Whether you have kids in need of a new student uniform, or you’re headed back to work after a long summer break, here are the back to school uniform essentials that’ll come in handy, all available to shop in-store at Oxford Street, as well as online.
School uniform
As many parents will attest, it can be a nightmare kitting your child out for school, especially if they’re going through a growth spurt. Luckily, the likes of River Island, John Lewis, Next and Marks & Spencer have excellent value uniforms that won’t compromise on quality. Plus, they’ll meet most schools’ strict uniform rules.
School shoes
No uniform would be complete without school shoes, and Clarks are a staple when it comes to school shoes – this year they are offering the same quality but with their lowest prices since 2019, with shoes starting at £28. For kids that want to keep their street style whilst at school, Footasylum has all of your favourite brands that are school uniform appropriate. For PE, look no further than Schuh for the styles they really want, from Kickers to New Balance.
Back to school supplies
To brighten things up a bit at school, we love Disney’s range of backpacks and stationery, which pay homage to some of our beloved characters, including Pixar’s Cars and Disney princesses. For both kids and adults, Flying Tiger has lots of colourful designs like this fun pencil case and these erasable gel ink pens. And who doesn’t love a cool notebook? Finally, the ultimate in office stationery – a desk organiser to keep things tidy. For more mature kids, a sturdy but stylish backpack is essential – Footasylum have some great options.
Back to work fashion
For adults, uniforms might no longer be required, but a capsule wardrobe of elevated basics will make you feel like you mean business – they do say you should dress for the job you want after all. Invest in the right items, and they’ll last you through seasons and careers to come. Think tailored elasticated trousers, a nice shirt, a blazer which can be dressed down with jeans at the weekend, a light knitted dress that can be worn as is or over smart trousers when it gets cooler, and some timeless loafers.
Home office equipment
What would we do without the tech that helps make our home office (and everyday) life easier? If you’re looking to crank things up a notch this September, there are some gadgets and tech you need to know about, including the latest Apple watch – great for fitness and reading emails and messages on the go – and Samsung’s Galaxy 5 Pro, packed with intelligent Galaxy AI features powered by an advanced NPU. In terms of office equipment, if you’re having lots of video meetings in shared workspaces, try these JVC noise cancelling headphones. And of course, a portable power bank is a life saviour for work on the go. Finally, any workplace would be enhanced by Dyson’s Hot+Cool fan which cools or heats the air in no time.
Office accessories
Let’s face it, home offices aren’t the most exciting place to be, but here are a few office accessories that will help brighten up your work space, whether you’re in a home office, or an actual office. If you’re low on space at home, we love IKEA’s laptop stand. For anywhere: an artificial plant that you won’t be able to kill, a water bottle to keep you hydrated and a lamp to brighten up the place on dark winter days.
Health and wellness essentials
Whether it’s too hot or too cold, few offices seem to get the air con or heating right, and that can wreak havoc on your skin and health. Luckily, there are plenty of beauty items you can pick up that will ensure your face stays moisturised and cool. Cult items we recommend include Bloom and Blossom’s revitalising face and body mist, Vaseline’s lip balm tube, Lush’s skin drink moisturiser, The Body Shop’s hemp hand protector cream and Tatcha’s blotting paper from Selfridges for keeping that end-of-the-day sheen at bay. For the kids, going back to school can bring colds and coughs – beat the bugs with buy one get one half price across a range of vitamins at Holland & Barrett.
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