One of my favorite movies from the ’80s is The Breakfast Club, and it’s the perfect source of fashion inspiration for those school days.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, here’s the basic plot: five high schoolers are held captive in detention one Saturday, and throughout the course of the day, their struggles and similarities are revealed.

This film is as iconic to the eighties as Madonna and hair bands, and is today’s go-to source for outfits to wear to class.

The Breakfast Club takes place during the winter, so I tweaked the outfits a bit to work for a college campus during the fall. Ready for some fresh inspiration? Read on for our Breakfast Club fashion guide!

*Note: You’ll notice almost all of the items below are from H&M; this post isn’t sponsored by them or anything, it’s just one of my favorite stores to shop for affordable fashion.

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The Brain – Bryan

Anthony Michael Hall plays Brian Johnson, the studious nerd of the group. His style reflects his less-than-hip persona — throughout the day, he wears a simple knit sweater and a basic pair of khakis. This isn’t to say that you can’t turn his ensemble into something stylish for you to wear!

Steal Brian’s look by sprucing up your fall basics. Rock a cute beige mini skirt with a forrest green sweater. Pair the look with some sleek black loafers and a nice little bag to pack some school supplies in. Finish the look of with a trendy headband.

Products: Skirt – H&M, Sweater – H&M, Shoes – H&M, Bag – H&M, Headband – H&M

The Athlete – Andrew

Emilio Estevez plays Andrew Clarke, a varsity wrestler and the “cool guy” of the group. He wears comfortable, athletic clothes throughout the day. To steal his style, avoid the track pants and sloppy hoodie — instead, look for vintage athletic-inspired pieces and pair them with preppy accessories.