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
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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: Lucky Brand Thermal at nordstrom.com.
Buy Direct: Lucky Brand Thermal at nordstrom.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 Striped Dress Shirt at Nordstrom.com.
Buy Direct: 191 Unlimited Striped Dress Shirt at Nordstrom.com.
Hoody or Cardigan
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Vintage inspired track jackets, hoodies and cardigans are popping up everywhere. This winter, expect to see a lot of vintage inspired cardigans. Layer one over a tee and under blazers and or outerwear.
Buy Direct: Stella McCartney Cardigan at gapkids.com.
Buy Direct: Stella McCartney Cardigan 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: Boys Overdyed Plaid Cargos at oldnavy.com
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: Boys Overdyed Plaid Cargos at oldnavy.com
Casual Footwear
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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 or leather boots.
Buy Direct: Ugg Kids Birch Boot II at zappos.com.
Buy Direct: Ugg Kids Birch Boot II at zappos.com.
