All you need to make the grade when it comes to kids’ style is kids! They know what they like, so just let ’em loose. No prissy pleated slacks or smocked dresses for today’s little learners. Bring on the cargo pants and denim skirts and behold the cultural revolution!

head of the class
Get high marks from head to toe.
style_Head-of-the-Class-copyFrom left: On Georgia, 1969 denim skirt overalls, $39.95 from Gap Kids at West County Center | Tea Collection pin dot tee, $22.50 from City Sprouts | Hunter boots, $74.99 from Laurie’s Shoes | Mint monogrammed backpack, $38 from The Initial Design. On Michael, rugby crew tee, $29.95, and surplus joggers, $34.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | Naturino desert boots, $82.99 from Laurie’s Shoes | WB monogrammed backpack, $35 from Zoey’s Closet. On Ava, Tea Collection ‘Kira Kira’ wrap dress, $45, and leggings, $22.50; both from City Sprouts | Stephen Joseph quilted ladybug backpack, $30 from Zoey’s Closet | shoes, model’s own. On Jack, Gap logo baseball zip hoodie, $34.95, graphic tee, $24.95, and camouflage joggers, $34.95; all from Gap Kids at West County Center | Naturino lace-up desert boots, $69.99 from Lauries Shoes. On Brielle, Mimobee weekender lace-up sweatshirt, $68, and Tea Collection ‘skinny minny’ pants, $39; both from City Sprouts | Naturino desert boots, $72.99 from Laurie’s Shoes. On Tanner, 1969 high stretch slim jean, $39.95, plaid herringbone button-down, $29.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | Naturino desert boots, $79.99 from Laurie’s Shoes

school days
The ride is a lot more fun when you get to pick your favorite jeans and tees each day.
style_School-Days-copyOn Michael (top), striped-sleeve henley tee in lava orange, $18.95, and 1969 skinny fit jeans in light wash, $34.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes and backpack, model’s own | On Lucas, rugby henley hoodie, $24.95, and 1969 high stretch slim jeans in medium wash, $34.95, both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes and backpack, model’s own

hit the books
Get ready to learn in genius style with leggings and dresses, plaids and florals, Mary Janes and dessert boots.
style_Hit-the-Books-copyOn Brielle, Tea Collection ‘Sakura’ Dress, $29.50, and striped leggings, $24.50; both from City Sprouts | shoes, model’s own. On Lola, plaid shirt dress, $39.95, and 1969 Girlfriend Jeans, $34.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | Naturino Mary Jane shoes, $79.99 from Laurie’s Shoes. On Georgia, Tea Collection ‘Neko’ play dress, $45, and leggings, $45; both from City Sprouts | Naturino desert boots, $72.99 from Laurie’s Shoes

cool!
Active kids give new meaning to ‘wardrobe flexibility.’
style_Cool-Kids-copyFrom left: On Levi, 1969 high stretch slim jeans, $39.95, and rugby crew tee, $29.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | Mint monogrammed camouflage backpack, $38 from The Initial Design | shoes, model’s own. On Tanner, Appaman pocket tee, $36, and ‘Bushwick’ pants, $53; both from City Sprouts | Keen encanto ‘Wesley’ high tops, $59.99 from Laurie’s Shoes. On Toby, 1969 high stretch slim jeans, $39.95, and plaid button-down, $34.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes, model’s own

work hard, play hard
Whew! After school’s the time to let it all hang out in looks that are playground-approved.
style_Work-Hard-Play-Hard-copyFrom left: On Lucas, camouflage shorts, $14.99 from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes and shirt, model’s own. On Michael, Buzz Aldrin glow in the dark tee, $19.95 from Gap Kids at West County Center | Keen encanto ‘Wesley’ high tops, $59.99 from Laurie’s Shoes | shorts, model’s own. On Charlie, striped tee, $14.95, and sweat shorts, $19.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes, model’s own. On Lola, GapFit kids double-layer racerback tank, $29.95, and ombre sport capris, $29.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes, model’s own. On Jack, GapFit kids tee, $19.95, and shorts, $22.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes, model’s own. On Levi, GapFit kids tee, $19.95, and shorts, $22.95; both from Gap Kids at West County Center | shoes, model’s own. On Georgia, ‘First Grade Rocks’ personalized tee, $21.50 from Zoey’s Closet | shorts and shoes, model’s own

Photos: Suzy Gorman
Style Coordination: Emily McGehee
Models: Jack and Lola Harrington, Michael and Lucas McGehee, Levi and Georgia, Tanner and Brielle Gilbertson, Charlie and Ava Pollmann, and Toby Weber
With special thanks to St. Joseph’s Academy and First Student Bus Company