Back to School Season is Here: What’s In Style for the New School Year?
As summer break nears its end, now is the perfect time to go back to school shopping and pick up the hottest new fashion trends for the upcoming school year. The good news is, you don’t have to spend a fortune to score the latest looks for the kids, tweens, or teens in your life. Ohio Valley Goodwill has a large selection of the latest trends for all ages, all at great prices! Whether your children are headed off to elementary school, junior high, high school, or even college, here are some of the latest styles for the new school year to look for:
For the kids:
Kid’s tee shirts from Goodwill
Comfort is key
Young kids have a lot of energy. They’re often on the move, so they need clothing that will stretch and move with them! When shopping for back to school clothing, look for comfortable graphic tees, jeggings, pants, or skirts, and sneakers that can mix and match to create multiple outfits. Check the tags to ensure the clothing is made with materials such as cotton, spandex, and lycra, which tend to be comfortable and stretchy.
Backpacks from Goodwill
For the tweens:
Girls’ jeans from Ohio Valley Goodwill
Denim everything
Ever since the introduction of denim back in the 1800s, it has become a high-demand item, and now it’s more stylish than ever. Chances are, your pre-teen, or ” tween” (ages 10-12) grew over the summer, and now needs a new pair of jeans for the new school year! Luckily, Ohio Valley Goodwill always has a great variety of jeans for both boys and girls. For girls, jean jackets are a top trend and a classic wardrobe addition. These can be easily customized with patches, pins, or dye to help your tween express her individuality!
For the teens:
Navy blue ball cap
Retro clothing and accessories
More and more often, Millennial and Gen-Z generations are embracing secondhand clothing and including retro clothing and accessories in their style. One top trend is wearing t-shirts from decades past. That’s right ““ graphic tees from the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s are in high demand among today’s teens! These t-shirt designs can be anything from music to college apparel to sports teams to brands. Check your local Ohio Valley Goodwill store or shopgoodwill.com, our online auction site, to stock up on stylish and unique tees for your teen!
Send your children back to school in style with help from Ohio Valley Goodwill! Our budget-friendly finds are sure to delight kids of all ages as they prepare for the new school season.
Pro tip: Before adding new clothing to your kids’ closets, clear out the clothing that doesn’t fit by donating them to Goodwill! Then, stop in to Goodwill to find everything they need for a successful school year. A great time to shop is the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday weekend August 2-4!
Remember, by shopping at and donating to Ohio Valley Goodwill, you’re directly supporting our mission to change lives through the power of work! Find your nearest donation center or retail store, and view our monthly sales calendars for even more opportunities to save!
