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Back to School Fashions for Boys: Get the Casual Cool Look

Laid Back Yet Stylish Looks for - -Boys' Back to School Fashions 2009

By Michelle Kouzmine, About.com

One of the hottest looks for boys this year is The Casual Cool Look. The key to achieving this easy-going look is to choose items that have a vintage feel to them and layer them. When creating his layers, it's ok to pair patterns like plaids and stripes with graphic images; just pick up a dominating color in the graphic print and echo it in the pattern. Wear it with confidence and it will look cool, hip and casual.

What He'll Need for the Look

Cool Graphic Tees

Back to School Clothes for Boys: Get the Casual Cool Look 2009juvieshop.com
Vintage inspired graphic tees are everywhere right now so you should have no trouble finding ones your boy likes. Tees featuring tattoo inspired graphics or vintage rock concert reproductions are the most in-demand boys' tees this year. Other popular vintage inspired tees sport graphic images advertising real or imagined products, rock inspired images or brand logos. Some tees have a pre-worn look to them, while other employ 70s and 80s retro colors and designs.

Buy Direct: Charlie Rocket Camera T-shirt at juvieshop.com.

Casual Button-Up Shirts

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As an additional layering piece to a hoody or on its own, a button-up shirt looks great over a tee. Leave the shirt open and untucked for a super-casual look. For added interest, pair a patterned button-up shirt with a graphic tee.

Buy Direct: 191 Unlimited Embroidered Dress Shirt at Nordstrom.com.

Track Jackets and Hoodies

Back to School Clothes for Boys: Get the Casual Cool Look 2009gapkids.com
Vintage inspired track jackets, hoodies and zippies are popping up in stores across America for Back to School 2009. The most popular jackets have brand logos or sports' emblems from colleges, universities, countries and US states. Layer one over a tee and under blazers and or outerwear. Hoodies are great for this look, because the hood looks great peeking out from under a jacket.

Buy Direct: Varsity Zip-Up at gapkids.com.

Jeans or Cool Pants

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Choose jeans that have a roomy fit, but are not overly baggy or sloppy. This year, dark rinses are hugely popular, look for a pair that has some wiskering or other subtle details. Premium denim is an excellent choice for The Casual Cook Look, shop for brands like Diesel, Rock and Republic or True Religion.
For a bit more style and spunk, choose a cool pair of vintage inspired pants; they are a great alternatives to jeans and add some interest to his wardrobe.

Buy Direct: Zoo York Boys Straight Cut Jeans at macys.com

Casual Footwear

Back to School Clothes for Boys: Get the Casual Cool Look 2009Zappos.com
Choose casual, retro inspired footwear for The Casual Cool Look. Look for skater athletic shoes, Chuck Taylor All Star Converses, Slip-on athletic shoes or Vans Classic Slip-ons. For an edgy look, choose a pair of shoes with a crazy print. Or get dapper and choose a nice pair of suede shoes or boots.

Buy Direct: Ugg Kids Birch Boot at zappos.com.

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