I think it's truly sad that when you grow up you no longer get to pick a back-to-school outfit each year. I loved doing this growing up, so this outfit I wore to work today is my pretend choice. I was one of those kids who liked to lay out my outfits with matching accessories. Fun memories! What are some of your early Autumn childhood memories?
PS- My outfit is all either thrifted or ancient except for my tights (c/o American Apparel) and shoes/Jeffrey Campbell.
I remember one day--my day before my first day of first grade, I got up in the middle of the night to get ready--brushed my hair, put on my clothes, brushed my teeth, then went back to bed. I just couldn't wait to go to school! :)
Posted by: deer rachel | September 02, 2011 at 09:34 PM
I loved picking out my back to school outfits! And school supplies.. I actually found myself oogling the school supply isle before the back-to-school shopping commenced at Target. Fun memories. Fun topic and first day outfit :)
Posted by: Kim | September 02, 2011 at 09:37 PM
Aww such a good memory. I was the same way. Back to school clothes shopping and picking out my special "First Day of School" outfit was my favorite part!
I love your outfit. Those Jeffrey Campbells are the cutest, and look pretty snazzy paired with those tights. <3
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 02, 2011 at 09:43 PM
my favorite time of year! i pick out "back to work when it feels like fall" outfits instead!
love your tights lady!
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Posted by: katie | September 02, 2011 at 09:43 PM
I'm twenty-three and in graduate school so I still get to do this. However, it's not as exciting when you have to buy things with your own money. I also wish my mom still made me matching hair bows for all of my school outfits.
Posted by: Meghan | September 02, 2011 at 09:44 PM
I wore uniforms here in Australia so I didn't get to do that :( This is probably not a bad thing, as we didn't have much money when I was younger, but definately make up for it now.
Kelly @
Elegantly Academic
Posted by: Kelly | September 02, 2011 at 09:49 PM
Back to school outfits!! Yes! ... I gotta say though, my favorite thing about September is probably that it is now socially acceptable to start planning for Halloween =).
Posted by: Alexis | September 02, 2011 at 09:58 PM
ooh I also miss that first day of school.. As an older lady, I could be apply this excitement to my first day of new job:)
Maria
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Posted by: maria from marmarvintage | September 02, 2011 at 09:58 PM
I've been saying the same thing for weeks! My mom always made me a pretty dress for the first day of school. I love thinking back on the photo shoots my parents would do with me and my brother in our new outfits with our new backpacks. I miss school!
Emilie
www.liveeatsmile.blogspot.com
Posted by: Emilie | September 02, 2011 at 09:58 PM
i really like your style! so inspired! :)
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Posted by: irene | September 02, 2011 at 10:01 PM
ah! I was JUST thinking that I need that exact color of tights! Your always one step ahead of the rest of us ;)
Posted by: josie | September 02, 2011 at 10:03 PM
I was the queen of mismatch on purpose. Different color earrings and socks that didn't match. Like neon orange on one foot and pink on the other. There's nothing like the 80s.
♥ sécia
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Posted by: sécia | September 02, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Elsie, that's really just too cute. Love your expression in the first photo!
Posted by: Sage Dawson | September 02, 2011 at 10:26 PM
That's what I've been fretting about the last few days! I ordered some new clothes for school but none of them will make it in time for my first day outfit! I live in a small town where wearing quirky or vintage clothing is not exactly a thing that most people do, so I love the looks I get! You never quite know if people are wowed, jealous, or just simply confused :P
The only thing is, that now I've got that pressure... I need to be able to WOW all of my classmates!
Wish me luck!
Posted by: Lauren Helen | September 02, 2011 at 10:32 PM
My Little Mermaid backpack in 1st grade is my favourite memory, and I also definitely used to lay out all my clothes and accessories, with all my school supplies and make my mom take a picture. With my teddy bear in it. :-)
Posted by: Mary | September 02, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Haha these are great! Not really looking forward to school though....
Posted by: Joy | September 02, 2011 at 10:47 PM
That is just so adorable. Love the mustard tights ;)
I'm a new follower and I LOVE your blog!!
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Posted by: Grace@HauteCouture | September 02, 2011 at 11:13 PM
I am absolutely IN LOVE with your sweater. It is truly the perfect burnt fall orange. It's also amazing that it's 100% thirfted!
I think my earliest autumn memory is decorating with my momma. When I was little I would seriously beg for us to get the autumn storage bins out of the attic. Just the smell, and the colours, and having it be something between just me and my momma. I'll never forget that feeling.
- Laura Shane
http://tea-atnoon.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Laura Bristow | September 03, 2011 at 01:00 AM
My first day of school in sixth grade was an Andy Gibb t shirt and tight dittos jeans. I had a massive sunburn from spending the day before at the beach. Ahh, the seventies!
Posted by: Ellen | September 03, 2011 at 01:06 AM
Love the tights and the contrasting red shoes. Perhaps I could start a trend with Monday back to work style instead....
xx Fran
Posted by: Fran | September 03, 2011 at 02:16 AM