Hot List for Back To School

It’s the beginning of Tax-Free Weekend a.k.a. Back-to-School Shopping. For you who don’t have to wear uniforms, this can be a particularly stressful time, especially if you are raising stylish teens, tweens and tots who shop for the perfect look. Fortunately for you, Galleria Dallas‘ Fashion Stylist Holly Quartaro gave me “Holly’s Hot List for Back-To-School 2012” for this fall while being mindful of hot Texas weather as well as school dress codes.

LADIES
1. Maxi length – skirts and dresses
2. Jeans – boyfriend, printed, high waisted and color denim
3. Bold prints – tribal, polka dot, floral, plaid, graphic, stripes and chevron
4. Mixing prints

5. Neutrals
6. Denim – vest, shirt, jacket
7. Boho – lace and crochet
8. Sheer

LADS
1. Chambray – shirts and shorts
2. Plaid shirts
3. Graphic tees
4. Preppy – Oxford polos
5. Bold stripes
6. Nautical

For this school year, girls get a full spectrum of fashionable looks to consider.  “The trends from the runway show everything from delicate lace and crochet to bold prints and bright colors,” shares Quartaro. “And as much as we all like black, adding neutrals, neons or a statement print can bring any outfit into season easily, while still being fashionable for fall.” Another trend this fall for girls is topping any look with an arm-full of bracelets. “Mix your watch, bangles, wraps, cuffs, leathers, metals, beads and friendship bracelets for a texturized, chic look.”

So color your closest, jazz up your jeans and channel your inner bohemian this fall with these great back-to-school trends!

If you and your child are still unsure what to buy, head to “Runway Revue” this Saturday, August 18. It’s three fashion shows at 12PM, 2PM and 4PM where Holly Quartaro will be the MC. 🙂