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Jun 27, 2023

Here’s Where Cool Kids with Budget

Got a fashion-forward kid who’s too cool for school? Well we’ve got a running list of back-to-school clothing stores that will live up to their style standards. Whether you’re dressing a preppy kid, a

Got a fashion-forward kid who’s too cool for school? Well we’ve got a running list of back-to-school clothing stores that will live up to their style standards. Whether you’re dressing a preppy kid, a trendy tween, a sporty teen or some other kind of sassy student, rest assured these retailers will come through.

And the prices are pretty sweet in our book, so you can feel good about your back-to-school budget — especially if you take advantage of the deals these sites are already running. French Toast, Target, Old Navy and more popular back-to-school shopping destinations are offering discounts of up to 50% on shoes, sweats, skirts, polos — pretty much every staple your kids will need to slay the school year.

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Parents, get French Toast on your radar for back-to-school shopping. This deliciously named brand is practically synonymous with high-quality school wear at affordable prices — and they’ve been at it since 1985. French Toast specializes in value-priced school uniforms, but they also carry plenty of elevated classroom basics like polos, khakis and even sweats for kids whose style skews preppy — or who want to adhere to dress codes but still love what they wear every day. Right now, you get 20 percent off tops and new arrivals and 10 percent off everything else. (Plus, SheKnows readers can get 15% off full-priced clothing and items with a smaller discount with code SHEKNOWS15). This six-pack of both long- and short-sleeved polo shirts for boys and girls is a perfect place to start.

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Price: $62.30 (originally $77.88) and up

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Old Navy’s Back to School Shop is packed with clothing that gives all the right vibes and is deceptively inexpensive. We’re talking $6 tees, $8 dresses, and this pair of top-rated boot-cut jeans for tween and teen girls that’s just $25. Old Navy has always been coveted for its denim, and this rugged pair of pants doesn’t disappoint.

Price: $24.99

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This time-honored style headquarters takes back-to-school shopping so seriously, they call that department ‘Gap to School.’ And plenty of the goodies you’ll find there are currently 50 percent off, like this pair of statement-making sneakers reduced to just $35.

Price: $35 (originally $44.95)

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Target’s Ready for School department has dresses from $10, tees from $6, jeans from $9 and more — and everything is designed to shine and built to last. This AC/DC concert t-shirt dress truly rocks, and so does its clearance price: just $12.75 and still available in all sizes (hurry!).

Price: $12.75 (originally $15)

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Get your sporty kids ready for a back-to-school wardrobe that makes activewear look sharp and never sloppy. Nike’s Back to School Clothing department has a slew of stylish stuff, and you get an extra 25 percent off your purchase of $150 or more with code SCHOOL at checkout. We’re living for this mint green fleece for boys and girls, which comes with matching joggers.

Price: $36.97 (originally $40)

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Macy’s Back to School department is the stuff teen dreams are made of. Cropped shirts, concert tees, name brand sneakers and more trendy pieces are on trend and on sale. Remember bomber jackets from the ’90s? They’re back in style, and Macy’s has them in four colors for less than $30 each.

Price: $29.40 (originally $49)

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