Consider Your First Day of School Outfit Decided, Thanks to Elle Fanning
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Dressing for the first day of school can be so stressful! You want something that makes an impression, but not at all like you're trying too hard. It should be autumnal without making you sweat — because it is technically still summer — and polished in a relaxed, comfortable way. It’s a lot to pack into one outfit.
Fortunately, Elle Fanning’s latest ensemble makes the whole process easy. An effortless jean dress paired with her favorite #snackwave slides, it offers the ultimate combination of cool and warm weather awesomeness: while the denim feels fall-ready, bare shoulders and breezy footwear let it all work right now. What’s more, you can easily translate the piece to crisper weather by layering in a turtleneck (long or short-sleeved both work!), and swapping the beach-y shoes for sturdy ankle boots. To help you nail the style all season, we’ve shopped out the actress’ entire look—read on to make it your own
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An easy-fit, sleeveless jean sheath is the ultimate transitional piece: just add a long sleeve when the temperatures drop.
Zara sleeveless denim dress, $49.90. zara.com.
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Until it’s chilly enough for boots, pair the style with embroidered espadrilles. The cheekier the picture — think junk food, emojis, and cute animals — the better.
Soludos x Jason Polan slip-on espadrilles, $65. soludos.com.
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You’ll definitely have more stuff on your first day back than Elle’s floral pouch can hold, so use something similar as a makeup bag. After classes, you can carry it as a clutch.
Anthropologie embroidered pouch, $68. anthropologie.com.
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Match the outfit’s casual vibe with an equally laid-back canvas knapsack in a neutral color scheme.
Herschel drawstring backpack, $54.99. shop.herschelsupply.com.






