It’s time to start the gathering phase of preparing to head off to school.  Late August/early September will be here before you know it.

Gather what you need- not too much and don’t buy super nice stuff. You’re going to wear your things hard and you might outgrow them quickly. It’s school, not a fashion show. Function before fashion make sure that your clothes and things work well for and do what they need to do.

Dress Code/Uniform
Shop for clothes with the “dress code” in mind. If your school requires a uniform, get fitted for it and order plenty of shirts/skirts/pants. Check the laundry schedule to make sure that you’ve got enough to make it through the laundry cycle.

Seasonal Clothes- Wait
Don’t shop for seasonal clothing items before going off to school in the fall. If you’re changing climates (going from Florida to Massachusetts), buy the necessities for for your new climate in mid to late fall after your new needs becomes apparent. Note what veteran students faculty wear. Online shopping works great in this area.

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