2011-2012 Back to School Fashion Trends

2011 back to school fashion trends
Skinny jeans are still in, but
bold plaids, stripes, and flared
bell bottoms are predicted to
be hot for back to school 2011.

It's time for back to school shopping, and moms nationwide are getting kids ready to be fashionably 'cool for school' in September.

Besides shopping for necessary back to school supplies, stay current with recent fashion trends that will help keep your kids, tweens, and fashionable teens happily starting another school year in style:

• While the grunge and Goth look never really went out of style with high schoolers, watch for 70's fashion to be a major mover and shaker during the 2011-2012 season, as flared jeans and bell-bottom slacks make a huge comeback.

• In addition to the new fashionably bold tartan and plaids, also look for understated checkerboard styles of season's past making a return this year.

• To round out the brave new world of graphic fashion, bold and colorful stripes were everywhere on the runways in 2011 as designers didn't miss a beat to include them in blouses, dresses, pants, sweaters and coats.

• Pencil-thin skinny jeans are still in, along with high-top sneakers, Uggs, hoodies, denim jackets, and stylish fashion T's that will make a bold, bright, and colorful statement for Back to School 2011.

As ever, it pays to shop around for back to school fashion clothing. Before September rolls around, keep your eye on back to school sales beginning in late August. Stay especially watchful for money saving 2011 Labor Day sales at stores such as JCPenney's, H&M, Old Navy, Target, Kohl's, and other large retailers featuring great, last-minute back to school buys and bargains.

More trendy super cool back to school musts for 2011-2012:

back to school bracelets • Hot colors - jade, teal, bamboo, coffee, orchid, & phlox
• Nail polish colors - graphite, péridot and quartz
• Crackle nail polish
• New scented nail polish
• Chunky funky bracelets - MeBands are cool & collectible
• OppoRings
• Cool high tops, bold and bedazzled
• Funky jewelry - plastic bracelets
• Chunky rings
• Backpacks, multi-style and color
• Large watches
• Toms shoes - shoes that give back
• Retro sunglasses
• Trendy scarves (yes they are still in, and make great belts too.)
• Ballet flats
• Funky lunch bags - very eco-friendly
• Feather earrings
• Crochet detailing
• Blazers

Happy shopping!

More about 2011 back to school fashion trends around the Web:

Emo/Scene Back to School Fashion 2011

Top Six Back-to-School 2011 Fashion Trends for Juniors - Good fashion tips for mixing and matching new trends with old, along with advice on where to find bargains in the major department stores.

Forever 21 Fall 2011 Fashion Trends - A sneak peak at the new look from the popular retailer.

2011 Back To School Makeup and Hairstyle Looks - Popular teen celebrity looks perfect for back to school.

What to buy for back to school clothes for my kindergartner? - Parent forum with visitor comments and helpful suggestions.

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