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When I was a teenager, I could not wait to go back to school shopping for clothes. I wasn’t much of a fashionista, but I did love to get new shoes and clothes. Back in the day (am I showing my age yet or what), my mom did not spend a lot on clothes. I basically got to get one new pair of shoes, one new pair of pants, and about 3 new shirts. Clothing was a little more expensive, so we had to really watch what we spent. If we would have had places like Target back then, things could have been a lot different.
Cute kids with stylish clothes are everywhere, but Target believes the best kids’ style comes from real kids. The back-to-school campaign this year celebrates kids’ style, from including real kids in the ads to encouraging parents to share how their kids are rocking their own unique style.
Do you think your kids have style?
From now through August 12th, just Instagram @Target and use the hashtag #KidsGotStyle with a picture of how your child expresses their style. A Target stylist will use select photos as inspiration to create a custom Stylagram mood board of colors, fashion items and supplies inspired by kids’ unique style, perfect for back-to-school!
Enter to win
One reader is going to get her chance to win a $100 Target Gift Card to use to get all those fashionable clothes your kids are gonna want. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. New to Rafflecopter? Watch this 45-second video on how to enter!
Amy Y. says
Fun colored/printed leggings! Brings back memories…
Erica says
I love graphic tees.
Lin Gorenkoff says
I love a nice cardigan!
Cathy H says
My favorite clothing for back to school would be soft, comfy t-shirts.
Hailie Jordan says
New shoes/TOMS (:
kolpin says
a great versatile jacket is always key!
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Andrea says
comfy, stretchy pants!!
MaryAnn says
loose fitting tshirts
Teresa Thompson says
Leggings go with everything.
em says
A good, versatile pair of jeans
Jamie says
Hmm I don’t have kiddos so I’d get the card all to myself! I could buy some really cute sundresses (I haven’t purchased a new one this year yet) and some matching shoes or sandals. And I need some socks.
Brad Miller says
My favorite is getting new shoes!
spiffi says
gotta get new sneaks!
Christina A. says
My favorite thing would be shoes!
Sarah says
a nice new pair of shoes.
Erin says
Nothing like a good pair of jeans!
Meegan Whitford says
a great pair of jeans
T.h.Ransom says
Our favorite back to school clothing to buy is shoes. My daughter wears a uniform to school so this is her way to show her style
Carl L Smith Jr says
My kids must have new shoes or they would just never survive lol and i dont know if its considered clothing, but if my boys dont have the coolest backpack they are just devastated
David Carlson says
Jeans are a must buy.
katklaw777 says
I luv to get my kids their new sneakers every august…got to have new shoes for sxhool!
Saver Sara says
My son totally needs pants and jeans because he’s grown too tall this summer!
Kim D. says
jeans and shoes
Jennifer Speed says
shoes and a great and affordable pair of jeans
April says
Blue jeans of course.
Grace A says
A great pair of jeans
sara haaf says
argyle sweaters are my favorite
Teresa Moore says
I love all the new color sneakers for back to school this year. My daughter got a pear that is hot pink with lime green.
Teresa Moore says
I love all the new color sneakers for back to school this year. My daughter got a pair that is hot pink with lime green.
Teresa Moore says
I love all the new color sneakers for back to school this year. My daughter got a pair that is hot pink with lime green. pair
Gina Badalaty says
Jeans are a must have!
Joy says
Jeans and a nice polo.
The Gang's Momma says
My favorite back to school item is Li’l Empress’s Hello Kitty sneakers that she scored on clearance with her b’day money. So.CUTE. and sparkly and shiny. Just what every 6 year old wants for school 🙂
Benita says
A New Pair of Jeans.
leah mtz says
a nice pair of fashionable, and durable jeans.
Becky Richied says
My favorite piece is the jackets, just love ’em. I also love to buy the boots 🙂 but not sure if that’s considered clothing 🙂
Stephanie Nericcio says
I love a great pair of jeans and fabulous shoes!
Anitra says
Definitely new jeans and sneakers
Stephanie Bodine says
Love the cute shirts from Target and skirts!
Southern Gal says
A good pair of jeans are a wardrobe staple. Thanks!
Susan Smith says
Jeans and a new shrit
Rhonda G says
New shoes! Also lots of long sleeved shirts. But there is just something about getting new kicks that is special.
nikki says
i always loved getting new jeans and new shoes
sandra says
big fan of jeans for the kids
Becky says
A good pair of jeans that can go with anything!
chana says
new shoes are so crisp
Sheena Tatum says
Basic tees are a MUST!
