Gear Up for the School Year with the Back-to-School Shopping Guide

Need Back-to-School Clothes? Head to SouthPark.

There’s something exciting about the start of a new school year—engaging with new teachers, reuniting with friends, and, of course, getting a fresh wardrobe. Skip the stress of back-to-school shopping and help your kids feel confident with back to school clothes from these SouthPark shops.

Toddlers

SouthPark has dozens of stores that cater to toddlers. Let’s review the best stores to get your tots ready for pre-K.

Belk

Belk is easily one of the best shops for dressing your tot. Extensive seasonal, stylish items mean you can dress your toddler in printed leggings, comfy cotton dresses, nautical button downs, and polos.

Caroline Grace

Caroline Grace has set the bar high for baby and toddler clothes. Ample options for infants, toddlers, and beyond make it easy to deck your kid out in the cutest tanks, tees, or onesies. Or snag a matching set with playful prints for unmatched adorability. 

Old Navy

Another must-visit on your back-to-school shopping journey is Old Navy.

Old Navy makes it easy to create a stylish look for any age with a smorgasbord of matching sets, dresses, jumpsuits, and retro-inspired t-shirts that will make your tot the talk of the town this school year. 

Tullabee

Boldly advertising their products will make this fall the cutest one of all, Tullabee’s adorable collection makes it hard to disagree.

Offering everything from striped footies to game-day outfits with whimsical prints, your toddler will head into nursery school with style and spirit. 

Young kids and pre-teens

SouthPark also has extensive options for young kids and tweens, so let’s dig in. 

Abercrombie Kids

High-quality materials and casual-upscale designs harmoniously combine at Abercrombie Kids. 

Kick the stress of back-to-school shopping to the curb as you find staples for young boys and girls at every corner—whether you want classic chinos, pastel jumpsuits, knitted cardis, or graphics tees. 

American Girl

The American Girl store may surprise you with its back-to-school clothing options.

Conveniently located by Macy’s, you can easily spoil your little girl and yourself in one day. 

Secure your spot for #1 Mom or Dad this year by getting your daughter a dress that lets her twin with her American Girl doll—whether it’s a pink party dress or a sequined stunner. 

Claire’s

If you’re in need of back-to-school supplies and cute accessories, Claire’s is your one-stop shop.

A wide range of imaginative designs gives your child the freedom to choose from Pokémon, Squishmallows, or Hello Kitty backpacks, notebooks, keychains, and water bottles. 

Be sure to also save room on the calendar to browse headbands, earrings, necklaces, and more.

Impossible Kicks

Your kids will step into style at Impossible Kicks, which features a wide range of child-sized Nikes and Jordans in nearly every color of the rainbow.

Catering to a broad audience, Impossible Kicks also offers cozy goodies like graphic tees and hoodies for older kids and spouses. 

Levi’s

With departments designed for kids of all shapes and sizes, Levi’s is a no-brainer for revamping your child’s back-to-school wardrobe. 

A vast supply of jeans, t-shirts, overalls, and button-downs range from size 4 to 16, so you can find something that allows your children to authentically express themselves.

High schoolers

Whether your teen prefers an edgy look or a classic aesthetic, SouthPark has something for even the harshest critics—high schoolers. 

Girl Tribe Co.

Girl Tribe Co. celebrates all things girlhood, and your teen will love the trendy sets, skirts, jeans, and graphic tees for the Swifties, Harry Styles stans, and Charlotte sports lovers. Plus, grab desktop accessories, stickers, and friendship bracelets at this shop inside Morrison center.

American Eagle

American Eagle is another excellent choice for sprucing up your teenager’s back-to-school wardrobe.

Your teenager will gush over the vibrant selection of waffle tees and floral midi skirts, and graphic tees and hoodies.

Disco Honey

Locally owned Disco Honey is every Barbie girl's dream shop. Find gold-dipped charm necklaces, maxi dresses with ruffle details, slouchy statement sweaters, and other carefully selected, colorful fashions from co-owners Shani Amara and Alley Dean. 

Peter Millar

Skip the mall madness and head straight to Peter Millar’s in Phillips Place to give your high schoolers wardrobe a preppy refresh.

If you and your offspring share a taste for luxury, you’ll love the beachy color palette and wide selection of hoodies, performance jersey polos, and printed polyester shorts.

Vans

Known for its retro, minimalist aesthetic, Vans’ apparel is full of personality your high schoolers will love—whether they pick a graphic tee or a classic knit.

Earn more cool points by letting them choose from slip-ons, lace-ups, or high-tops. 

Boem

This locally owned boutique has been dressing Charlotte's most stylish young women since 2008, offering a curated selection of apparel and accessories from designers like Steve Madden and Boys Lie.

Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters is universally known amongst teens as the coolest spot to shop. Offering funky, boho-chic, and streetwear styles, this shop in SouthPark Mall is a one stop shop with clothes, jewelry, bags, and dorm and desktop accessories for all.

Alo Yoga

Teens will tell you that Alo Yoga has quickly outranked Lululemon as the coolest sportswear brand, and their activewear sets and high quality leggings will keep you and your teen looking fresh on and off the field.

Fabletics

Every body should be celebrated. With colorful leggings and activewear sets in sizes XS-4X, your teen will feel comfortable and confident whether they're in P.E. or history class.

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Explore our entire selection of Kids Clothing Stores to dress your kid with confidence this year and swing by Container Store or Swoozie’s for other school supply needs.

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