DAN'S PAPERS, September 11, 2009 Page 42 www.danshamptons.com
Back-to-School Shopping for Tweens
By Rosemarie Oliverio “All about me” is the stage for tween back-toschool fashion. This year it’s all about self-expression, casual and cool. They’re channeling the ‘80s. Denim is important. So is plaid. No tween will be complete without the good old standby – the denim jacket. It’s worth spending to get a good one because, as we know, the more you wash it the yummier it becomes. It can be worn as an inside or outside wardrobe piece until the deep season chill sets in. Jeans come in every possible cut from the skinny jean to the boot cut they will all be walking the halls this year. Dark wash is the best color choice for this season and if you need to step it up a bit, black is always a good choice. A great pair of dark wash jeans with a flannel shirt over a tank is perfect. Tank tops and t-shirts make the cut this year whether fitted or oversize a la Flashdance. The latter can also be worn belted with ankle length leggings alone or layered over tanks. Button down plaid
flannel shirts and tunics are back and bigger than ever before. Over a favorite tee, tied open at the waist or tied around the waist they can also double as a light jacket when needed. Try to keep the color scheme uniform with just one special bold and bright piece in a contrasting color that will make the outfit pop! Footwear is easy this year. Ballet flats in bright colors will take a girl straight through the transition and she can either make them match, or mix and match the colors to suit the mood. Boots will have their day this year. They can be worn with jeans, leggings AND skirts, and can always pull everything together. Knee high boots or cowboy boots are always ready for an adventure! For just hanging with friends on the weekend choose hoodies, leggings and favorite shoes. Accessories are in abundance from beads, bracelets and baubles to scarves and fun ribbons to tie in your hair. Think Madonna, 1982. And now, for the boys. Tween boys are a dream to shop for this year. Just like the girls, they too need a good basic denim jacket to wear with everything. Jeans, jeans, jeans! Get them as many pairs as you think they need and they will still need one more. The baggy look is gone, think relaxed but tailored. Boys are layering again. Graphic logo tees are the key this year and even under plaid flannel shirts, the more vintage and worn in they look, the better! Throw a hoodie into the mix and you’ll satisfy even the captain of the team.
Guys are brightening themselves up with their footwear this year. Converse low and high tops have jumped back in bright colors to save the day! P.S. Don’t forget to give them that personal touch with original graffiti on the sides. Show them your best artwork ever! Parents of both girls and boys this year can thank the trends that most of us grew up with to help their wallets from shrieking this year. Check out local thrift and consignment stores for those lived in vintage looks that the kids must have this year.
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