This year’s back-to-school shopping season offers the most fashion-forward, fun and affordable items. Simona Supekar, Fashion Trend Editor for SHOP.com has selected her favorite clothes, backpacks and accessories to differentiate and distinguish your kids from the pack!
What’s Hot, What’s Not: Students have their own unique characteristics that explode from the first to the last days of school. Back-to-school kids’ fashions are definitely being influenced this year by adult fashions, says Supekar.
The art of pairing. Dresses are really popular this year. You can pair them with a blazer and leggings or cozy knee-highs for cooler temperatures. Supekar suggests this
Graphic Tee Dress for teens or a
Vintage Boat Dress for younger girls. For boys, brands like
Akademiks cater to both men and boys and make great graphic tees.
Don't miss the Marc. Marc Jacobs just launched a new back to school collection called “Don’t Miss the Marc” especially for female teens. The line features stretch denim, cute graphic tees, jersey blazers, and more. Most items are under $100.
Back to the 80’s! For girls, neon colors reminiscent of the 80s are hot!
What's still popular? Hot pink, electric yellow, and bright green as well as jungle and animal prints--especially for tights and dresses. Supekar loves this
Kensie girl Juniors Animal print dress.
Layers. Boys will continue to layer their looks for fall, choosing graphic tees to go over long sleeve basic shirts. Or for a preppier look, Polo shirts like this
Lacoste shirt will be a hit.
Techno Power! The more sophisticated our world becomes, the more students will rely on technology for success in school.
HP Mini Netbooks are a fun, stylish tool and they come in Pink Chic! Or this
Cygnett Groove Time II iPod Alarm Clock, a top pick according to this year’s
Better Homes & Gardens Back to School guide.
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SHOP.com's Fashion Trend editor Simona Supekar is an award-winning fashion writer. While the eclectic designs of Betsey Johnson clothing and Irregular Choice pumps top her list of designer faves, Simona is equally committed to finding affordable ways for anyone to find their power outfit.
Simona scours SHOP.com to find great clothing and shoe deals, offering fashion tips and advice to share with shoppers. She also manages SHOP.com's shopping blog, The Shopping Vine. She lives in Los Angeles with two very well-dressed cats.
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Some wonderful picks and a great article! I think that backpack is perfect for girls AND boys in the Midnight Black or the Army Green. It's a very cool style!
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