by Carol Davis, Kiddin Around –
As the long lazy days of summer begin to shorten and the weather begins to change, the much-anticipated Back to School season begins.
Sustainability is in and on trend for fall 2023! Upcycled and eco-friendly fabrics like bamboo, wool and organic cottons are great choices. These materials are easy care for busy parents, gentle on the environment and comfortable for kids to wear.
Athleisure fashion, where style meets comfort, continues to be a popular choice for both parents and kids. This trend offers a variety of styles from soft joggers including jeans, leggings, dresses, rompers, oversized tees and hoodies that are easy to coordinate and mix and match. Choose pieces that are versatile, then add some accessories for fun; hair clips, scrunchies, a printed Headster ball cap or a cool Herschel hipster bag can create a fun fashionable statement or complete the perfect outfit. The fun part of fall is layering with vests and hoodies; these pieces provide style and function all together and transition from fall to winter.
Kids’ fashion today offers a variety of brands that are eco-friendly and include playful prints, soothing palettes and easy-wearing styles. Brands such as Mayoral, Smartwool, Petit Lem, Colour Kids, Vignette, Me and Henry, and Herschel have high environmental standards when it comes to the production of their products. Even footwear brands such as Stride Rite, Keen and Merrell include soles that are made from recycled products.
Shopping consignment stores, secondhand, or thrifting has become an on-trend way to shop over the years. Kids grow quickly and are always in need of a new pair of shoes, clothing, dance, or sports equipment – sometimes before they’ve worn out their current wardrobe! Some of the benefits of frequenting consignment stores are: it’s easier on the family budget, saves thousands of tons of clothing from entering the landfills, and you can purchase brand name, stylish, unique and on-trend items at a fraction of the regular price. One of the best perks of consignment shops is selling your own gently-used items, allowing you to earn a few extra dollars!
Along with the new wardrobe, kids require backpacks and litterless lunch packing options. Litterless lunches are a school requirement and on trend for the environment. Today there are several options available, such as bento-style boxes, insulated lunch kits and reusable snack containers, and Hydro flask offers a high-quality range of insulated kid-friendly water bottles and food jars.
Have fun shopping this back-to-school season; embrace the eco-friendly, thrifting and sustainable fashions while expressing your styles and inspire others to join this greener movement. Together we are on trend to protect the environment and create a more sustainable world.
