August is quickly approaching and we all know what that means – school is just around the corner (and all my teacher friends just cringed). But as a student, I LOVED back-to-school shopping. It was the beginning of a new academic year, a fresh slate. My mom and I would make a special trip to Target for brand-new supplies and the mall for some fall fashion finds.
While I enjoyed the tradition of back-to-school shopping as a student, I have found it more challenging as a parent. If your kids are anything like mine, they grow at the speed of light. How am I supposed to buy new clothes for the school year in smoldering August temps and cross my fingers that they fit by the time the weather cools down?
Good news!! I have put together multiple looks for boys that are fantastic for transitional weather. These pieces mix and match with ease and still look polished. My recommendation for boys back-to-school shopping? Spend your money on a few classic staples and fresh shoes; hold off on new sweatpants and jeans until you actually need them.
Happy ” fall fashion” shopping for your boys!!
- Jean Jacket
- denim is very trendy right now and what better way to enter fall than a classic denim jacket
- Striped t-shirt
- have and LOVE. Soft material, charcoal gray color with a couple buttons – one of my favorites
- Black Jeans
- black jeans are a staple for all my kids; love the dark wash look on my boys
- I sometimes roll up the bottom and style with sandals if I’m not quite ready to succumb to boot weather.
- Beige cloud slippers
- Was not sure how much my son would like these but ended up being his go-to shoe all summer; will still be pertinent transitioning into fall
- Black plaid shirt
- just ordered – can’t want to style this in the fall
- Tank Top set
- simple classic for layering
- Jean shorts
- love these from Zara
- White sneakers
- any white shoe will do; I try to find a little cheaper options because my boys are hard on shoes
- I like these from H&M.
- White long sleeve t-shirt
- I should buy stock in these. Have in multiple sizes and multiple colors but white (and black) are my favorite and most used.
- Green shorts
- my favorite Target buy for boys this summer
- The “above the knee” version is sold out but they do still have the “at the knee” available in all sizes!
- Vans -boots
- If you’re going to splurge on something, this is it.
- I do keep these separate from play shoes – we use for church, family pictures, parties and other events.
- Gray sweatshirt
- classic, simple, used daily over here and have in multiple sizes
- White t-shirt
- just another classic staple
- Black shorts
- soft and multi-functional
- Gray hoodie
- What can I say? I love a gray sweatshirt (and so do my boys).
- Vans -shoe
- Don’t own BUT 👀
- Nike t-shirt
- If your son is a Nike kid, love this top!
- Nike socks
- classic staple
- Green sleeveless hoodie
- Wal-Mart fine!
- Check it out here.
- Adidas shoes
- another sportier white sneaker option if you’re not into the H&M shoes
- Gray sweatpants
- will order when weather cools down
- Black checkered shirt
- fun, layering piece from Wal-Mart