Every boy wants to look cool for school. And what could be cooler than hitting the classroom styled out in the hottest surfing and skating brands? The Ride In Style Look is all about looking comfortable, casual and and in tune with the skating and surfing fashion scene.
What He'll Need for the Look
Surf and Skate Branded Logo Wear
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The key element to this look is to wear logos or other branded items from big-name labels in the skating and surfing world. Some brands to look for include:
The Quicksilver Ringer Tee featured here is available at Nordstrom.com.
- Billabong Boys
- Circa Kids
- Dakine
- DC Kids
- Element
- Hurley Boys
- O'Neill Boys
- Quicksilver Youth
- Rip Curl
- Volcom
The Quicksilver Ringer Tee featured here is available at Nordstrom.com.
Tees and Other Casual Tops
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Obviously tees featuring graphics relating to surfing or skating are ideal. Or, he can go with basic tops that have a nice, worn-in look and feel to them. Vintage inspired polos with surf and skate related graphics are super-cool and a nice alternative. Remember, The Ride In Style Look is very casual and comfortable so his shirts need to be extra soft.
The DC Kids Kip Polo featured here is available at Zappos.com.
The DC Kids Kip Polo featured here is available at Zappos.com.
Cool Hoodies and Zippies
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In the begining of the season, layer a hoody over his tee for added style and warmth. Once the weather gets warmer, his favorite hoody can serve as an light jacket. Go for contrasting colors for a carefree look, or choose a hoody in neutral shade such as grey, navy or black for a more subdued effect. For a totally stylish look, snag a hoody or zippy with an awesome graphic design.
The O'Neill Kids Martinez Hoody featured here is available at Zappos.com.
The O'Neill Kids Martinez Hoody featured here is available at Zappos.com.
Long Shorts
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Boys love shorts and most of them can't wait for spring just so they can cast away their long pants and bust out their favorite shorts. This style calls for longer shorts with a wider leg. Again, comfort and looking casual are the keys to achieving this look. On the beach, only board shorts will do, but for school choose long and roomy cargo type shorts that come to or go past his knee. Or get funky with a cool pair of retro patterned shorts in neutral colors such as khaki, brown, black or grey.
The Volcom Avondale Boys' Shorts featured here are available at UpAndRiding.com.
The Volcom Avondale Boys' Shorts featured here are available at UpAndRiding.com.
Comfortable Pants and Cool Jeans
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This year, boys' bottoms become very personal. Some boys will wear only baggy jeans and cargo pants. Other boys are going a bit more edgy and donning slim-fitting jeans with a vintage feel and a dark wash. And guess what? They are all right and all in style. Even classic jeans are making a come back this year. So let him choose his own jeans, cargos and other pants that fit his personality and that he feels comfortable wearing.
The Joe's Jeans 'Rebel' Jeans featured here are available at Nordstrom.com.
The Joe's Jeans 'Rebel' Jeans featured here are available at Nordstrom.com.
Skate Shoes
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This look isn't complete without an awesome pair of skate shoes. Again, it's all about having the right brand. Look for skate shoes from:
The bbyhds Venture Skate featured here is the world's first sneaker/skateboard combo and is available at Zappos.com.
The bbyhds Venture Skate featured here is the world's first sneaker/skateboard combo and is available at Zappos.com.
