Back-to-school wardrobe guide: practical, washable and colorful outfits for boys and girls 

Back to school is the perfect time to refresh your children’s wardrobe with comfortable, durable and easy-to-match pieces. From school and playtime to everyday activities, clothing needs to move with them without compromising on color and style. 

To get ready for the new school year, United Colors of Benetton has created a wide selection of practical and versatile pieces. T-shirts, trousers, sweatshirts and dresses are the essentials to start with when building outfits for the week, choosing styles and combinations according to age and season. Easy washing and durable fabrics also make a difference, especially when it comes to clothing designed to be worn frequently. 

From kindergarten to middle school, habits change, as does the way children experience school. While younger children need clothes that are easy to put on and manage independently, as they grow older, outfit variety and the opportunity to express their own style become increasingly important. 

The kindergarten wardrobe: practicality comes first 

You don’t need a huge number of clothes to create a complete wardrobe for the new school year, just a few essentials that can be easily mixed and matched. 

For girls, the wardrobe can include dresses, T-shirts, sweatshirts and more casual trousers, making it easy to create different outfits depending on the season and occasion.

School dresses for junior girls are a practical and versatile option, especially when paired with sneakers, cardigans or a sweatshirt on cooler days. Trousers, from softer styles to denim options, are also perfect for comfortable looks to wear both at school and during free time. 

For boys, school trousers are among the most versatile pieces and can be alternated with T-shirts, shirts and sweatshirts. It is best to choose soft, durable styles that allow freedom of movement and are easy to match. A school sweatshirt is another wardrobe essential, ideal for wearing over a T-shirt during the change of seasons and easy to take off when indoors. 

The kindergarten wardrobe: practicality comes first 

At kindergarten, children need clothes that move with them and are easy to manage independently. Between games, creative activities and time outdoors, clothes are bound to get dirty, so it is best to choose durable, easy-to-wash pieces, without forgetting comfort. 

Elastic-waist trousers, soft T-shirts and practical sweatshirts are perfect for creating everyday outfits that do not restrict movement. Bright colors and fun patterns also have a place in their wardrobe, adding a cheerful touch to school looks. 

For younger children, it is also useful to avoid clothes that are too complicated to put on, helping them become more independent throughout the day. 

Back to school for elementary school: comfortable, easy-to-match outfits 

In elementary school, days become more structured, but children still need comfortable and durable clothing. Their wardrobe can therefore focus on versatile pieces to wear both at school and during free time, choosing colors and styles that make it easy to create different combinations. 

At this stage, trousers, soft jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts are particularly useful to alternate throughout the week. 

For girls, dresses can add variety to outfits and can easily be made warmer with leggings, cardigans or a sweatshirt. Being able to wash clothes frequently without damaging them remains an important consideration, especially for clothing intended for school. 

Middle school looks: make room for personal style 

In middle school, the way children dress starts to become more personal. Boys and girls increasingly want to choose what they wear and may have very different tastes, ranging from sportier options to more casual styles. 

Hooded or crew-neck sweatshirts, plain or printed T-shirts and trousers can be combined in many different ways, making them the ideal foundation for creating different outfits without needing too many pieces. 

For girls, dresses, skirts and trousers can also be alternated depending on the season and preferred style. The key is to choose practical, easy-to-match and durable enough pieces to accompany them throughout the school year.