Tracy Robertson says
New tops! They are always afforadable at Target so we can get several at a time.
Barbi says
Cute & Warm Rain Boots
Stephanie says
I love getting the new shoes 🙂
kymi a says
my fav at Target is Colored jeans and tops great to mix n match.
Laura says
Graphic tees, vests and jeans are a fave here!
Krista says
I love hoodies!
Lacey Burd says
A good nicely made pair of jeans is always at the top of our shopping list for back to school!
ellen casper says
Uniform polo shirts are my fav 🙂
Alexandra says
My favorite clothing is new tennis shoes!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
Skinny jeans for my son! Thanks for the giveaway.
Kelly Brown says
Jeans are a must!
Kelly Brown says
I always love to find cute dresses!
Kelly Brown says
I love cute dresses!
Jennifer says
Jeans are my favorite!
Kim Ripley says
Anything that sparkles!~
tuesday says
love a jean jacket, so versitile!
Shelly Leatham says
Jeans would be the fave!!
Mozi Esmes mom says
Hoodies – in September it is always cold in the mornings and gets very hot during the day, so starting with a snuggly hoody that can be taken off is very practical…
Kate F. says
Jeans are my favorite.
Laura W. says
Jeans are my favorite back to school item.
Jen says
new coats/jackets.
Kate W says
New shoes and jeans!
Melanie Morin says
A comfy pair of skinny jeans
Dustina says
Get my daughter new school clothes for her first day of preschool!!
kelsie says
a good pair of jeans that you know will last throughout the whole school year.
Jennifer Rote says
Graphic t-shirts are a favorite in our house.
Brandi Price says
Cute shirts! Always a god mix and match thing!
Jayme Jordan says
Jeans Are A Back To School Must Have.
Crystal says
Great fitting jeans are a total essential!
jessica saunders says
new socks make me super excited!
Barbara says
Tights! Hose are wayyyy outdated and bare legs aren’t always appropriate with skirts in real life.
Eve says
Do backpacks count? if not sneakers are so fun to buy!
Kim Henrichs says
Dressy new shoes!
Tian A. says
My favorite piece is denim jacket! Thank you for the chance
Tian A. says
My favorite piece is denim jacket!
Krystal says
Shirts are my favorite.
Evelyn says
I love jeans for back to school
Jody Sisson says
A brand new pair of Jeans.
Trish F says
Cute leggings. Thanks for a great giveaway!
David says
Jeans are my favorite.
Karen Lynch says
My daughter got a denim vest, it goes with most everything.
Michelle Hudak says
I love buying my daughter jeans
Staci A says
Love basic, plain tees!
Jamie Brigham says
Black dressy/casual pants with a floral or solid color shirt. I am very girly and my daughter is too… my boys could care less lol
Carole M says
a great shirt
cade joiner says
cool tennis shoes
Rochel S. says
New jeans and new sneakers
Laura Jacobson says
Oh I love the shoe shopping! So fun to pick out new ones for the new school year!
Aura says
h&m $9.95 pants for my boys
CharityS says
Tan or navy slacks.
courtney b says
a good pair of sandals is essential!
Cindy B says
jeans for my grandson!
Barbara Montag says
Jeans – can dress them up or down.
Thank you.
acmommy3 says
Good quality shoes that support the feet and good quality jeans that last all year (outside of growth spurts of course 😉 )!
Catalina says
jeans and tshirts!
Stephanie Larison says
Jeans for sure. You can never have enough!
Stefany says
Unfortunately, we don’t get to wear what we want for school. But, to answer the question (ha!), for my son my favorite piece of clothing are polo shirts. He wears them daily and they get so much use throughout the school year. Target ones stay nice the longest and I love them!
Nancy says
nice comfy shoes
Nicole Sender says
For boys soft t-shirts and pair of new blue jeans.
Seyma Shabbir says
My favorite piece of clothing would be New jeans and a pair of new SHOES!
Erica Best says
they have cute hoodies
Tara says
jeans and sweatshirts
Jenna D says
Shoes and dresses
amanda hardesty says
My daughter just got rainbow dip dye jeans…too cute!
Julie Goetz says
I love jeans.
Meghan Finley says
Jeans are required
Jennifer Marie says
New jeans are my favorite.
Courtnie says
Shoes and blouses are my favorite.
Heather S says
My favorite back to school item is shoes!
kolpin says
jackets always complete the look!
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Jill H says
A good pair of tennis shoes.
