Preppy Back-to-School Fashion Essentials

Quiet shades of blue and gray give a reserved edge to an artsy mix of prim patterns. Keep your kids warm and cozy with knit caps and cardigans.

By Juli Alvarez and Amanda Flores

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(Left): Shirt, American Eagle Outfitters, $34.50, ae.com. Jeans, Roxy, $79.50, roxy.com. Shoes, Spring Shoes, $40, myspringshoes.com. Headband, stylist's own. Earrings, Tarina Tarantino, $55, tarinatarantino.com. Necklace, Adia Kibur, $36, lifemix.net. Pearl bracelets, Stella & Dot, $14, stelladot.com. Pearls with ribbon bracelet, Sequin, $128, 212-398-7363.

(Right): Cardigan, Johnnie b, $50, bodenusa.com. Shirt ($44.50) and tie ($39.50), Aeropostale, aeropostale.com. Shorts, Volcom, $45, volcom.com. Shoes, Clarks, $95, zappos.com. Hat, Roxy, $26, roxy.com.

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