The backpack above is a really popular choice on campus, but we have even more recs in our articles on cute backpacks for 2022 and bags for college.

A week’s worth of Bralettes/Bras/Socks/Underwear

Buy at Skims

Buy at Skims

Bring extras for all of these essential items; you never want to be wearing dirty socks! I’ve found a two weeks supply of the above works best for me.

Skims cotton bralettes are life and their Fits Everybody underwear is made of the stretchiest, most breathable fabric on the planet. I like to buy value packs of Hanes socks on Amazon. (See our guide to the best bralettes for an in-depth guide to bralette shopping!)

Working Out

1 Pair of Good Sneakers for Exercise

It is essential that the shoes you are wearing are designed for the workout of your choice, and are supportive. Injuries are not fun or cute!

That being said, don’t be afraid to buy really colorful or fun workout shoes; they’ll motivate you to get out the door and workout more often!

(See our guide to the best workout shoes for detailed help finding your perfect pair.)

3 Sports Bras

Buy at Nike

Sports bras come in three types: low impact, medium impact, and high impact. Know what category you need! If you’re an A or B cup, you can also typically get away with medium impact sports bras for high impact activities.

My favorite brands for sports bras include Nike, and Under Armour. I really like listening to music while running, so I included my favorite sports bra with a pocket that can fit my iPhone, id, and house key!

4-5 Workout tops

Moisture wicking is key to avoid looking like you jumped in a pool. Definitely invest in some workout tops that are comfortable and cute; you can wear them to class which will motivate you to run straight to the gym afterwards!

3-4 Workout bottoms

I swear by my Fabletics running shorts. I’ve had mine since high school, and I’ve since concluded that they’re practically indestructible. That said, Amazon has some insanely good running shorts these days — these ones are my newest favorites and they’re amazing quality!