Sweet September
School starting doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to shimmery sandals! Or summer dresses! Try out these hot-weather pieces, but make them look back-to-school-ready by adding a denim jacket and some comfy navy leggings.
Get the look: Embroidered Sundress, $70; Washed Denim Jacket, $68; Everyday Leggings, $19; Tasseled Sandals, $18
Bye Summer
"I don't want to go to school!" We've heard it before, but with this too cool for school look, your kid will be skipping to the bus stop.
Get the look: Julian Bird Tee, $46; Marled Short-Sleeve Hoodie, $18; Yellow Love Print Leggings, $39; Red Chuck Taylor All Star Classic Sneakers, $35
See You Later Alligator!
In a while, crocodile! Try out a cool graphic sweatshirt like this one, and pair it with an adorable patterned skirt, preferably with mermaids. Throw on some spotted Vans with even cuter striped socks, and you're good to go.
Get the look: Blue Alligator Print Sweatshirt, $46; Mermies Print Skirt Apricot, $43; Calf High Multi-Stripe Sock , $5; Micro Hearts Authentic Sneakers, $37
The Budding Artist
A great outfit for any arts-and-crafts lover on the first day of school. They'll love these awesome, painterly sneaks. Plus, the statement shoes will look great paired with these no-fuss jogger pants and trendy Jean-Michel graphic tee. Lastly, be sure to top it off with a cool, khaki nylon jacket.
Get the Look: Jean Michel Kids' Tee, $45; Khaki Green Nylon Jacket, $25; Black Jogger Pants, $30; Liv Black Canvas Slip-Ons, $24
Jurassic Party!
We're a big fan of graphics for back-to-school wear this year, and Passive Juice Motel does them best. We also did the scary pattern matching for you, so you don't have to. Pull it all together with these super-cool Vans high tops and a striped-sleeve, half-zip sweater.
Get the Look: Jurassic Party Kids Tee, $25; Slim-Fit Camo Canvas Cargo Pants, $22; Striped-Sleeve Half-Zip Sweatshirt, $60; Sk8-Hi Sneakers, $45
Varsity Blues
Do your son's ears perk up at the sound of "blue 42"? J. Crew does a great take on the classic varsity jacket, and it'll look awesome with the three-quarter sleeve football tee and jeans. The gray H&M sneakers look great but are still comfy enough for running around in.
Get the Look: K-Way Jimmy College Jacket, $89; Three-Quarter Sleeve Football Tee, $37; Slim Jeans, $10; Gray Sneakers, $18
Pretty in Pink
No one did high school better than Molly Ringwald in "Sixteen Candles." Take a style tip from the Hughesian muse and add a little pink to your back-to-school wardrobe.
Get this Look: Neon Pink Pinafore Dress With Pocket, $20; Gray Striped Shirt, $10; Yellow Patent Ballet Flats, $16; Crystal Beaded Cord Necklace, $20
The Tomboy
Sporty and sweet! Rock the tomboy look in this foil striped tee, on-trend zipper pants and awesome blue campus sneakers.
Get this Look: Foil Striped Tee, $35; Seams and Zips Trousers, $18; Adidas Campus Sneakers in Purple White, $60
Wild Child
A look for the more daring fashionistas. Go for bold in this neon-striped poncho and splashy print leggings. And complete the look with some adorable faux fur espadrilles.
Get this Look: Fringed Sleeve Poncho, $18; Splashy Print Leggings, $6; Fur espadrilles, $26
Seeing Stripes
Your kid will be more than happy to be going back to school as long as he's wearing this. Especially while sporting these awesome camo racer sneakers by Puma. Who knows? Maybe you won't even have to hassle them to get dressed for school.
Get the Look: Contrast Striped Sweater, $17; Black Skinny Fit Jeans, $20; Windbreaker in Neon Persimmon, $60; Puma for Crewcuts Cabana Racer Sneakers in Camo, $50
Cool Customer
Too cool for school? Try out this cool chambray top and black pant combo. Expand on the Vans trend by opting for the checkered sneaks.
Get this Look: Chambray Workshirt, $50; Lightweight Chino in Slim Fit, $50; Vans Slip-On Sneakers in Checkerboard , $35
