September is here, and back to school we go. Although some of you might be pretty pumped for the cooler weather, everyone will secretly miss the warm, wild, anything-goes whimsy that can only happen in the summer. Not to worry! Summer is not completely over until almost October ~ so let’s ease into the new school year with some fresh end-of-season fashion inspiration.

Resort collections, or the pre-fall collection, are shown as pretty much a precursor to the large fall fashion productions we see in September and November. As of right now, we can look at these resort collections as a kind of sneak peek into the upcoming trends. Or if you’re lucky, use it for how it was originally intended ~ high summer, last-chance-for-a-getaway resort wear, of course! If nothing else, the collections make for a great partition between barely there summer wear and the art of layering, brought on by late September.

Midi skirts are being seen everywhere right now and with perfect timing, too. The polite length between too dramatic and schoolgirl, this style is super chic and ideal for the weather’s mood swings. A huge bonus to this trend is how easy a midi skirt is to style. The knee-length skirts are just the right length for a warm day or slightly chilly day. Pair the skirts with knee-high boots for full coverage or wear them with pumps or flats for any type of weather or occasion. Whether you would prefer your midi fitted or flared, pair it with a graphic tee or denim jacket to offset the ladylike silhouette for a more casual affair.

A lot of pieces are staying classic in khaki in these last few days leading up to fall, but don’t let fear of your mom’s boring pleated dress pants steer you away. From the classic trench and chic riding pants to shirtdresses and blouses in the hugely popular hue, khaki is turning over a new leaf with the most modern twists. Also a great investment for late summer, the color is the perfect neutral to transition you between seasons. Pair a khaki top with pop-color jeans or layers of necklace chains for a back-to-school chic that doesn’t quit.

Last, but not least, boho is back yet again! Pre-fall overflows with romantic eveningwear with breezy materials like lace and chiffon that are sure to have you keeping it nice and dreamy for the rest of the summer. Botanical motifs are merging seamlessly with rocker-type details that scream fall while still keeping you cool as can be on those first few days of school. Carry this trend all the way into the new year with a simple layer in the colder months.

Now that your shopping list has a few things on it, back to the grind it is ~ and back to another year of showing off your unbreakable style on campus while still breaking the best grade.

By Stacia Kindler