Back-to-School Shopping: Trending Styles for Students

Denim Styles for Girls

• 👖 Lighter washes and wider leg jeans are trending for girls, moving away from skinny jeans.
• 💡 Examples include low-rise wide-leg distressed jeans from Gap and baggy jeans with floral details, incorporating girly feminine details.
• 🌟 For older girls, bootcut styles offer a retro look, such as a pair from Paxon.

Denim and Utility Styles for Boys

• 👖 Boys are also seeing baggy jeans, like the Pacson baggy jean, which are popular for teens.
• 🛠️ Utility styles are in for boys, including carpenter jeans and cargo pants, offering a functional and stylish look.

Backpack Trends

• 🎒 Backpacks are a key accessory that can express a student's personality, with options for all ages.
• 🧸 Younger kids can choose backpacks featuring favorite characters like Super Mario Brothers or Hello Kitty.
• 🏫 Clear backpacks, such as those from Jansport and Hershel, are becoming a requirement in some school districts.
• 💻 Functional backpacks like the North Face Jester are popular for their tech sleeves for laptops and Chromebooks.
• 🔥 Trendy and unique options like Sprayground backpacks are also highlighted, with potential stock issues online but availability in stores.

Footwear Trends

• 👟 Retro-inspired sneakers are a major trend, including ASICS Gel shoes with a vintage trainer look.
• ⚡ Slim, low-profile sneakers like the Puma Speedcat and Adidas Samba are also fashionable.
• 🏀 For boys, high-top shoes with an athletic-inspired design, such as the Retro 4, are recommended.
• 🛍️ Galleria Dallas offers a wide selection of sneakers with over two dozen stores selling them.