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FOR OLDER TEENS
A more traditional plaid is big at Abercrombie & Fitch and its sister stores, Hollister Co. and Abercrombie Kids, especially mixed with florals. Lightweight scarves bought in summer work as an extra layer of style in a fall look.
You can find metallic graphic tees at Buckle in Augusta Mall.
Maxi dresses that gained popularity this summer will still be trendy this fall. Try layering with a T-shirt underneath to comply with school dress code and for more of a fall look.
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FOR THE GIRLS
For younger girls, you'll see plaid skirts and ties - with skull and crossbones -- in Macy's girls department.
At Kohl's in Evans, check out fashions from Abbey Dawn, Avril Lavigne's line, or Candie's.
At Dillard's, you'll see a lot of paired items, such as graphic shirts and scarves. Tights with skirts or tunics will also be trendy this fall.
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FOR THE FEET
Finish off a rock-star look with a pair of Converse All-Stars or Chuck Taylors.
To design your own kicks ($45), check out converse.com. To save a few bucks, check out the One Star shoe line at Target, $27.99.
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FOR THE BOYS
Boys looking for cool and moms looking at cost will find a stylish compromise with X Games and Olympian snowboarder/skateboarder Shaun White's line for Target.
Graphic tee is $7.99
Long-sleeved plaid shirt is $12.99
Skinny jeans are $17.99.
Expect a classic look around campuses this fall, with back-to-school fashion favorites including plenty of plaids, pleated skirts and skinny-fit jeans.
Don't be afraid to wear patterns together: You can mix your plaids with prints, graphics or solids, according to Liz Sass, store manager at Dillard's in Augusta Mall.
For younger children and teens, graphic tees continue their tenure in style, she said. Scarves are a trendy way to complement that look.
Pleated skirts will also be popular, paired with tights, Ms. Sass said. You'll continue to see maxi dresses and maxi skirts, too. Another popular look is a graphic tunic with tights.
Guys and girls will be wearing skinny-fit denim.
For boys and young men, look for graphics over prints on woven shirts. The layered look is also still popular, she said.
"A variety of texture is big for fall," she said.
Reach Sarah Day Owen at (706) 823-3223 or sarah.owen@augustachronicle.com.
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