Back to School Clothes Shopping Tips

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As summer starts to come to an end, to quote the infamous Staples commercial that adults seem to love but kids cringe when viewing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year… they’re going back!”  We want to share some Back to School (BTS) shopping tips so you will be ready to tackle the crowds and get the most fashionable trends for great prices!  Here are some tips that will make back to school shopping fun, and that will distract your daughter from the looming school year ahead.

-         Shop at the end of winter of the previous season.  There are always a ton of sales so take advantage of those sales and wear those clothes and shoes next winter.  Don’t worry, those trends and outfits will still be acceptable fashion choices!

-         Make a day of it!  Try to get all the shopping done in one day.  Spend one day on clothes, and then another day on school supplies.

-         Avoid Weekends – Try to go on a weekday mornings when the stores are not too crowded.  Everyone always chooses the weekends to shop, so if you have the time, try to plan a mother-daughter outing one weekday.  Also, make a list of what you need with your daughter.  Get her involved!

-         To save money: Go through school supplies from last year to see what can be re-used.  Buy items in bulk, such as pencils and pens that can last the whole year.  And, of course, keep an eye out for BTS sales on school supplies in weekly circulars. 

Items that every girl should have:

-         A jean jacket:  Jean jackets are classic no matter what the age!  A young girl can even get away with some rhinestones on the jacket!  Help find a classic and age appropriate jean jacket for your daughter and feel free to let your daughter get creative and decorate her jean jacket.  At FashionPlaytes, we have an adorable jean jacket that girls can add ribbons and appliques in order to create their own custom jean jacket!  We recommend *rhinestones* because Rhinestones Make Everything Better! 

-         A denim skirt: A denim skirt is very practical because it can be worn in the summer, and even in the winter with a cute pair of leggings or stockings.  Again, you can find some age-appropriate very cute denim skirts for your daughter, and watch her rock this classic look.  Visit FashionPlaytes to get creative so she can design her own denim skirt.

-         Boots: Again, no matter what the age, there is a pair of boots for everyone!  Sometimes younger girls like cowboy boots, and can get away looking great in them.  We recommend the cowboy boots with a denim skirt.  She will look like your very own little, chic cowgirl!  Other younger girls prefer the classic Ugg boot attire because they see older girls wearing them.  Whatever the boot, your daughter’s outfit will be styling all the way to her feet!

We hope these tips will help you save some time and money when you go shopping for back to school clothes and supplies.  We want to know, when do you plan on starting to go back to school shopping?  But, in the meantime, enjoy your last few weeks of summer with your family!