I’m a fashion editor – the fool-proof style formula for mums’ back-to-school wardrobe & outfits are under £40

DROPPING your kids off at the school gates is a huge deal for them and you.

You’ve got all their uniforms washed, ironed and labelled, but you’ll need to get your school gate style back up to scratch for the new term.

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As we dip our toe into new season trends, it’s not about making drastic changes to your wardrobe just to show the other mums that you’re hot on your trends.

It’s about having a stylish, versatile and purse-friendly closet that you can mix and match for the rest of the term.

Here, fashion editor Clemmie Fieldsend reveals how you can still be in vogue wearing up to date silhouettes like barrel jeans and tapping into trends like boho – all under £40.

Look 1

Outfit A for your return to the school gates

A: Trench coat, £38, George at Asda

B: Cardigan, £12, Peacocks

C: Barrel jeans, £39.99, Zara

WEAR WITH

TIP: LIFT the beige tones of the trench coat with with on-trend red, bargain barrel jeans and leopard print pumps.

Crossbody bag, £39.99, Mango
Leopard print Mary-Janes, £25.99, New Look

Look 2

It’s about having a stylish, versatile and purse-friendly closet that you can mix and match for the rest of the term

A: Dress, £21.99, H&M

B: Tote bag, £45.99, Reserved

C: Trainers, £25, Marks & Spencer

WEAR WITH

TIP: ELEVATE a printed dress by adding a belt and, on cooler days, add a pop of colour with a jumper.

Belt, £26, John Lewis
Jumper, £20, George at Asda

Look 3

You can still be in vogue by tapping into a varied range of trends – and all under £40

A: Denim shacket, £28, Tu at Sainsbury’s

B: Pleated skirt, £22.50, F&F at Tesco

C: Boots, £22, boohoo.com

WEAR WITH

TIP: A SATIN skirt screams luxury but is comfy too. Layer with a belted denim jacket and add faux suede boots.

Printed T-shirt, £22, Next
Bucket bag, £18, Primark

Look 4

As we dip our toe into new season trends, it’s not about making drastic changes to your wardrobe

A: Blouse, £25.99, Freemans

B: Trousers, £26, Next

C: Loafer, £24.99, Deichmann

WEAR WITH

TIP: THIS throw-on blouse ticks the boho trend box this autumn. Wear with loafers and neutral separates.

Gold earrings, £12, River Island
Coat, £35.99, Stradivarius