A lot of us cringe when we think about our high-school style. There’s definitely more of a herd mentality in high school than in college, so when we look back on our high school outfits, the first thing that comes to mind is, what was I thinking? 

Abercrombie logo tees, PINK sweatpants, Ugg boots of every variety, none of these pieces are bad on their own. In high school, however, instead of putting together a cute outfit, it was really easy to just wear one (or all three) of these out of sheer laziness. 

But before you toss your high school staples, you should consider re-wearing them. We’re going to show you how to incorporate some high school favorites into trendy outfits that are the opposite of cringe-worthy. Let’s get started!

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Outfit #1: Your Old Moccasins

Products: Bag – Forever 21, Mascara – elf, Lip Gloss – Amazon, Palette – Sephora, Embroidered Blouse – Century 21, Denim Skirt – Topshop, Bead Necklace – Taolei, Bead Earrings – Lord & Taylor, Belt – Uniqlo, Moccasins – American Eagle

Remember those moccasins everyone wore with everything because they were just SO comfy? Though they led to (more than) a few questionable fashion choices, they were pretty much slippers for school. 

For a more put-together look, pair them with a denim midi skirt and your favorite brown leather belt. On top, an embroidered blouse is trendy AND happens to go well with denim. Throw on a fringed leather backpack in the same color as your mocs as a cute accent piece.

For accessories, try beaded jewelry: the earrings especially add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral look. Finally, because this look is earthy and natural, keep your makeup simple with mascara, a swipe of gloss, and rosy shades on your lids.