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Fashion Guide. Ultra-Cute Back to School Outfit Ideas
Ultra-Cute Back to School Outfit Ideas
Cool looks that make the grade! Create cute outfits for school with a mix that makes the match: peasant tops and leggings, graphic tees and soft jeans…and finish with the hottest kicks for kids! Here are our favorite ideas for the first day of school and beyond.
The Coolest Kids On The Block
Lookin’ Fun & Fresh
Two ways to finish her favorite fit-and-flare dress: top it with a cardigan and cute flats for a sweet style or go edgy with a denim jacket or bomber, paired with patterned leggings and cool sneaks.
stick to the rules back to school
Got a dress code? Uniforms call for smart separates. Mix and match oxford shirts and polos with scooter skirts, slacks and shorts in twill or ponte knits. Be sure to go with neutral tones like navy, khaki and light blue.
it’s a no brainer
You can’t go wrong with the ever-easy graphic tee to wear with shorts, skirts or jeans. Finish the look with a cardigan, denim jacket or button-down shirt. Add slip-ons and they’re ready to head off to class or recess.
get carried away
Fashion backpacks keep the function but turn up the color. Pack in a matching lunch box or snack bag made in their favorite shade or featuring a beloved character and make their day!
Trendsetting tweens
cue the cute outfits
First day fashion dilemma solved! Rule the halls in an embellished top and colored jeans (or a simple blue wash) with statement fashion jewelry—and of course, a cool new backpack. Totally cute! For the boys, we can’t get enough of cargo pants or shorts with a logo tee.
chillaxin’
The athleisure look is in and here to stay. Team up a hoodie with basketball shorts or sweats for a look that goes from pick-up games to picking up extra credit. Don’t forget joggers paired with athletic tees and sporty jackets for a look that’s right on point.
layer it on
Feel the breeze—you know what that means: lots of layers! From the bus stop to the walk home, bundle them up with the perfect outerwear. Start with a basic V-neck tee or collared button-front, or opt for a pattern or cheeky (and classroom-approved) graphic. Then, add on something light like a cardigan and upgrade to a trendy bomber as the weather cools.
high school fashion rules
fresh year, fresh gear
Hello high school! Streetwear is totally on-trend for juniors and rockin’ music-inspired graphics are all the rage. Chokers, band tees and oversized hoodies are making a comeback!
cool ways to warm up
Epic outerwear options: denim jackets, bombers, moto, military, faux leather and more. There’s a jacket for every school activity on your schedule: a suit jacket or blazer for presentations or prep school, a rain jacket for not-so-sunny days and a varsity jacket for the big game. Don’t forget a denim trucker jacket for the everyday.
better in a sweater
Knits are neat for juniors. Under a jacket or by itself, a sweater is a school-worthy essential. From tunics to oversized dusters, or standalone pullovers. Did someone say pullover? That’s an easy go-to for guys this sweater season. When switching to cardigans, make the transition easy for him with zip-ups (or meet halfway with a quarter-zip).
rhythm of the blues
The first school bell means it’s time to break out the hottest pair of jeans. Light or bright, dark or faded, worn or torn, and even embroidered—in all of their favorite washes. Keep the denim going with chambray shirts and jean jackets for that I-didn’t-even-have-to-try-to-look-this-cool vibe.
leader of the pack
Backpacks get fashionable updates in hot new prints and patterns or edgy leather. Looking for something more tech-friendly? Choose one with a laptop compartment—or a separate sleeve or case—to safely carry essential electronics between class and home.