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Our Panic Buys for Back to School.

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Aug 30, 2025
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Sally Wheeler, School Ties.

If you’re a beach lover, procrastinator or general back-to-reality-denier like we are, you’ve probably left getting ready for back to school/real life until the last possible minute. In solidarity, we’ve compiled a list of things we’re personally snapping up for the busy fall season ahead along with what we’re loving for the next few weeks of summer. There are key pieces of clothing and accessories—autumn party pants, a fabulous fringed skirt, just-right slippers, sneakers and sandals and a truly stellar carryall—that will shift your look ever so slightly into the future. Plus, a highly functional-yet-stylish laundry hamper, the ultimate leak-proof kids lunchbox, a high-brow frozen food and supplements and gadgets for repairing the mind, body, face and spirit after what has felt like a very fun but very long summer. We hope it all helps with re-entry and brings you a sense of excitement for what lies ahead.

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