Is your seasoned student not too thrilled about going back to school? If you’re raising teenagers, then they likely aren’t looking forward to classes starting up again. So how do you get your teen excited for another year? Go back to school shopping and let them trade in that beat up backpack for a stylish new school carryall. From cute totes to fashionable book bags, there are lots of fresh and fun (and functional!) styles out there to help make this school year their best.
Totes
A large, faux leather tote (in chestnut brown, jet black, or even a bold hue) or a soft quilted, patterned one are both sturdy options for an alternative school carryall. Totes are strong and spacious enough to support books and they are also stylish enough to emulate an oversized purse. If you have a teen daughter, a sophisticated tote bag might be exactly up her alley this school year.
Messenger Bags
Messenger bags are laid back but are also highly functional; the shoulder strap, when worn across the chest, makes carrying heavy loads much easier and also looks quite stylish. Messenger bags come in masculine and feminine styles and are available in a variety of textures (we like leather and canvas). For more of an athletic messenger bag look, choose a one-strapped “sling” backpack (these packs are especially popular on college campuses).
Fashion Backpacks
High fashion backpacks are all the rage right now. From edgy leather backpacks to bohemian styles to drawstring bucket-styles, fashion backpacks are the most diverse line of school bags this season. Look for lots of funky metallics, trendy florals, and tribal print packs this fall.
Pack things up in style this school year and make going back to class a little more fun!