Taylor Swift style: How to dress like a schoolgirl without being cliché

We interrupt your regular Monday routine to bring you Taylor Swift-inspired looks we can’t wait for you to see (and try, if you will). (Pinterest)

Updated on: May 23, 2016 4:17 PM IST

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We interrupt your regular Monday routine to bring you Taylor Swift-inspired looks we can’t wait for you to see (and try, if you will). (Pinterest)

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Here, we’ve gathered 13 of our favourite schoolgirl-inspired looks that any modern woman could easily pull off for work, school or play. (Pinterest)

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For better or worse, there’s no denying that schoolgirl uniforms have been cemented in pop culture. And the fact is that certain aspects of classic school uniforms are quite on-trend: Miniskirts, pleats, button ups. (Pinterest)

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And there are ways to pull off a school uniform-inspired look without being a total cliché. Proof right here. (Pinterest)

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To make a schoolgirl look appropriate for a modern woman, be sure to stay away from entire outfits that are reminiscent of uniforms. (Pinterest)

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Don’t wear a plaid miniskirt with a white button down, a blazer, knee-socks, and oxfords: That’s veering into costume territory. (Pinterest)

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Instead, pair each of those things with other staples like an oversized sweater and tights with your plaid mini, knee-high boots with your knee-socks so they just peek out of the top, a white button-down with a solid swingy skirt. (Pinterest)

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And, for the love of all things holy, don’t even think about wearing pigtails or braids. Keep your hair open: Simple and stylish. (Pinterest)