In my last article, “Why I ‘Dress Up’ For Class,” I wrote about the benefits of upgrading one’s college lecture attire from ratty sweatpants and a stained t-shirt to something that shows a little bit more effort. Today, I’m getting specific.

The following outfits for class can be of inspiration to anyone wanting to follow this advice, and stick to their efforts of putting some effort in each day, all year long. And these outfits aren’t incredibly complicated. (One even includes sweats!) It doesn’t take much to look great.

Here are five outfits I would totally wear to class: 

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Class Outfit #1:

Products: Sweater – H&M, Button-Down – Forever 21, Boyfriend Jeans – H&M, Socks – Forever 21, Boots – ASOS

Mom jeans fit less snug than skinnies. Thus, they’re a perfect solution for wanting to wear jeans, but also wanting to be comfy while sitting in class. If you pair them with a button-down that fits slightly oversized, you will feel almost like you are wearing a big tee and sweats. Finish with an optional hoodie over top for maximum comfort for the walk between classes.

Class Outfit #2:

Products: Pants – H&M, Tee – Amazon, Jacket – ASOS, Boots – Steve Madden, Scarf – ASOS

These wide-leg pants look and feel almost like trendy pajama pants. You can wear a cool logo tee tucked in a bit, then add a lined jean jacket on top, and rock a scarf around your neck, and you’re good to walk out the door with barely any effort. 

I love to mix colors and patterns in my outfits — it usually works as long as they are somewhat cohesive. In this look I used reds as a base color and added the lilac jacket for an extra pop. Mixing the stripes with the stars on the boots is a cool way to play around with print and add more interest to your look.