The first day of school. It’s a new year with new classes, new teachers and new friends. But while you’re tossing notebooks, folders and pencils in the shopping cart, don’t forget to gear up with a new outfit. Local boutiques offer a great selection of back-to-school clothes.
Summer lovin'
Pants Store: 233 Country Club Park
At Pants Store, you can get an outfit that strikes the perfect balance between summery and classy.
- Fashionable sunglasses- $172
- Vibrant top- $40
- Neutral, high-waisted skort- $40
- Trendy wedges- $80
Simply sweet
Little Lavender: 200 Country Club Park
While Lilla offers chic and sophisticated clothing for older students, its sister store, Little Lavender, presents an adorable back-to-school look for younger kids. This outfit has enough frills to look cute but is still surprisingly functional for romping on the playground.
- Adorable white top- $16
- Cute jean skort- $15
- Colorful sandals- $19
Chic rockstar
Village Sportswear: 2417 Montevallo Road
Village Sportswear presents an edgy back-to-school look.
- Choker- $85
- White tank- $33
- Stylishly torn gray tee- $106
- Black shorts- $119
- Handmade leather purse- $165
Southern class
Monkee’s of Mountain Brook: 2006 Cahaba Road
At Monkee’s, you can purchase a sweet, Southern look.
- Gold hoop earrings- $73
- Fringe backpack- $375
- Clean-cut denim dress- $98
- Ankle-wrapped heels- $320
