Gen Z has cracked the college dressing code. Comfort always comes first but looking cute is non-negotiable.
Think breezy layers, chill fits and outfits that look like you didn’t try too hard but still hit the right spot every time.
Here are some low-effort, high-impact outfits straight from your favourite celebs’ wardrobes.
IMAGE: Jiya Shankar shows why a breezy Lucknowi kurta with ripped denims is a forever college win. Add jhumkas and a kada and you are instantly that pretty desi diva in class. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jiya Shankar/Instagram
IMAGE: Corsets are all over the planet and now they are making their way into campuses. Apoorva Mukhija’s cute corset top with jeans is a bookmark look for college cuties. Photograph: Kind courtesy Apoorva Mukhija/Instagram
IMAGE: Cargos and varsity jackets are going to be here for a while and Nagma Mirajkar’s look is perfect for college baddies who want that ‘don’t mess with me’ vibe. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nagma Mirajkar/Instagram
IMAGE: Reem Shaikh keeps it fuss free in a white tank top, black jeans and oversized shirt. It is for the cute nerd who always has her notes sorted. Photograph: Kind courtesy Reem Shaikh/Instagram
IMAGE: Pooja Hegde makes oversized jersey T-shirts look cool again by pairing them with track pants and sneakers. A great hack to impress that boy on the football team! Photograph: Kind courtesy Pooja Hegde/Instagram
IMAGE: For days when you want to look serious yet stylish, layer a crisp white shirt with a sweater vest like Radhika Seth and complete the look with denims and gold hoops. Photograph: Kind courtesy Radhika Seth/Instagram
IMAGE: Meghna Kaur brings back the Y2K mood with long shorts styled with a crop top and sneakers. Who said this trend ever left the chat? Photograph: Kind courtesy Meghna Kaur/Instagram
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