Theresa J says
My son loves shorts and loathes pants
lana says
a new back pack is always fun
Kerrie Mayans says
Converse tennis shoes are my favorite back to school clothing. I let my kids each pick out whatever color they want.
Shannon says
Hoodies are our favorite!
Tina M says
i like jeans
Derrick Johnson says
Jeans are a must to start off the school year with.
Gina says
jeans for sure!
Denise M says
jeans, i can never get enough
christine jessamine says
I love cute dresses for back to school
tammy shelton says
My grands like Blue Jean shorts.
Lauren Latimer says
That ‘IT’ pair of Jeans
Jayna E says
I love buying new shoes!
Ellie W says
Fun t-shirts for my boys.
Claudia says
jacket and long sleeved shirts
Stephanie Ann says
defintely a great pair of jeans!!
Lynn says
a cozy anorak for the unpredictable weather
Whitney says
A jean jacket!
nannypanpan says
new graphic tees
Daniel M says
a nice pair of jeans
Melissa P. says
Comfortable jeans would be my fave.
Jennifer says
Jeans are my favorite piece of clothing for back to school!
Tracy Robertson says
the colorful new hoodies!
Cassandra Eastman says
Jeans that will go with anything!
Rachel M. says
Cute cardigans are my favorite
Brittany Thomas says
Jeans and a nice jacket
Jessica T says
A good pair of jeans!
Mitch says
oUR PERSONAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAVORITE IS PANTS THAT IT!
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kelly mcgrew says
i like to buy shirts the most.
Linda Stewart says
SHOES!! Hands down it has to be new shoes!
mamotts says
jeans – love the colors
Wild Orchid says
I always loved a new pair of jeans.
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April Yedinak says
Comfortable jeans are my fave item.
Susan Christy says
Nothing better than a new pair of shoes.
Brittany says
Cute dresses with leggings
LaVonne says
A great fitting pair of jeans
amy pugmire says
a great pair of skinny jeans!
DebbieKL says
Sneakers! Shoes are my biggest expense with my kiddos. Lots of other clothing we get second hand.
kathleen says
i love shopping for backpacks but i guess they aren’t clothing . . . so comfy jeans
Amy Brewer says
Shoes are something my family enjoys getting every school year…A pair of shoes, flats and boots for the year.
Jen W. says
Jeans are my favorite thing to shop for at any time of year!
Alvina Castro says
this would be my kiddos first back to school shopping so we have no favs yet. We are brand new to the school game
Jessie C. says
Shoes are my favorite.
Wehaf says
A nice pair of sensible shoes.
Rene Shonerd says
Cherokee School uniform items, of course;)
Jenny Lloyd says
jeans, tennis shoes and a light weight jacket!
maria says
Jeans have always been my fave
Chelsea says
I’m loving the skinny jeans!
naomi c says
jeans – new ones with no holes and no stains 🙂
Jessica says
New jeans and shoes.
Melissa says
love jeans everyday!
Natalie S says
I love jeans and polos for my son
Jessica says
I love new jeans
Dawn Monroe says
My grandaughter is starting kindergarten and I got hera cute girly pink dress for the first day.
samantha wagner says
Tshirts and shorts, and a good pair of running shoes. Stuff that will be comfortable
Heather says
I always like a good pair of jeans and good pair of shoes.
Lisa Brown says
jeans and a colored t-shirt
Tina says
New jeans are my favorite back to school clothing. Thank you for the amazing giveaway!
Wendy Lindsey says
Blue jeans! My kids wear the tar out of them! Thanks for a great giveaway!
beth cole says
Tennis shoes are the most versatile!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Love Printed Jeans For Back To School.
Brandy W says
I love the mix and match separates, but my kids are all about graphic tees and jeans
Jean M says
It has has to be shoes and pants 2 items boys seem to really go through quickly.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I love a great pair of jeans and t-shirts!
Susan P. says
Blue jeans from Target
Kathy Stevenson says
We always get twinkle toes.
Mary Beth I says
I used to love getting new sneakers 🙂
Thomas Murphy says
I like new jeans for back to school.
Beth - TheAngelForever says
Jeans and sneakers are must haves for back to school.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I love blazers!
Tammy S says
It has to be a great fitting pair of jeans.
Mia Dentice Carey says
I love the polo shirts!
Cynthia R says
favorite is the shoes, always have to have some cool new shoes. thank you!
Sara says
There’s just something about a brand new pair of jeans. 🙂
shelly says
It’s all about the jeans with my teen
Danielle Papsis says
I love the look of brand new jeans.
Anne says
Shirts and jeans.
