Fashion do’s and don’ts for a new school year

School supplies will be on everyone’s back-to-school list, but shopping for clothes that suit your style and the current trends can be more of a challenge, especially with trends changing rapidly each season.

We asked local teens and fashion experts, and scouted some internet trends to find out what you’ll see in stores, in the hallways at school and around town this year, and to discover the best places to shop. Some of the answers may be surprising (overalls are back? Say it isn’t so). While others won’t leave you in shock (graphic tees are still a thing).

Fort Mill resident Jen McAliley co-owns Katyloo Boutique, an online boutique, with neighbor Kim Hedrick. McAliley said some fall trends include the bohemian look with a feminine color palette of pale pinks, peaches, mauves and dusty rose.

“Skinny jeans are on the way out,” McAliley adds. “Wide leg flares are making a comeback.”

Other trends McAliley says we’ll be seeing soon include the ’90s grunge inspired look, with plaids and denims. The ’70s look hasn’t faded either, with flared pants and boho silhouettes, tweeds and fair isle sweaters continuing in popularity.

The 1980s won’t be left out. The electric shades of the ’80s will be paired frequently with colors like gray and navy, McAliley said.

Style websites also note the return of Dr. Martens footwear to popularity. Graphic tees continue to be trendy among the elementary school set, both boys and girls, and statement tees are popular among older youth.

Nation Ford High School student Emma Childs said boutique shopping is popular among her friends, including boutiques such as Page 6 in Fort Mill, but they also hit mainstream shops like Old Navy. For bridging the gap from summer to fall, Chacos sandals are comfortable and cute, she said, and accessories from Kate Spade and Fossil are popular among girls.

Childs’ personal style is vintage inspired, she said. She loves heels to dress up any outfit and offers practical advice for choosing clothing while shopping.

“When I’m shopping, I imagine it in my closet and think how much I would really wear it,” Childs said.

For more information about Katyloo Boutique, visit the story online at katyloo.com or on Instagram @katylooboutique.

This story was originally published July 23, 2015 at 5:10 PM with the headline "Fashion do’s and don’ts for a new school year."