One of my favorite fall fashion trends and one that’s becoming big again this year is the academia aesthetic. Whether you’ve seen it already on Tiktok or Instagram or this is the first you’re hearing of it, read on for all the details on this fall fashion trend.

Inspired by the luxurious life of Ivy-league and prep school students, the academia trend puts the glamour back into studying at the library. So, this is a style us college girls can certainly get behind.

The style has also branched out into the Romantic Academia aesthetic and the Dark Academia aesthetic, which have their own separate articles. Today’s post will focus on pure academia.

Read on for tips on how to incorporate the academia aesthetic into your wardrobe, and some clothing and outfit ideas. 

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Click to Buy at Eddie Bauer A simple belt is an easily overlooked piece, but super important for the structured pants in your looks. Choose one in a nice, deep brown and black so you’ll have something to wear with every outfit. A belt with metal details can be a great focal point for your look.

Click to Buy at Gap Factory Plaid trousers are an absolute must have for any academia outfit. They’ll give your look that preppy school uniform feel, and they can be dressed up or down super easily. We love pieces that are office or day off friendly!

Click to Buy at Bloomingdales A chain necklace completes any look, but it can really pop in an academia-style outfit. Keeping jewelry simple will help your pieces stand out, and a gold or silver chain is just the right touch. You’ll look super put together with an elegant piece of jewelry.

Not-So-Basic Brown

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• Top
• Pants
• Sweater
• Boots
• Headband

This outfit is such a cute way to pair together some basic pieces all in the same color family.

Start with a cream colored, flowy blouse and some tan and plaid pants on the bottom. A thick deep brown cardigan is the perfect fall accessory to throw on top!