How To Wear Schoolgirl-Inspired Collared Dresses

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The schoolgirl look has been glorified on the F/W runways, particularly the runways of fashion houses like Chanel and Valentino.

Dresses with contrasting white collars exude a collegiate vibe that charms our socks off. Finally, we can indulge in our back-to-school fashion fantasies.

The schoolgirl look has also been widely embraced by the fashion-loving public, with many of them injecting their own personalities into the styling of their collared dresses. Let’s take a look at some bloggers and learn some tips on how to wear this must-have F/W item.

1. Midi Collared Dress and Trench Coat

Wear your midi collared dress with a trench coat. We like how Manona, whose blog Manonache is no longer available online, chose a red trench coat to pair with her polka-dot dress.

It never hurts to integrate more colors into your wardrobe. Fend off the cold with tights, and punctuate your look with high-heeled pumps.

Manona styled her polka-dot dress with white pumps and a red coatManona styled her polka-dot dress with white pumps and a red coat

2. Plaid Collared Dress and Thigh-High Socks

Virgit from Preppy Fashionist looked every inch the school girl in this outfit. She wore her plaid collared dress with a coat that is the same length as her dress.

Virgit styled her plaid collared dress with a coatVirgit styled her plaid collared dress with a coat

If you have the same pieces, kick it up a notch with a pair of thigh-high socks and lace-up booties.

Virgit dared to style her dress with thigh-high socks for a pretty schoolgirl lookVirgit dared to style her dress with thigh-high socks for a pretty schoolgirl look

3. Collared Dress and Jacket

This look pretty much has the same elements as Virgit’s but has a different vibe because Darya opted for a jacket.

Darya wore knee-high socks with a collared dressDarya wore knee-high socks with a collared dress

You, too, can wear a jacket with your collared dress. Her blog, Zabortomm, is unfortunately no longer available online.

Darya shows how to style a collared dress with a jacket and trendy socksDarya shows how to style a collared dress with a jacket and trendy socks

4. Schoolgirl With Big Eyeglasses

Take your preppy schoolgirl styling seriously and wear big eyeglasses! We are particularly fond of Kendall’s transparent glasses. Her blog, Kendallca, is unfortunately no longer available online.

Kendall rocks big transparent glasses with a beautiful dress and thigh-high black socksKendall rocks big transparent glasses with a beautiful dress and thigh-high black socks

5. Lace-Up Shoes and Tights

Wear it with a pair of tights, your favorite lace-up shoes, and a hat. Megan’s styling may be simple, but it definitely works.

Just throw in a coat when needed, and you are good to go! Her blog, The Briar Rose, is unfortunately no longer available online.

Megan styled her dress with lace-up shoes, black tights, and a chic hatMegan styled her dress with lace-up shoes, black tights, and a chic hat

6. Wide-Brimmed Hat and Buckled Booties

Look like a rebel chic by wearing a few grunge pieces with your collared dress. Visa from 1 Fine Dai wore it with a pair of buckled booties, a pair of round sunnies, and a wide-brimmed hat.

Visa looks fabulous in sexy stockings, a wide-brimmed hat, and a collared dressVisa looks fabulous in sexy stockings, a wide-brimmed hat, and a collared dress

You, too, can sample the schoolgirl look with the aid of the following collared dresses from Farfetch and Shopbop:

Valentino Cut Out Collar DressValentino Cutout Collar Dress, $3,550.64

Valentino Color Block Shirt DressValentino Color-Blocked Shirt Dress, $2,359.94

Carven White Collar DressCarven White Collar Dress, $475.67

Moschino Embroidered Blouse DressMoschino Embroidered Blouse Dress, $1,374.09

Carven Shirt DressCarven Shirt Dress, $730.41

Carven Contrast Collar DressCarven Contrast Collar Dress, $671.68

Marissa Webb Camille DressMarissa Webb Camille Dress, $900

Alexander Terekhov Short Collared DressAlexander Terekhov Short Collared Dress, $825

These designer frocks alone are enough reasons for you to channel your inner school girl on a daily basis!