Back to School Uniform Basics for Kids They'll actually Love!

The back-to-school season is upon us, and it's time to gear up with the best school uniforms and essentials for your kids. Whether you're looking for classic pieces or fun, stylish outfits, we've got you covered with everything from dresses and shorts to graphic tees and accessories. Let's dive into some must-have items for the new school year.

Dresses for Girls

Girls Pima Cotton Pocket Dress - Apples

Fall means apple orchards and Grandma's delicious apple pie! This dress, with its soft Pima cotton fabric, red polka dots, and apple applique pockets, is perfect for both the orchard and the classroom. It features red trim on the neckline and sleeves and snaps at the back for easy dressing. This dress is as cute as it is comfortable, making it a back-to-school favorite.

Girls Twirl Dress - Color Me Happy

Nothing says back-to-school like the vibrant colors of crayons. This dress features a vintage crayon print on soft cotton knit fabric. With white trim on the neckline, keyhole sleeves, side pockets, and a fun twirl skirt, it's perfect for school days and playdates.

Girls Applique Pocket Dress - Color Me Happy

Cherish that first day of school photo with this adorable dress. It has soft blue cotton knit fabric, red picot trim, custom red buttons, and a crayon applique pocket. It's perfect for all fall activities and makes for a great sibling matching outfit.

Girls Shorts - Navy Shorts, Red Shorts and Khaki Shorts

Red, Navy Blue and Khaki Scalloped Shorts

Our red, navy blue, and khaki shorts collection are classic and versatile. These fully lined shorts are perfect for school uniforms. They feature red piping trimmed side pockets, a scalloped hem, and a terry-lined elastic waist with a white drawstring. These shorts are great for warm fall weather and back-to-school outfits.

Girls Skorts - White Skort, Red Skort, and Navy Skort

Red, Khaki and Navy Blue Skorts

Our red, khaki, and navy blue skorts for girls are fully lined, practical and stylish. Made from cotton twill fabric with white shorts lining, they have white piping trimmed side pockets, a scalloped hem, and a lined elastic waist with a drawstring. They're perfect for school uniforms and playtime.

Navy Sweaters, Red Sweaters and White Sweaters

Our red, navy and white sweaters are crafted for comfort and warmth, making them perfect for both dress-up and casual wear. This timeless white button-down cardigan features soft fabric and classic white buttons down the front, ensuring it pairs effortlessly with all our collections. It's the perfect addition to her outfit for fall and winter weather, providing a cozy layer that will become a wardrobe essential.

Boys Graphic Tees

Juice Box Crew Graphic Tee

Celebrate snack time with this fun tee featuring vintage juice box graphics. Made from bright blue cotton knit, it's comfy, cute, and pairs well with many boys' pants and shorts. Perfect for the first day of school and beyond.

Color Me Happy Graphic Tee

This versatile tee features a crayon box graphic on the back and a front pocket with a yellow crayon box. Made from soft bright blue cotton knit, it pairs well with various pants and shorts, making it a great addition to the school wardrobe.

School Bus Graphic Tee

A classic navy tee with a white school bus graphic, perfect for back to school. It pairs well with Shrimp Shorts, Twill Pants, or boys uniform pants, making it a versatile choice for school days and play.

Drawstring Pants

Boys Drawstring Pants - Light Blue, Khaki, Red, and Navy Blue

These pants are made from cotton twill blend fabric and have red piping trimmed side pockets, a terry cloth lined elastic waist with a drawstring, and a back pocket. Perfect for school and play, they coordinate with many collections and are also great for the Christmas holidays.

Twill Pants

Boys Pants - Navy Twill Pants, Red Twill Pants, Khaki Twill Pants

These classic twill pants are durable and comfortable, with a zipper, belt loops, and an inside adjustable waistband. They're perfect for school uniforms and coordinate with turtlenecks, oxfords, polos, and graphic tees.

Navy Shorts, Khaki Shorts and Red Shorts

Boys Navy Shorts, Khaki Shorts and Red Shorts

Fully lined and versatile, these shorts feature a cotton twill blend fabric, white piping trimmed side pockets, and a terry cloth lined elastic waist with a drawstring. They're great for back to school and pair well with graphic tees and polos.

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Don't forget, most of our clothes can be monogrammed. Add on at checkout!

With these back-to-school essentials, your kids will be ready to take on the new school year in style and comfort. Shop our uniform shop basics collection at Shrimp and Grits Kids. Happy shopping, and here's to a fantastic school year ahead! 📚🚌🖍️

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