Back to School Basics 2020

Whether you’re in school or learning remotely we have compiled a list of back to school basics!

Creating a look should never make you feel stressed especially during Covid-19. You have enough to worry about! Putting together daily outfits for school doesn’t have to be such a daunting process. One good thing is many students are only attending school a couple of days a week. This means fewer outfits to create! The main thing to remember is to keep it simple. Even if you want to show off your fashion sense, it’s best to keep your looks casual for school in order to avoid looking overdone or out of place. Also, keeping your school day outfits simple removes much of the stress that comes with putting together a daily look. Simple school outfits are in for 2020!

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The oversized sweatshirt trend keeps it simple. If you are away at college grab one of our Original Cape Cod Life sweatshirts to remind you of home or summer days on the Cape. Check out Nauset Surf, The Boarding House, and the Beachcomber for comfy back to school sweatshirts!

You will need a basic shoe and your Birkenstock will only hold you over until mid-October. As cold air sweeps across the Cape make sure you have a basic white pair of sneakers. We love Vans and The Nike Air Force 1s. New Balance also had some great new styles!

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Grab a fresh new pair of jeans and a few graphic tees for back to school. One of the most popular jewelry trends for 2020 is the gold paperclip chain. Check out our Sweet Nothings paperclip chain necklace and bracelet! They look great on their own, layered with other chains, or our leather pieces.

Swap out that basic white tee shirt for a graphic tee. Look for rainbows, artists, your favorite brands (like Cape Cod Chokers, Nauset Surf, Cape Shark), retro style, inspirational words, 90’s vibes, and animal portraits.

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Don’t forget to grab a cute planner and a backpack to show off! Swing by The Paper Store for a planner, backpack, pens, and cute lunch box. They also have lots of PPE items to choose from!

We know that you have already scheduled you back to school Manny-Pedi. Bring your own nail polish from Cape Cod Nail Co in Great White, Flying Horses, or Gills Just Wanna Have Fun. Or wait a few weeks, they will be opening their own salon in Mashpee Commons soon!

A few other items on our list: Camo, Tie-Dye, Leopard Print, Cozy Flannels and Sweaters, Distressed Jeans, Scrunchies, Pearls, and a Cute Mask!

I hope you found something you like in this Back To School Basics List! Did we miss anything? If so, comment below!

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