Get the Head of the Class Look for Back to School 2009

It's as popular as ever, and even better than you remember. The classic Polo shirt can now be custom made from her favorite colors for a look she'll love. Visit polo.com and in four easy steps, you can design your very own Polo shirt. Or get a Paint Your Polo Kit so she can create a her very own one-of-a-kind Ralph Lauren Polo.

Once upon a time, the Preppy Girl always had her cable-cord sweater on hand to ward off a sudden chill. Well, the 2009 Head of the Class Girl is still clever with her layers, but she's opting for a more casual and practical hoody.

Buy Direct: Juicy Couture Velour Hoody at nordstrom.com

The classic shirt dress is back, but it's been funked up a bit. Think beyond white and choose a dress in a more exciting color, or better yet pick out a fun pattern, like this Nova Check dress by Burberry Kids. Pair her dress up with a cardigan and dress shoes for Preppy Perfect look, or take it down a notch with a hoody and a pair of athletic Mary Janes for an preppy-yet-casual Back to School Look.

Buy Direct: Burberry Ruffle Shirtdress at nordstrom.com

Chinos are a great alternative to jeans and are ideal for the Head of the Class Look. Choose flat-front chinos that are straight in the leg. For the beginning of the season when the weather is still favorable, opt for a pair of cropped chinos.

Buy Direct: Girls' Plain Front Blended Chino Pants at landsend.com

Jazz up her preppy look with a little skirt. For this look, choose a plaid skirt with an interesting color scheme or a neutral, pleated skirt. Add a coordinating polo in a solid color and a pair of Mary Janes for a put-together school outfit that will send her to the head of the class.

Buy Direct: Stretch Chino Pleated Skirt at ralphlauren.com

Mary Janes are the quintessential school shoes for girls. Classic Mary Janes go from the playground to the classroom and go with anything from school uniforms to jeans and a tee. If she wants to look cool and casual with her Preppy Girl Look, choose a pair of Mary Janes with a chunky bottom.

Buy Direct: Sanita Kids Marcelle Cabrio at zappos.com