As the beginning of the school year approaches, parents are inundated with tasks: juggling busy schedules, determining how to arrange after-school care, and shopping oddly complex supply lists—and that’s just for starters. There are also outfits for school to consider. Whether your little one is just starting preschool or your older child is entering high school, odds are you’ll need to snap up some new garments for them. Here are some head-to-toe back to school outfit suggestions for kids of all ages.

Keep It Simple

For younger kids in particular, comfort tops fashion every time. It’s great if the clothes are cute, but outfitting them in tops and bottoms that don’t constrict their movements is key. Whether they’re playing outside or walking from one class to the next, they want to be comfortable! Try a fun T-shirt adorned with something they love, like a character from Harry Potter or Looney Tunes. Depending on the weather, they can pair the shirt with jeans or shorts and a pair of sneakers for an instantly effortless, school-appropriate ensemble.

Try a Dress

Cute dresses are perfect for girls of all ages! A light and colorful dress is a fun choice for your preschooler—and makes for a great set of “first day” photographs, too. Older students may also appreciate the casual comfort of a dress, especially because it’s likely to still be pretty warm outside. If your child is ready to navigate the high school hallways for the first time, pair that dress with stretchy leggings and ballet flats or colorful espadrilles for a look that’s as comfortable as it is trendy.

Add a Jersey

What better time of year is there to get back into the school spirit? Snag a colorful jersey or a classic hoodie and personalize it with the image and text of your choice to make a bold statement. If your kid plays for the school’s team, this also makes a thoughtful surprise and is a sweet way to show your support for what they do. They can pair it with shorts, jeans, or yoga pants for an effortless outfit every day of the week.

Get on Trend

Adding a trendy element to your kid’s wardrobe becomes more important as they grow older. Kids naturally glean style inspiration from their friends and might be interested in branching out and trying new styles, too. Take into account what’s trendy and what’s appropriate for their age group while exploring trendy school outfit ideas. For example, you don’t have to avoid sequins altogether even if your little one can’t wear a trendy sequined skirt to school—the shiny spangles add a little style to backpacks and are easy to work into any outfit. A colorful headband can also add a trendy finishing touch to any outfit for school.

Focus on Classics

You can never go wrong with a handful of classics that your child can easily mix and match. Some of the most effortless pieces make worthy additions to any back-to-school outfit, including polo shirts, denim jackets, striped tops, khakis, chinos, jersey skirts and dresses, flat sandals, and sneakers. Investing in a few key pieces is an easy way to maximize their use without blowing your budget!