Ready-For-School Looks on a Budget

You might be the kind of person who isn’t ready for summer to be over. The taste of barbecue is still on your tongue, you just pulled your bathing suit out of the back of your drawer, and you haven’t even finished your tan! Or maybe you’re the kind of person who has been dreaming of fresh packs of crayons for months and already knows exactly what they want to dress their kids up for Halloween.

Admittedly, we’re the latter. We love autumn — seriously, what’s not to love about PSL season? And what’s more, we love a school shopping spree. This year we’re looking to stock our kids up with all the school essentials they need, including clothes. Which is why we’ve found some amazing school styles at Target that not only look great, but also won’t break the bank. With $8 jeans and $4 tees, what more could you want?

1. Cat & Jack Boys’ Relaxed Straight Fit Jeans

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These jeans will absolutely pass the recess test. No matter how much your child runs, jumps, leaps, or gets dirty while playing outside, these cotton jeans are soft to wear, but durable for any activity. ($8, Target)

2. Cat & Jack Boys’ Short Sleeve T-Shirt

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You can never really go wrong with a classic t-shirt. And a crew neck tee will look good paired with jeans, shorts, or even a cool pair of joggers. The fabric is soft to the touch, so it won’t hurt his skin even if he’s running around outside. ($4, Target)

3. Cat & Jack Blue Jeans

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Another pair of straight-leg jeans that are comfortable and look great. These Cat & Jack jeans come in sizes 4 to 16 and in slim and husky sizes. The medium wash is also very fashion forward — perfect for a little rockstar. ($8, Target)

4. Cat & Jack ‘It’s Cool To Be Kind’ Graphic T-Shirt

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Every kid needs a great graphic T-shirt at the start of a new school year. This year, encourage your kids to be optimistic, friendly, and kind with this cute and comfortable “It’s cool to be kind” shirt! ($6, Target)

5. Cat & Jack Girls’ Straight Jeans

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We really wish these came in mom sizes. Look at these stylish straight leg jeans. How sweet! Not only can your daughter be just as rough and tumble as she wants, but she can do so in comfort. ($8, Target)

6. Cat & Jack Girls’ Short Sleeve Shirt

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If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that fall equals layering. And a good t-shirt is the perfect base to a great outfit. These Cat & Jack tees come in a soft cotton blend and are durable for playtime. ($4, Target)

7. Cat & Jack Girls’ Medium Wash Straight Jeans

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While the weather’s still in that in-between phase, these medium blue jeans are the perfect pair of pants to transition between your daughter’s summer and fall wardrobes. Don’t forget to add a colorful tee and some sunglasses to complete the look. ($8, Target)