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back to school dark academia outfits inspired by books
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I love some dark academia vibes~ outfits for back to school & the books hat inspired them <3
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the clothes

grandpa sweater uniform season is upon us

 
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slouchy blazers are it
ASOS DESIGN Petite jersey slouchy suit blazer in black | ASOS
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a modern take on the classic blazer & slacks combo
Miss Selfridge slouchy wide leg cargo pants in black | ASOS
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I love a little casual romance, don't you?
Lettuce-Edge Hair Bow Barrette
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can we bring headbands back? sincerley, a blair waldorf stan
Mini Bow Headband
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autumn is coming & so are layers
BDG Perfect Baby Tee
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long skirts, tiny tops, chunky shoes
Urban Renewal Remnants Textured Floral Jacquard Column Maxi Skirt
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grandpa sweater uniform season
Topman knitted cardigan with twist in brown
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i need this in my life
DR MARTENS Vegan Heart Shaped Backpack
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this goes with everything
Dreamscape Button Down Long Sleeve - White
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let's get down to business
Topshop Split Hem Straight Leg Pants
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trousers for the tall girlies!
Topshop High Waist Wide Leg Trousers | Nordstrom
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staple item, so versatile
Topshop Tailored Miniskirt
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the shoes

either you go chunky or you go delicate there is no in between 

 
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what is the dark academia aesthetic without loafers
DR MARTENS Adrian Women's Virginia Leather Tassel Loafers
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i would sell the firstborn child i don't have for these
Dr. Martens Audrick Oxford Shoe
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to match the fall leaves
DR MARTENS 8053 Arc Crazy Horse Leather Platform Casual Shoes
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a classic
Aurora Flats
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a classic with a little bit of height
CHERISH Black Patent Slip-On Heels | Women's Heels – Steve Madden
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the books

books that inspire the dark academia vibe

 
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the blueprint, the genesis, the beginning of it all
The Secret History a book by Donna Tartt
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theater kids & betrayal… oh my
If We Were Villains a book by M. L. Rio
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elite universities and secret societies… sign me up!
Ninth House a book by Leigh Bardugo
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a group of hot people do secret magic for a secret society… nice
The Atlas Six a book by Olivie Blake
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just hanging with my girls practicing curses
Bunny a book by Mona Awad
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who knew translation could get so dark
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution a book by R. F. Kuang
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