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A Special Advertising Section of Baltimore Sun Media Group | Sunday, August 17, 2025
Classic Looks Rule for
Back to School
By Linda Esterson, Contributing Writer
T
his year, classic styles with reimagined
throwback looks are all the rage for
back to school.
According to marketing officials at
Nordstrom, for young adults this year is a compilation of bold, vibrant prints, novelty shorts
and skirts, chic two-piece sets, and whimsical
knitwear. It creates a fun and fresh mashup
Dresses and Skirts
Girls’ Pull-On Uniform Knit
Skort - Cat & Jack
Add stylish comfort to their school
wardrobe with this Pull-On Uniform
Knit Skort from Cat & Jack. Featuring
a classic wrap design with button
details and built-in shorts for extra
coverage, it pairs perfectly with polos
or button-downs. Available at Target.
Mini Boden Kids’
Adeline Smocked Dress
Stretchy cotton twill and zip cargo pockets
layered with patch pockets give this miniskirt off-duty, utilitarian vibes and a modern casual look. Available at Nordstrom.
Kid 2-Pack Poplin
Stretch Uniform Skorts
From morning bell to recess
tag, this performance skort
keeps up with every move.
The classic navy style has the
clean look of a skirt with the
comfort of built-in shorts
underneath. With a pull-on
waistband and 2-way stretch, it’s made for sitting crosslegged at story time or swinging across the monkey
bars – no outfit change required.
Available at OshKosh B’gosh.
These mid-rise jeans are crafted from
cotton denim fabric with soft lining
in a wide leg fit for comfortable wear.
h a front
The back elastic waistband with
snap closure offers a snug fit that pair
well with tees, tank tops and blouses
for an array of comfy outfit options.
Available at Target.
Enchanting style meets
breezy, playground-ready
comfort in this woven
cotton dress featuring
a Peter Pan collar and
smocked yoke.
Available at Nordstrom.
Accessories
Herschel Supply Co.
Kids’ Heritage
Youth Backpack
Sized perfectly for little
adventurers, this roomy
backpack is made from
durable recycled materials
and energized by a
playful print. Available at Nordstrom.
Levi’s Premium 501
Original Straight
Leg Jeans
Levi’s 501 Mid Thigh
Denim Cutoff Shorts
Soft and lightweight, these nonstretch-denim shorts feature
distressed edges, a vintageinspired medium wash and a
comfy mid-thigh length.
Available at Nordstrom.
DAZE Shy Leopard Print
Kick Flare Jeans
Girls’ Adaptive 2pk Short
Sleeve Dress - Cat & Jack
Brown/Light Pink
Cargo Miniskirt
A school-ready style that
works beyond the classroom. With a slim tapered
fit for a modern vibe and
an elastic waist for added
comfort, these pants are the
perfect go-to for school and
family pictures. Pair with a
polo or button-down shirt for
an effortless look.
Available at OshKosh B’gosh.
Girls’ Wide Leg Jeans
- Cat & Jack - Light Wash
aesthetic that reimagines the early 2000s with
a modern twist.
For younger students, this year’s fashion
embraces a joyful sense of play, celebrating
whimsy and creativity with bold colors, oversized details and unexpected patterns, notes
Nordstrom’s marketing team.
Here’s a look at products available at retailers like Target, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, Carter’s and
OshKosh Bgosh.
Designed with sensory-friendly features, the
Adaptive two-Pack Short
Sleeve Dress from Cat & Jack
offers comfort and easy style.
The pack includes two fun
prints, leopard on brown and
bows on pink, plus handy
side pockets and an easy
pullover design for fuss-free
dressing and device access.
Available at Target.
Kid Slim Tapered
Chino Pants-Khaki
Jeans and Pants
Fierce leopard spots show off your
wild side in these stretch-kissed
kick flares cut in a high-waisted
silhouette that fits slim through the
knees before widening above the
ankles. Available at Nordstrom.
Boys 8-20 Sonoma Goods
For Life Straight-Fit
Flexwear Denim Jeans
Classic straight fit, five-pocket
jeans feature a button closure
and zipper fly.
Available at Kohl’s.
Crisp, first-day-blue denim
brings old-school vibes
and lots of cool future to
jeans cut comfortably in
the seat and thighs with a
classic straight-leg profile.
Available at Nordstrom.
DAZE Sundaze High
Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Low-stretch denim in the
perfect light wash elevates these
vintage-inspired jeans designed
with straight legs and an alwayson-trend high waist. Available at
Nordstrom.
Juniors’ SO High-Rise
‘90s Bootcut Jeans
Upgrade your wardrobe with
these stylish high-rise bootcut
jeans from SO. Featuring four
pockets, a zipper fly and button
closure. Available at Kohl’s.
Boys 8-20 Tek Gear
Dry Tek Shorts in
Regular & Husky
Girls 7-20 Tek Gear
High-Rise Running
Shorts
Keep him cool and comfortable with the Boys’ Tek Gear
Dry Tek Shorts, featuring
breathable fabric for active
play and sporty style. Available at Kohl’s.
Whether she’s going for a
run or lounging on a warm
day, she’ll love these girls’ Tek Gear high-rise
running shorts. Features a reflective logo and includes attached undershorts. Available at Kohl’s.
Spark Style Little Kid
Backpack - Ice Cream
- Skip*Hop
Spark Style Kids Carry
On Rolling Luggage
– Rocket - Skip*Hop
Pack their day with epic
style, featuring cool designs
that let little personalities
shine. The Spark Style Little
Kid Backpack is a perfect
preschool pack that features a roomy main
compartment and a front pocket that’s great
for snacks, and a mesh side pocket for easy
access to a juice box or water bottle.
Available at OshKosh B’gosh.
Perfectly sized for carryons and overnight trips,
the Spark Style rolling
luggage for youngsters is the
rdy
ultimate travel buddy. Sturdy
enough for everyday use,
the cool-kid design features
a front zip pocket and bottle pocket for easy
access, plus a retractable handle for travel
made easy. Available at OshKosh B’gosh.
