Back-To-School Fashion for Teens

Shopping for teens can be quite of a challenge. My son is not a child anymore—but not a man either. I find myself navigating through different stores trying to find what’s age appropriate, a good fit, practical and stylish. We now shop in the men’s section, and if there’s a junior section, we have a look there too! If you’re in the same boat with shopping for your tween-turned-teen, here are some fun fashion ideas for both teen boys and girls for the new school year!

It’s always fun to sparkle up your hands, neck and ear with a bit of bling! Whether your teen likes simple styles or statement pieces, Urban Outfitters and Lulus have lots of fun options to choose from.

To buy: Urban Outfitters and Lulu's

We can’t guarantee that a snazzy watch will get your teen up and running in the morning but they sure do look cool and will help with keeping your kid on track with managing their time between school and activities.

To buy: Fossil, Stuhrling, and Casio Baby G

Want to spend a little more? Check out this list of trendy watches from Teen Vogue.

Backpacks are another fun way for your teen to express his or her individual style. You can’t have cool threads with a not-so-cool bag. Of course, the bags have to meet mami’s criteria too: Price, functionality and durability.

To buy: Ninja backpack, Herschel Little America Backpack

Need a rolling bag? Pottery Barn Teen has some great affordable options.

Expand your teen boy’s hat horizons! Whether it’s a beanie or a bucket hat, there are so many fun patterns and shapes to choose from. Hats are such a great way to add a bit of color and pattern to your son’s wardrobe beyond a basic baseball cap. Not that your teen cares about that kind of thing! But it definitely pulls their casual look together.

To buy: Urban Outfitters, Asos, Obey Clothing

The shirt: It’s the most important staple in a young man’s closet. Go over the styles and graphics with your son before purchasing. This is their chance to have a say in what they like. Pair it up any shirt with a pair of classic Levis.

To buy: Target, Kohl's, American Eagle Outfitters, Nike Store, Levi's

Shoes are a completely a personal choice for teens. I can only get my son to wear shoes when we go out. Unless it’s a special occassion, he’ll only wear sneakers to school. There are so many great shoes and sneakers to choose from for teens that can be worn with jeans!

To buy: Clark's, Footlocker, Nordstrom

What girl doesn’t love a pretty hat? There are so many cute styles for teen girls for snowy days, sunny days, rainy days or any day!

To buy: Asos, Urban Outfitters

I wore a Catholic school uniform during my elementary and high school years. Shoes were an important part of expressing my individuality. I think that was the beginning of my shoe obsession. Fall shoe optionsfor girls—all under $100—do not disappoint!

To buy: Piperlime, Nordstrom

You might be familiar with this phrase: “I have nothing to wear!” Stock up tees in different colors, a few denim tops and lightweight sweaters. Even with all these in your teen’s closet, they still may not think they have anything to wear. But a bit a variety to choose from in the morning feels pretty good, especially on “those” days. Pair it up with bootcut jeans or colorful skinnies.

To buy: Lulu's, Asos, Piperlme, Forever21

A white leather backpack is probably not the most practical solution unless your girl is meticulous about keeping her fashion free of dirt. But the rest of the bags are fun options if your teen doesn’t want to go the navy or black backpack route.

To buy: Vans Hello Kitty backpack, Asos leather backpack