

Give your best summer dress a punky edge with a pair of ass-kicking snakeskin boots.

For some reason, a matching tracksuit just feels more put-together than regular sweatpants. A sleek top knot is the perfect back to school hairstyle to go along with it.

A white tee, jeans, and a plaid blazer – it’s an always-chic ensemble that you can wear literally anywhere.

A denim dress, a denim shirt, a pair of good old-fashioned mom jeans – you will literally *always* look stylish decked head to toe in blues. Just add the internet’s favorite shoe (Air Force 1s) for a *sickening* look.

A pretty dotted top is a timeless choice that also happens to be trending right now. The motif goes just as well with black denim as it does with khakis or regular jeans.

Yes, we ARE bringing quarantine’s leggings-only energy into the new school year. A metallic leggings set makes the athleisure staples look more like real clothes (but waaaay more comfy).

Ok, so you can’t wear this exact outfit to school thanks to that stupid dress code, but swap the crop for a regular tee and you’re good to go.

If you haven’t yet invested in a pair of loose-fit plaid pants, sis, you need to get ON that. They look just as good with a band tee as they do with pretty blouses, like this one.

Any combination of a graphic tee and leather (like, anything leather) is a forever outfit win. Justine’s addition of fluffed-out slides is just the unexpected finish this look needed.

This look utilizes your internship staples, but still looks freakin’ trendy due to the bustier top and glitzy choker.

With a simple black tee, your impressive necklace collection can shine. Pop on a red lip for just a lil touch of glamour.

Yeah, this list is basically just 435 ways to wear tie-dye. I don’t make the rules. This one is the perfect example of leveling-up your look with day-glo accessories.

Rep bike shorts and a matching hoodie for your first day – it’s basically PJs for school.