School doors are opening, lockers are slamming, and the bell is about to ring. That’s right, class is back in session. Whether your target market has grade school, middle school, high school, college students, teachers, or a combination, stay in the know on what looks are trending this school year.
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Oversized Crewnecks
What’s cozier than a too-large crewneck? Not a whole lot. After nearly two years of spending most of their time inside, it’s no wonder comfortable clothes are currently all the rage. Stock up on our best-selling crewnecks, add your designs and watch them fly off your shelves.
Plaid Button Downs
For anyone who was a teenager during the 90s, this is your year! Grunge is back but with a modern spin. One thing that hasn’t changed is the plaid flannel shirt which has been the backbone of grunge fashion for over a decade.
Bomber Jackets
One of the easiest ways to dress up streetwear is with a bomber jacket. Your layer-loving customers will wear these over hoodies, flannels, tees, polos, and more. Bombers are also the ideal Fall jacket since the material not only protects the wearer from the wind but is also not too heavy to cause overheating.
Joggers
Back to school also means back to dorm life and relaxing at home after class. Little else is more coveted for loungewear than joggers. Of course, many will also style these as part of their athleisure looks for class or even sports practice. Joggers embody the comfiest feelings of home while on the go.
Tie-Dye
Initially re-popularized during quarantine as a form of entertainment other than bingeing those favorite television shows, has now grown into a trend that people can’t get enough of. Tie-dye anything is sure to not only add instant color to your product lines but also increase your chances of selling out!
Garment Dye
Tees, tanks, dresses, and more that has been garment dyed have grown in popularity. Previously these styles were desired solely with fraternity and sorority markets as well as resort wear. Now everyone wants to wear casual, worn-in feeling apparel as part of their everyday outfits.
Full-Zip Hoodies
Full-zip hoodies offer the style of their pullover brethren, but with the bonus of a zipper to keep you cool and avoid overheating. Full zips are also the more versatile hooded sweatshirt option when it comes to layering.
Crop Tops
No matter how much people think this trend will end soon, crops continue to last and grow in popularity. Not stocking crop tops at this point is closing your brand off to a large target market of cropped apparel lovers. Avoid the FOMO and build crop tops into your product lines.
Don’t forget uniforms!
For many students, picking out that perfect first-day outfit is limited to a dress code or school uniform. Grab polos, fleece, backpacks, and everything this target market is searching for.
School doors are opening, lockers are slamming, and the bell is about to ring. Make sure your product lines are ready for back to school.
Source: Trend Report: Back to School 2021 — TSC Apparel Blog | Unraveled
