Flinging through laundry piles on the floor while trying to figure out what to wear to class is not fun.

Especially when class starts in 10 minutes.

Stock up on some of these basics and they'll hopefully get you through a month or two. Then, when mom and dad return for parents' weekend in October, you can gouge their wallets again.

Kindly, of course.

Here are five basic items all college girls need.

1 Boyfriend shirt

Target, 2800 Pearl St., Boulder

A boyfriend shirt is one that is so soft and cuddly even your boyfriend will have a hard time removing it.

Target's Mossimo V-neck T-shirt is cheap, soft as hell and stylishly form-fitting. It's available in just about every color. Wear it to yoga, layer two colors for class or wear a funky tank underneath for a night out. $7.99.

Info: 303-449-3400, target.com

2 Underwear

Marshalls, 1875 28th St., Boulder

Stock up on cute underwear -- 30 pairs, preferably -- so visits to the laundromat only come once a month.

Marshalls has cute and cheap designer underwear for a fraction of the regular price. Check out The Cube inside Marshall's -- it houses all things fashionable for college girls.

Info: 303-449-1997, marshallsonline.com

3 Converse

Famous Footwear, 2540 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder

Chucks, Converse, Chuck Taylors, CTs -- whatever they're tagged, it's apparent these shoes will never go out of style.

Almost every color is available at the online store, converse.com, with even an option to customize your own shoes. Converse go with everything -- even red carpet dresses, as Kristen Stewart displayed at this year's MTV Movie Awards.

Info: 303-440-0771, famousfootwear.com

4 Sunglasses

Nordstrom Rack, 130 E. Flatiron Crossing Drive, Broomfield

Living at a high elevation requires sunglasses for protection from the sun's damaging rays. Going back to school also requires sunglasses just to look hot while walking to class.

Nordstrom Rack has brand-name sunglasses at discounted prices. Check out the round-frame sunglasses, as the summer trend is also claiming fall fashion. Oversized, retro or whatever catches your eye -- just go round.

Info: 720-887-3588, shop.nordstrom.com

5 Flip-flops

The Fitter, 1352 College Ave., Boulder

Flip-flops are a downright staple. In the dorms or locker rooms, they're needed for showers, they're the perfect summer and early fall shoe and they're handy in the morning to take the dog out in your pajamas.

Just be sure to swap them out for supportive shoes when hitting the hiking trail. The Fitter on the Hill has a good selection of comfy and cute ones.

Info: 303-442-4200