What's New at Children's Place for Back to School 2015

I spent some time on the Children's Place site browsing for new items in the Uniform Collection.  The largest number of new items are the PE wear, or more casual clothing that is appropriate for Physical Education class.  I noticed and shared these items back in January.  In case you missed it, go take a look. 

I also found a few pieces that appear to be new for this Back to School season. 

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Girl's Skater Skirt

I just love, love the look of this girls skater skirt. I just wish it also had built in knit shorts.  Since it doesn't, you'll also need to wear some bike shorts under it.  It is an above the knee length in a pull on style.  The fabric is blend of 75% polyester/20% rayon and 5% spandex ponte.  It is available in dark gray and navy.

Uniform Pullover Box Pleat Jumper

I also love the easy look of this Uniform Pullover Box Pleat Jumper. The pullover style has single box pleat at center lower bodice. Like the skater skirt, the fabric is the same blend of 75% polyester/20% rayon and 5% spandex ponte in dark gray an navy.




For the boys, they also added quite a few casual pieces like sweatpants, fleece pants, pull-on cargo shorts, crew neck sweatshirts, and short and long sleeve basic tees in all the expected uniform colors earlier this year.

Otherwise, not many changes in the boy's department.  I haven't noticed this Uniform Rain Jacket until now, so it might be new this season. It is basic enough to be a unisex rain jacket.

Uniform Rain Jacket Features:

Made of 100% nylon twill

Lined in 100% polyester taffeta

Treated for water resistance

Snap button front over zipper closure

Front envelope pockets

States with a Tax Free Holiday for Back to School 2015

If you're planning to do your back to school shopping at the mall or the traditional brick and mortar stores, you should plan to take advantage of the back to school tax holiday in your state.  Below is a list of states that will be offering a tax free holiday this fall:

State	Items Included	2015 Dates	Information Links *
Alabama	clothing - $100 computers - $750 school supplies - $50 books - $30	August 7-9	http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/
Arkansas	clothing - $100 school supplies	August 1-2	http://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/
Connecticut	clothing and footwear - $100	August 16-22	http://www.ct.gov/drs/
Florida	school supplies clothing - $100 supplies - $15 computers - $750	August 7-16	http://dor.myflorida.com/
Georgia	school supplies clothing - $100 supplies - $20 computers - $1,000	July 31 - August 1	http://dor.georgia.gov/
Iowa	clothing - $100	August 7-8	https://tax.iowa.gov/
Louisiana	all TPP - $2,500	August 7-8	http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/
Mississippi	clothing & footwear - $100	July 31-Aug. 1	http://www.dor.ms.gov/
Missouri	clothing - $100 computers - $3,500 school supplies - $50	August 7-9	http://dor.mo.gov/
New Mexico	clothing - $100 computers - $1,000 computer equip. - $500 school supplies - $30	August 7-9	http://www.tax.newmexico.gov
Ohio	clothing - $75 school supplies - $20 instructional material - $20	August 7-9	http://www.tax.ohio.gov/
Oklahoma	clothing - $100	August 7-9	http://www.tax.ok.gov/
South Carolina	clothing school supplies computers other	August 7-9	http://www.sctax.org/
Tennessee	clothing - $100 school supplies - $100 computers - $1,500	August 7-9	http://tn.gov/revenue/
Texas	clothing, backpacks and school supplies- $100	August 7-9	http://comptroller.texas.gov/
Virginia	clothing - $100 school supplies - $20	August 7-9	http://www.tax.virginia.gov/

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What's new at the Gap for Back to School 2015

The folks at the Gap sent me a note to share what's new this season for Back to School.  The Uniform line is updated in quite a few ways:

• For girls, they have added more femininity:  Applying knowledge from the fashion collection successes, they are proud to offer more feminine details in the dresses and polos.

• They updated the fits for clear differentiation and distinction between the fit offerings such as the girls classics, straight, or skinny fit chinos and the boys relaxed and straight fit chinos.

• With colors, they changed navy standard to read as true navy rather than dark navy.  For boys, they added gray and black into the bottoms assortment for boys; and for girls, they added black into the bottoms assortment, and added pink into the knit offerings, changed gray standard in gym styles, added pattern to ponte pants.

• They also changed up product details with the polo shirts.  The boys polo placket is cleaner and the silhouette is slightly slimmer and the new high low hem gives it a more fashionable look .  The girls polo placket is narrower and elongated, the body is slightly slimmer, has interior neck tape. 

• They improved the feel of the fabric in the gym and sweaters.

• They also have some new items such as fashion sweaters in girls, fit and flare dress in girls, fashion polo in girls in a new jersey fabrication, varsity jacket in both boys and girls.

Fun Find: Fringe Slip On Sneakers at Crazy 8

 

While browsing the uniform items, I came across these fun Fringe Slip-On Sneakers at Crazy 8's. They feature fringe across the toe with a bow.   They are navy blue and are canvas/man made mate They are available in toddler sizes 9 through girls size 5.  Regularly they retail for $19.88, today you can snag them for $9.94.

I think these shoes would be a super cute alternative to basic Mary Jane's with school uniform. Through Wednesday 7/22/15, you can get 50% off all regular price items at Crazy 8.

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