Education Guide 7.26.26 - Flipbook - Page 20
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| Sunday, July 26, 2026
DRESSING FOR STYLE
Comfort is Key
for Back to School
Stylish Tops
Stylish looks are paired with everyday functionality
By Linda L. Esterson, Contributing Writer
T
his year, back to school fashion is
all about comfort. With Baltimore’s
typical warm summer temperatures
extending through the fall, retailers
are promoting lightweight, cool dresses and
skorts as well as the latest shorts and tees
from popular athletic wear brands.
From preschool to high school, kids are
dressing for style, as well as comfort. Featured are the latest picks from Nordstrom
and Kohl’s from activewear brands like Nike,
Adidas and Tek Gear and stylish designs
from Petal & Pup, Edikted, Tucker & Tate
and Polo Ralph Lauren.
Dawstron
Embroidered
Cotton & Linen Top
– Petal & Pup
A light and breezy top
crafted from a linenkissed cotton blend and
stitched with enchanting
embroidery.
Loria Stripe Boat Neck Long
Sleeve Top by Edikted
DRESSING FOR STYLE
Kids’ Polo
Embroidered
Short Sleeve Cotton
Button-Down Shirt
Dresses, Skorts and Rompers
Pleated Skort
by Tek Gear
Embroidered polo
ponies lend preppy flair
to a button-down sport
shirt made from cotton
oxford cloth.
Kids’ Double
Cotton Gauze
Tiered Dress
– Mini Boden
Get ready for fun
adventures with this
delightful pleated skort.
This ruffled cap-sleeve
dress is cut from soft,
breathable cotton
gauze in a wavy colorblock design.
Kids’ Tiered
Rainbow Tutu Dress
– Tucker & Tate
A rainbow-hued mesh
tutu adds kid-friendly
appeal to a darling dress
topped with a ribbed
bodice for all-day
comfort.
Kids’ Ariel
Twirly Jersey Dress
– Mini Boden
Kids’ Print
Cotton Dress
– Tucker & Tate
Fashioned from stretchy
cotton piqué and
embellished with an
embroidered logo, this
pleated polo dress is cute
and comfy.
Brinnie Twist
Front Crop T-Shirt
- Petal & Pup
Show a bit of midriff
in this cropped cotton
T-shirt fashioned with
elastic at the back to hold
the trim look in place.
Alicia Contrast Trim
V-Neck Top by Edikted
A stretchy cotton-rich top
with a classic V-neckline is
trimmed with a bit of contrast
and ready to be worn on repeat.
Stylish Bottoms
A simple print adds
sy to
a touch of whimsy
this cotton dresss with
flutter sleeves and a
tiered skirt.
Kids’ Cartwheel
Bike Shorts
– Tucker & Tate
This cotton dress,
brightened in a vibrant
floral print, is made for
a day of twirling.
Kids’ Stretch Cotton
Polo Dress – Polo
Ralph Lauren
Soft and stretchy cotton perfects the
figure-hugging fit of this boat-neck top
framed by long sleeves and encircled
in slender stripes.
Stretchy bike shorts with a
bright and playful print keep
kids comfy and cute.
Polly Floral
Print Romper
– Petal & Pup
Pastel hues play up
the fresh style of this
floral-patterned
puff-sleeve romper.
Kids’ Linen & Cotton Shorts
A breathable mix of linen and
cotton brings warm-weather
comfort to shorts that are sized
for kids and topped with a
stretchy waist that cinches for an
always-perfect fit.
Hawthorne
Linen Blend Wide
Leg Crop Pants
– Petal & Pup
Cropped wide-leg
pants crafted from
a lightweight linen
blend and topped
with a smocked
waist and handy side
pockets.