Claudia says
New jeans and shoes.
Sonya Morris says
Shoes are my favorite!
Megan says
My boys rock some cute graphic tees! Love Target.
Louly says
Probably any of the adorable graphic tees they have out now for the girls.
Jennifer B says
zip up hoodies and nice dark jeans
kjasus says
i love getting new shoes for bask to school!
latanya says
a good pair of khaki pants
Lachelle B says
Shoes are my current favorite item for back to school
lizzy says
I loved getting new shoes!
amyc says
I always liked to get a beautiful dress for the first day of school.
Barb says
school shoes and sneakers since my kids wear uniforms.
Janet W. says
My favorite clothing piece for back to school is a durable lightweight jacket!
Terra Heck says
My favorite are zip-up hoodies. They can be thrown on when it gets chilly. Thanks.
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michelle b. says
We homeschool so don’t have to worry about back to school clothes. They wear what they have. But I do love little girl polos…Too cute!
Cindy says
New tops and jeans.
Barbara Platt says
I have to get her dresses and shoes
Brandy W. says
Brand new tennis shoes!
Charlene S says
Capris are my favorite.
Ellen B says
have to have new sneakers
Noreen says
Pretty dresses and cute leggings to wear underneath
Brei H. says
New shoes! I always loved getting new shoes. My son does now too!
Tabathia B says
I love a great button up blouse you can mix and match your school wardrobe with
meredith says
I always loved new jeans!
carol roberts says
mine is a good throw over shirt i can take on and off
Nataly Carbonell says
t-shirts and shoes are my favorite!
cheri says
Shorts! although, we homeschool, and DD likes to work in her undies. 🙂
Mary W says
Mom”s favorite is wash and wear clothing that the kids also love. Easy to find at Target!
Nadene Adams says
For back to school, we always need jeans, hoodies and sneakers. Hoodies are my favorite.
Shirley says
That would be jeans.
Jennifer C. says
Cute t-shirts are my favorite item!
misstae says
Jeans and tennis shoes~
Ruth Hill says
My daughter gets to personalize her own clothing every year, and that is usually some kind of shirt, but this year it was a dress!
Kimberly says
Jeans and t-shirts.
mrsshukra says
Jeans and polo shirts are definitely classic!
mrsshukra says
Jeans and polo shirts are classic!
Karla says
New jeans! And then some great sweaters/cardigans.
Jenette says
jeans and a nice shirt
Marci W. says
Great sneakers and a sweater are always needed here!
Leslie Pleasants says
SHOES! 🙂 I love to coordinate the shoes with their outfits! HA!
Sarah Jean says
Definitely jeans!!!!!!!!!!!! I might need a 12 step program for this addiction.
Kristan Price says
T-shirts! Because you can never have too many.
DEBIJOT says
New jeans are a must have for back to school.
Jessica To says
My favorite are new shoes!
Sadie B. says
My favorite back to school clothing item are jeans.
Crissy D. says
I love the humorous graphic tees they make for kids. My son always picks some great ones and they are always a hit at school
Wendy Pogrant says
A good pair of jeans!
Anne Lehnick says
My son is going into 1st grade this year. Last year, I bought all kinds of stuff. This year, I hit the sales and got shorts, t-shirts, and a couple of short sleeve button down shirts. I think the button downs are my favorite to get for him. They are a little bit dressy, but still casual. And the important part is that my son likes to wear them.
Sunshine G says
Cardigans – so versatile!
Shana D says
Tank tops. Not only can you layer with them but you can wear them individually also.
Kelly D says
I like jeggings for my daughter and jeans for my son.
Victoria Carlson says
I love new jeans for back to school! They are essential!
TINA HARWOOD says
NEW JEANS WERE ALWAYS THE BEST CHOICE
Crissa Robertson says
Jeans! You just have to find the perfect pair that look good and fit like a glove
Rachel M. says
Shoes and accessories
Word Lily says
Jeans are the best basic!
Jeanna says
A new pair of sneakers!
CherylS22 says
Brand new jeans.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer says
A nice, quality pair of pants
happymomc says
long dress pants!
Alicia P says
Shorts and polo shirts are a must in this house.
Toni Roehlke says
A good pair of jeans!
Elena says
long sleeve shirts
Teresa says
It is and always has been a new pair of jeans. Love!
Kristie says
Well-made jeans that hold up for the school year 🙂
melinda willfond or says
nice top to mix and match with
Steph says
Graphic t-shirts and tennis shoes.
Mary Happymommy says
Jeans are my favorite back to school clothing item.