We know it can be a challenge (for everyone involved) to prepare teens for their return to class. This is doubly true when you’re shopping for back-to-school clothes for teens. That’s why you should count on Macy’s. We take the drama out of shopping for back-to-school clothes for juniors with styles she’ll be excited to wear in the fall.

Shopping for back-to-school outfits for teens can quickly turn into a test of wills. This year, smoothly sail through it with our simple guidelines for back-to-school shopping.

Begin with Perfect Staple Pieces
T-shirts and jeans are the foundations of teen school clothes, so these should be the first things you buy before classes start up again.

Relaxed denim fits are trending, but classic straight-leg and skinny jeans are always in style. Likewise, solid-color V-neck and crewneck tees are essential, but printed T-shirts allow her to express herself. We recommend picking out a mix of both.

Add in Trend-Conscious Touches
Teens are famous for falling in and out of love with clothing fads quickly. Anything aggressively trendy might end up unworn and hidden at the back of her closet.

Let her incorporate trends in a more subtle way with third-piece items like bomber jackets and shackets (shirt-jackets) instead. Of-the-moment items like these are easy to incorporate into teen school outfits since they can be layered on and taken off according to her whim without any fuss.

Complete the Look
The right accessories are just as important as teen school clothes. Cell phone cases, backpacks, sunglasses and jewelry all give her back-to-school outfits those unique touches of personality she craves.

Back-to-School Style Starts at Macy’s
Even if she’s dreading the return of early wakeups and nightly homework, she’ll still look forward to flaunting new back-to-school outfits. So, prepare your teen for a great school year with juniors’ clothing and accessories from Macy’s.