A great back-to-school wardrobe can mean different things to different age groups. Usually mom or dad is helping their little ones pick out the best styles, but when kids get a bit older they become more opinionated­­—even when parents still hold the purse strings. When it’s time to head off for college, young adults are looking to find themselves and a style that’s all their own, so they’ll buy what they like according to their whims.

I went to my local Goodwill and found a lot of things that are not only on-trend, but fashion-forward as well. I couldn’t picture everything, but I hope you’ll get some inspiration from my list and my photos!

TRENDING

Metallic shoes and accessories

Bright backpacks and (yes) fanny packs

Tops with unique designs and details

Long-sleeved sweatshirts and t-shirts with bold graphic designs

Denim of all sorts—but look for bib overalls, distressed finishes and blazers

Athleisure—including dresses, leggings, tops and jackets

Lumberjack—meaning classic flannel shirts

Animal print accessories, as well as shoes

Plain t-shirts to layer under other items

Goodwill is THE place to get a lot of fun wardrobe items for your kids—and maybe even yourself! Now is the perfect time to shop our well-organized stores, because you never know what you'll find, but I'm sure it will be AMAZING!