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Every time I think about the fact that I’ll have two children in elementary school for the very first time in 8 years, I have to breathe! This is a poignant time, filled with excitement, anticipation, and inevitably a few tears. I love watching my children grow and develop into their own persons and my deep desire is that their experience at school is positive, filled with learning, laughter and lasting friendships.
I don’t know how or why the first day of school has been esteemed so highly. Perhaps it is because it marks the beginning of a new season. As a parent, it furthers the countdown towards the day when we’ll pack the last lunch and drive through the carpool line for the last time. To commemorate the first day of school and build excitement within my kids for the new year, I always take them to pick out a first day of school outfit. And while my kids stay current with fashion trends, comfort, quality and price are key when choosing a first day of school outfit.
My son starts third grade this week, and I can already see him transitioning away from character tees and moving towards the graphic tees you often see teens wearing. This short sleeve graphic tee features a cute saying “Will be quiet for $100. Will be awesome for free.” To dress up the shirt we paired it with Wrangler’s Short Sleeve Plaid Woven Shirt which can be worn casually with jeans or dressed up with khakis. Lastly, we completed the look with Faded Glory’s Fashion Denim Jeans. Along with featuring an adjustable waist (ideal for growing boys like my son), it also includes some trendy accents like Deco Stitching on the back pocket and a contrasting web belt. I actually stocked up on these jeans because my son lives in them throughout the school year and the price ($11.97) is unmatched at other stores. The total price of this outfit was just under $25.
At 5, my daughter is decisively particular about the clothes she wears and her sense of style is definitively feminine. She loves to wear skirts and dresses, and characters still represent a big part of her world. As soon as she saw Faded Glory’s Hatchi Cowl Neck Set she grabbed it for her first day of school. The dress set includes a belt and leggings which makes it versatile for wearing throughout the Fall, Winter and Spring seasons. In her own unique sense of style, she decided to pair the dress with a Hello Kitty Baseball Hat. The total price of this outfit was just just under $21.
So what’s trending this year for Back to School Style? Here are 5 trends we’ve spotted!
1. Tees With Humor: Graphic tees continue to be popular among teens and tweens, but this year, students are making a statement and it’s one that will likely garner a laugh.
2. Character-Inspired: This persistent trend will likely endure many school seasons because of how integral characters are to childhood. As in previous years, current films and video games are inspiring this year’s apparel.
3. Prints and Patterns: This trend is particularly popular for boys’ button down tees and girls’ dresses/skirts.
4. Denim: Jeans continue to be the apparel item of choice for students because of their versatility and durability. And for 2015, we’re seeing a renewed interest specifically in colored denim.
5. Athletic Wear: Comfortable, casual, and fashionably sporty, even young kids are jumping on board with this trend.
Be sure to check out Walmart.com for more Back to School Fashion Trends.
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