But it doesn’t have to be all jeers and tears, because back-to-school is a great time to prepare their closets for the influx of events and activities that will be happening throughout the year, like school assemblies, birthday parties, school dances and school trips.
However, first things first because we all know there’s nothing like making a good first impression — here’s a look at six great outfits that will make your tween shine on their first day of school that are both mom-approved and school-approved!
Sweetly WIld
- DSigned Shake It Up Ruffled Tunic, $16.99, at target.com
- DSigned Shake It Up Animal Print Legging, $9.99, at target.com
- Mia Kids Betsy Flat, $35, at piperlime.com
- 12 Bright Multi Bracelets, $7.90, at shopjustice.com
Nautical Fall
- Volcom Bolder Stripe T-shirt, $29, at nordstrom.com
- dENiZEN from Levis Brand at Target Jeans 281, $17.99, at target.com
- Kids’ Adidas Samba Sneakers, $45, at jcrew.com
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Feminine Rocker
- Garden Graphic Tee, $24.95, at gap.com
- Ribbon Courdroy Cropped Pants, $31.46, at gap.com
- Girls’ Coverse Jack Purcell Glitter Sneakers, $50, at jcrew.com
- Pink Feather Flower Clip, $7, at shopjustice.com
Preppy Cool
- Patterned Long-Sleeve Shirt, $17.94, at oldnavy.com
- Straight Cargo Pants, $25.46, at gap.com
- Kids’ New Balance KE410 Sneakers, $46, at jcrew.com
Casual Transition
- Girls Lindy Hop Dress, $42.50, at jcrew.com
- Denim Jacket, $19.50, at oldnavy.com
- Dolce Vita Stormy Boot, $59.95, at nordstrom.com
- Crochet Cabbie Hat with Sequin Flower, $16, at shopjustice.com
Young Skater
- Urban Pipeline Striped Polo, $9.90, at kohls.com
- Tony Hawk Skinny Jeans, $23.10, at kohls.com
- Shaun White Chief Skate Mid-Top, $27.99, at target.com
- Animal Graphic Hoodie, $19.94, at oldnavy.com