How to Get to School Looking Fashionable and Trendy (for Girls)

Co-authored by Elle Monus

Last Updated: January 4, 2023

Always wake up with hair that looks like it's been attacked by a particularly fierce tornado? Do the others at school always look more trendy? Well, say goodbye to those days! This detailed and specific article will explain to school girls of any age, any body shape, anywhere in the world, exactly how to get to school looking fashionable and trendy. Read on from step one below.

Part 1

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Prepare the Day Before

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Check your school bag. Make sure it is clean and functional, check for holes, scrapes, marks, etc. If your school allows it, add any badges or patches you'd like to personalize it. A bag in good order is considered trendy and fashionable in most schools.
- Make sure all your homework is done and in your bag. If you have to rush it in the morning you will end up ruffled and stressed, and you won’t look as good.
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Shave. Do both your legs and your armpits, especially if you will be doing physical education the next day. If you don’t have lots of body hair, you don’t have to do this step. Dont shave if you don't want to.

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Do double french braids in your hair for nice, wavy hair the next day. Not only does this look great, it will save you a lot of time in the morning. This step is only relevant if you have hair long enough to plait, if you don't already have naturally wavy hair, and, finally if you believe that wavy hair is trendy and fashionable. While it isn’t necessary, it can pull together a look.
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Paint and coat your nails the night before. It looks trendy and doing it the night before saves time trying to do it in the morning. Do not paint your nails if nail polish is not allowed at your school.

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Waking Up and Washing

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Set an alarm. Give yourself plenty of time to get ready for school. If you don't wake up on time, you’ll stress and will be more likely to forget something or mess something up.
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Go to the bathroom and wash your face. This will make your face cleaner and can help reduce the build up of oils on your skin, combatting acne. You could also try using a face scrub for smooth, clean skin. Make sure it is gentle enough, though, as it can cause sensitive skin.
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Take a shower. Try not to get your hair wet if you did two French braids. Wearing a shower cap will keep your braids completely dry. Not only will you look and feel clean, having a shower is a great way to wake yourself up ready to look alert and refreshed for school. Not looking alert and refreshed will make you less good.
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Brush your teeth. Make sure your breath smells fresh and your teeth are clean. Try to brush for at least two minutes. Don't miss out any teeth!

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Jazz up Your General Appearance

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Make small adjustments to your uniform. Jazz it up by pulling the skirt above your knees, un-tucking your blouse and/or adding a pin or badge. If your school allows, wear a necklace, bracelet, or ring or earrings. Know that pulling up a skirt, untucking a blouse, and other “modifications” could be against your school’s uniform policy. If you don't have to wear uniform, wear something that is considered trendy and fashionable where you are. This can be anything from flared jeans and a cute Hello Kitty tee-shirt to a gingham dress or a pair of neat shorts and a pretty blouse.
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Open the two French braids, if you did them. You can keep your hair open or style it into a high ponytail.
- Try other popular hair styles at school, like buns, ponytails or pinning a bit of your hair back and securing it with a clip.
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Apply your makeup. Don't apply any make-up until you are fully changed because you'll smudge it. Use an eye shadow that matches or compliments the color of your clothes. Lip gloss, foundation and a touch of mascara is acceptable at some schools. Don't go over the top though, and check what your school's policy regarding make-up is. If you are younger or your school doesn’t allow it, you can still look good without makeup.
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Be unique and follow the fashion in your area. Though these steps should give you a good general idea of what is accepted as fashionable in most schools.

Community Q&A

Question

Do you have to wear makeup to look good?

Community Answer

No. Makeup meant to enhance your natural beauty, but it's just a tool. Take care of your skin, drink lots of water and get enough sleep. There are plenty of beautiful women who don't wear any makeup at all.
Question

I want to look trendy for middle school, but I don't have a lot of good clothes. I'm going shopping soon, but I have to make due for a few days. Help?

Ainsley

Community Answer

When you are trying to get a look that is fashionable and cool with a limited amount of clothing, going for basic clothing is always best - plain colored tees, skinny jeans, striped shirts, neutral colored dresses, plain white sneakers. You can then mix and match the few items you have to make lots of trendy looks. As for right now, you are bound to have at least a shirt or two that you like. You can find lots of inspiration online for how to style different pieces of clothing. The YouTuber Miss Alex is my favorite place to go to figure out how to wear my clothes.

Warnings

’”Even though it seems like the obvious choice, do your makeup in the morning. Otherwise it will smudge and get in your pores, making you break out more.

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Don't put anything in your hair overnight. After tossing and turning all night it will probably do more damage than good.

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