It’s back to school for many students today. Some parts of the country have been back at it for a couple of weeks. Still others will start after Labor Day. In honor of a new school year, I decided to put aside my typical topics and give you a taste of some teenage fashion! Whether your kids are at this age, out of the house, or just toddlers, I thought it would be fun to show what kids today are wearing!
All photos by Barbara Hill Photography. A big thanks to Barb for working with me. I will be featuring more of her work in an upcoming post/giveaway.
Middle School can be a turning point for many kids when it comes to fashion. For some,(girls especially) it certainly starts in elementary school. I don’t recall clothes ever being an issue for my boys until about the 6th grade. Shopping for them was relatively easy. But then middle school rolled around. Our favorite inexpensive stores were no longer “cool”. Places such as Amerian Eagle, Abercrombie and Hollister entered the vocabulary. I soon learned to shop the sales at these stores. I grew accustomed to the loud music and limited conversation when shopping. (well not really!)
I asked Emily, a middle school student, to show some of her favorite “Back to School” looks. Skinny jeans are from Abercrombie Kids, shirt from Target and sweatshirt from Hollister. Don’t you love those purple Converse shoes? (Nordstrom)
Next I wanted to show some trends from High School. My son Collin asked some of his friends to help us. Barbara Hill brought along two girls she had previously photographed. It was fun to see the 6 of them(from high schools on the opposite side of town) work together showing off their different styles. I loved seeing each of their personalities come through in what they chose to wear.
Of course a photo shoot would not be complete without the jumping pose! Now that they are in High School, they told me the stores they want to go to are different than what they liked in Middle School with just a little overlap. Favorites are Pac Sun and Zumiez. They like Jeans/shorts from American Eagle and also Abercrombie. The girls liked Forever 21, Nordstrom, Wet Seal. A new hit for a few of the kids was Rue 21 which offered very affordable choices. I’m also putting a vote in for the Nordstrom Rack because we always manage to find things there.
Emma’s dress is from Rue 21, yellow bag by Nino Bossi from Accentuate and the boots shown above are from her MOM’s closet!
Mariah is wearing jeans (jeggings) from American Eagle. Her jacket is from Wet Seal and shirt from Charlotte Russe. Just like Emma, those great boots are borrowed from her mom. Orange handbag is from Accentuate.
Kennady chose jeans from Abercrombie. Green LODIS bag is from Accentuate. Her top and cardigan as well as her Toms are from Nordstrom. Not familiar with these shoes? Click on the link. With each pair purchased, one pair is given to a child in need.
Are boys less particular about what they wear? I’ve learned that some care a whole lot, others not so much! Above Collin, Luke and Russel are all set for their sophomore year. Collin is wearing jeans from AE, and a VERY inexpensive V-neck tee from Rue 21. Luke and Russel are both in combinations from Pac Sun, Rue 21 and Zuimez.
Emma’s sweater vest, burn out tee and owl necklace are from Rue 21.
Mariah’s dress is from Forever 21 and denim jacket is from Nordstrom.
Kennady is wearing a strapless floral dress by Tulle from Accentuate. I can even picture it with a denim jacket and boots or even leggings.
Collin’s lightweight sweatshirt is from Rue 21 and shorts are from American Eagle
Luke’s “military” style jacket: Rue 21
Russel is wearing a Pac Sun shirt and a hat by Hurley. In the photo below you’ll see the guys all have different styles of Vans. Yes, I’m told that that length of socks or no socks at all is the way to go. As for me, I’m just saying–that look takes a little getting used to!
Let the classes begin!
A big thank you to my models. Have a great year!
What did you think? Was it fun to see what kids this age are wearing?
