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 Rachael Severino is an incoming 9th grade school student at Sachem North High School in the Sachem School District. Though still quite young, this aspiring writer has a knack for the written word. She has penned several short stories and poems, and is working on her first novel. |
| As August draws to a close and September begins, children will be heading back to school. Aside from school supplies, students are shopping for new outfits. 2015 is incorporating some old trends and creating new ones. For younger children (kindergarten to the start of middle school), it’s about bright colors and elaborate patterns. Surprisingly, the main color for this year is mustard. It’s quite the contrast to brightly colored clothing. Layered clothing is a popular style for this year. It will be seen more when temperatures drop, giving boys and girls a comfortable, warm, trendy look. Backpacks for children have wild patterns and bright colors, mimicking clothing trends. For little ones, expect to see beloved characters like Captain America, Minions, Disney Princesses and My Little Pony on backpacks, supplies and tees. For teenage boys, you will see neutrals with peeks of colors. Basics for boys’ this year include the ever popular denim, in regular or dark wash and colorful colors. Hoodies have long been a must for most teenage boys. They’re comfortable and often have patterns or designs. This year, the new style features pockets and the inside of the hood in bright colors, with the rest of the sweatshirt in a dark color. Graphic t-shirts have been, and continue to be, a steady trend for boys. They usually have designs from cartoons, TV shows, or movies. They may feature a favorite band. Graphic tees enable guys to show some of their interests and could help strike up a conversation. The shoes boys are buying are Jordan’s, LeBron’s or Nike. For a slightly less mainstream look, there is Converse. Teenage girls also have earth tones readily available, with little pops of purple, pink and blue. A long standing fashion staple has been leggings. They’re comfortable and go with everything. Graphic tees are also a big trend for girls. They have band members, characters, and witty sayings that will likely earn her some compliments. For a softer look, skirts are being shown in all different colors and patterns. They can be worn with tights or thigh high socks during the winter. Lace is still quite popular and comes in several colors or tradition white. Skinny jeans or jeans, in general, are a common bottom shown in stores everywhere that can be worn with just about anything. Flannels are both extremely comfortable and fashionable. They can be worn many ways to match multiple types of personalities. Footwear shown includes high boots and Converse sneakers. Both are comfortable choices and add some fashion flare. Be sure to decorate your locker this time of year as well. With trendy shelves, mirrors, mini chandeliers, organizers and more, you can create a space at school that is both functional and fashionable. Locker décor is available where you buy school supplies, some party stores, and, of course, online. With all these trends in mind, don’t forget to wear what makes you happy. Dress to impress yourself, no one else. |
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