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Back-to-School Shopping Guide
Back to School starts here! Before you go, stock up on school-day styles. Take a peek in your closet to see what you already have. This is also a good time to note items you really need and additional styles to add to your “want” list. Head directly to our store and explore all the stores we have at West Acres. Below, you can read our “Back to School Shopping Guide” to find items like teen clothing, youth clothing, shoes, backpacks, and more!
While shopping for back-to-school essentials is fun, we also have some amazing activities for you to check out during your visit to the mall!
- Stop by our Free Back to School Photos event happening on August 17th from 10 am to 1 pm! We will be snapping photos for you to cherish this back-to-school season forever!
- Explore all of our installations throughout our space! From the giant flowers and butterflies hanging in our Fountain Court to the Aquarium Court where you can walk beneath huge books covered in florals, make sure to snap some pictures in these photo-worthy spots!
Make sure to visit our sale page to see all of the amazing deals happening throughout the mall!
School Shopping Guide:
Teens’ ClothingÂ
Teen Boys:
- American Eagle: Find a range of stylish jeans and casual tees perfect for back-to-school looks.
- Buckle: Check out their collection for trendy graphic tees and cool denim, ideal for a fresh school year.
- Express: Look for modern and sleek styles, including trendy button-down shirts and chinos.
- Forever 21: Discover a mix of fashionable and affordable pieces, from graphic tees to relaxed joggers.
- Halberstadt’s: Great for preppy styles, offering polos and dressy shirts that are perfect for a polished school look.
- Hollister: Known for their laid-back Californian style, including comfy hoodies, jeans, and casual tees.
- Hot Topic: Find unique and edgy fashion, including graphic tees and accessories.
- JCPenney: Find a variety of budget-friendly options, from stylish denim to sporty casual wear.
- Lululemon: Ideal for athletic-inspired looks, including high-quality joggers and performance tees.
- Macy’s: Shop for a range of back-to-school essentials, including trendy jeans, stylish shirts, and cool accessories.
- Ragstock: Discover unique and vintage-inspired pieces, perfect for adding a personal touch to your school wardrobe.
- Zumiez: Great for skater-inspired fashion, including graphic tees, hoodies, and cool sneakers.
Teen Girls:
- Aerie: Great for trendy cozy fashion styles and accessories.
- American Eagle: Jeans ranging from 000 to 18 in store, known for great jean sizing.
- Buckle: Stop in to get stylish outfits and be back-to-school ready.
- Drift Clothing Co.: Locally owned boutique full of trendy fashion styles.
- Dry Goods: Known for their beautiful dresses and so many great fashion items.
- Francesca’s: This boutique store is known for adorable clothing and accessories.
- Forever 21: You can find every style here from grungy to preppy; they have it all.
- Hot Topic: Find unique and edgy fashion, including graphic tees and accessories.
- Hollister: All the jeans you could need in one store!
- JCPenney: Great deals and well-known brands.
- Lululemon: Known for their high-quality products, especially pants for men and women.
- Macy’s: Shop name brands and a variety of different styles, whether it’s business casual or cozy fashion.
- Pink: Cozy fashion styles.
- Ragstock: New and recycled clothing styles.
- Windsor: Your trendy style destination, great for formal dresses.
Shoes:
- Buckle: Trendy and durable shoes for everyday wear.
- JCPenney: Budget-friendly options for all occasions.
- Journeys: Cool, edgy footwear and the latest trends.
- Macy’s: Wide selection of name-brand shoes.
- Tradehome Shoes: Comfortable, high-quality shoes and locally owned.
- Zumiez: Skater and street-style sneakers.
Youth Clothing
Girls:
- Evsie: For a cute selection of trendy clothing, shoes, and fun accessories.
- Athleta: For girls’ school uniforms and athletic styles!
Boys and Girls:
- Buckle: Their styling teams will get your kids all set for the new school year!
- Stride Rite: Shop local for your kids’ clothing!
- JCPenney: Great deals on a wide range of clothing for boys and girls.
- Macy’s: Shop for a variety of stylish options for both boys and girls.
Youth Shoes:
- Tradehome Shoes: Shop locally here with so many different styles!
- Stride Rite: A local youth shoe store specializing in free sizing and expertise around youth shoes!
- Macy’s: Explore a variety of stylish and comfortable shoes for kids.
- Journeys: Find trendy and cool footwear for youth.
- JCPenney: Great selection of affordable shoes for boys and girls.
Electronics and School Supplies:
- Best Buy: For electronic needs such as iPads, calculators, laptops, and more! Ask a sales rep about their back-to-school deals.
- Hallmark: Shop for fun and creative school supplies to make back-to-school season extra special.
Backpacks:
- For youth backpacks, check out Buckle, Stride Rite, Evsie, JCPenney, and Macy’s.
- Visit Lululemon, Buckle, JCPenney, and Macy’s for a variety of backpack options.
Beauty and Body Care Products:
- Visit Lush for all-natural, sustainably sourced body, skin, and hair care products.
- Head to Sephora for trending skincare and makeup needs. Their knowledgeable team can help you find the perfect products for your skin and style.
- Stop by Bath & Body Works for bath and body care products, including mini sizes perfect for packing in your backpack for school!
Back-to-School Haircut:
- Stop by Hairology or JCPenney Salon for a haircut to get back-to-school ready!
Eye Care:
Make sure to stop by LensCrafters or Visionworks to shop trending lenses and ensure your eyes are healthy before the school year starts!
Coming Soon: Shop J.Crew Factory for both teens and youth boys and girls, arriving in early fall, and look out for Von Maur in 2025!
Jul 17-Sep 18, 2024
West Acres