A great back-to-school outfit is all about mixing comfort with style, confidence and silhouettes you’ll actually want to wear all day, on repeat. It requires a go-to base that will work as hard as you do, as well as smart accessories and shoes that are both cool and wearable. Basically, the key is pieces that are functional yet chic, and that will move seamlessly from morning classes to the after-school runaround. Rebecca Tay presents five building blocks of your new-school-year wardrobe.

Is there anything more versatile than a bomber jacket? This all-weather all-rounder is a true sporty-yet-polished fashion chameleon — equally at home over a slip dress and ankle boots as it is with jeans and sneakers. Opt for a glossy black leather one or a synthetic leather version like this Josephine s

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