Like all trends in fashion, taking a tip or two here and there is the way to go for some. Others like to put all looks into the mix. That is the genius thing about shopping at Goodwill for back to school clothing and accessories; you can let your kids decide which of the top trends they'd like to look for. After all, you're going to spend only a fraction of regular retail prices, so why not go for the fashion honor roll? Take a look at Fashion Expert Bjorn's top five back to school fashion trends!

Stripes

Stripes have made a comeback in a big way for students, from tykes to teens. Designers are striping up literally every item in a school wardrobe for the cool back to school crowd. Mix and match, horizontal or vertical; stripey style is all the rage.




 

Personalized Backpacks

To uplift the daily grind of school days, find a backpack that can explore your kids' sense of style. Let your kids create their own with badges, buttons, studs, stones, pins, glitter and paint. Now they'll create a real statement for back to school!




 

Colorful Denim

Go bold or go home! Denim jeans are getting the Crayola treatment in a veritable rainbow of color. Don't forget that jean jackets, skirts and dresses can do their part in the effort to create a cool color uniform in the classroom too!




 

Bomber Style Jackets

Vintage looks go to the head of the class in leather, pleather and everything in between. They bring out the biker or bomber pilot in boys and girls alike this fall. And, not only are they warm and rugged; they'll earn your kids extra credit for being radically fashionable as well!


 

Kaleidoscope Kicks

Jeans aren't the only ones on a color-blocked kick for back to school. The old standby, sneakers, and high tops get their hues on in bold shades to make your kids go to the head of the fashion class. The brighter you go the better these kicks will keep your kids looking and feeling sharp. A+ for a colorful attitude!