Up to code: Back to school fashion for teens

Laura Simon

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

You've probably heard about the Cape School District's new dress code. The basics: solid-colored, collared shirts on top, khaki, navy, black or approved denim on bottom. So, armed with the official guide to student dress (available at www.capetigers.com), we hit some local stores to illustrate some ways teens can still be fashion-forward while meeting the dress code. And, since some local schools have broader dress codes, we threw in a few outfits for those students as well.

On Bailey: Yellow short-sleeve button-up shirt by Worthington, navy capris by Arizona Jean Co., brown belt by Arizona Jean Co., pink velvet ballet flats by Call It Spring and pink earrings by Mixit, all available at J.C. Penney. On Colton: Blue short-sleeve button-up shirt by Hawk, green crewneck T-shirt by Sonoma, khaki flat-front shorts by Chaps, brown leather belt by Levi, gray boat shoes by Sonoma and plaid backpack by Jansport, all available at Kohl's.
On Bailey: Short-sleeve button-up shirt by Worthington, navy capris by Arizona Jean Co., brown belt by Arizona Jean Co., pink velvet ballet flats by Call It Spring and pink earrings by Mixit, all available at J.C. Penney. (Laura Simon)
On Colton: Blue short-sleeve button-up shirt by Hawk, green crewneck T-shirt by Sonoma, khaki flat-front shorts by Chaps, brown leather belt by Levi, gray boat shoes by Sonoma and plaid backpack by Jansport, all available at Kohl's.
On Bailey: Gray polo-shirt by Arizona Jean Co., black cardigan by Arizona Jean Co., bootcut khaki pants by Arizona Jean Co., black belt by Worthington and houndstooth ballet flats by K9 by Rocket Dog, all available at J.C. Penney. (Laura Simon)

On Colton: Purple polo shirt by Helix, khaki denim pants by Urban Pipeline, reversible belt by Apt. 9, gray athletic shoes, all available at Kohl's.
On Bailey: Gray polo-shirt by Arizona Jean Co., black cardigan by Arizona Jean Co., bootcut khaki pants by Arizona Jean Co., black belt by Worthington and houndstooth ballet flats by K9 by Rocket Dog, all available at J.C. Penney. On Colton: Purple polo shirt by Helix, khaki denim pants by Urban Pipeline, reversible belt by Apt. 9, gray athletic shoes, all available at Kohl's.
On Colton: Red crewneck T-shirt, khaki button-up shirt, dark boot-cut jeans, brown belt and canvas sneakers, all available at Old Navy. On Bailey: Light blue button-up shirt, turquoise cable-knit sweater, denim skirt and brown loafers, all available at Old Navy.
On Bailey: Light blue button-up shirt, turquoise cable-knit sweater, denim skirt and brown loafers, all available at Old Navy; khaki messenger bag by Mudd, available at Kohl's.
On Colton: Red crewneck T-shirt, khaki button-up shirt, dark boot-cut jeans, brown belt and canvas sneakers, all available at Old Navy.

On Colton: White and green ringer T-shirt by BKE Vintage, gray screenprint shirt by OBEY, snap plaid shirt by BKE, "Aiden" jean by BKE Denim, gray sneakers by D-Raven for Buckle and black-and-gray backpack by FX, all available at The Buckle. On Bailey: Yellow camisole by BKE, multi-colored striped tank by Daytrip, black woven cardigan by Daytrip, "Stella" skinny jean by BKE Denim, brown elastic belt by Roxy, "London Bridge" riding boot by Not Rated and black-and-suede backpack by Roxy, all available at The Buckle.
On Colton: White and green ringer T-shirt by BKE Vintage, gray screenprint shirt by OBEY, snap plaid shirt by BKE, "Aiden" jean by BKE Denim, gray sneakers by D-Raven for Buckle and black-and-gray backpack by FX, all available at The Buckle.
On Bailey: Yellow camisole by BKE, multi-colored striped tank by Daytrip, black woven cardigan by Daytrip, "Stella" skinny jean by BKE Denim, brown elastic belt by Roxy, "London Bridge" riding boot by Not Rated and black-and-suede backpack by Roxy, all available at The Buckle.