To make your trip to Sonoma County stores and malls a little less stressful, we've lined up a few ideas and trendy outfits.
Distressing beauty: Fashion is tearing things up to an even greater degree this season, but that doesn't stop anyone from adding some embroidered embellishments. $69.95, Pacifc Sunwear Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-776-4721
Subtle signage: Champion has been around forever, but this athletic wear brand has blown up with streetwear-mania. If the size of the logo is any indication, there's some big love for this label. $49.95, Zumiez Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-762-1942
We are (all) the champions: Champion brand is everywhere. It just is. Zumiez Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-762-1942
Brilliant Branding: Right now, brands aren’t just purveyors of style, the brand is the style. It’s Vans all over from head to shoes. Pacific Sunwear Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-776-4721
Who knew?: Large, worn-looking Guess emblems on menswear tees. Pacific Sunwear Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-776-4721
Matchy, not matchy: The movement against matching is mounting. $58, Abercrombie & Fitch, Santa Rosa Plaza, 2024 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, 707-575-5310
Plaidness continues: Still lots of plaid, but this year it’s cropped. Pacific Sunwear Outlet, Petalum Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-776-4721
Maroon 4: And so many more. All brands are having a take on wine-hue shoes. Famous Footwear Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, 707-765-9285
Bright for your britches: Pants are finally doing their part in upping the fashion fun. Lots of colorful denims and khakis this year. Gap, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-782-0853
Those Seventies Stripes: Parents who buy this very retro shirt for their teens can see how hard it is to do so and not talk about their favorite old sitcoms with the "way-better" theme songs and how they played outside all day until the streetlights came on. Zumiez Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-776-4721
Something to see here: Stand out while blending in with these cool camo sweatpants. Outfitted with a racing stripe because no one wants to feel invisible. Abercrombie & Fitch, Santa Rosa Plaza, 2024 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, 707-575-5310
Prep school: Get your gingham style. Gap, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-782-0853
Dorm Diva: This is probably more back-to-college than back-to-school, but this smart-looking bag has a pocket to hold a laptop. Michael Kors Outlet, Petaluma Village Premium Outlets, 2200 Petaluma Blvd N Suite 1145, Petaluma, 707-765-1382
It’s Back-to-School time, which for many families means a trip to the nearby mall. We’ve lined up a few trends here in Sonoma County, so you can window shop from your computer before you hit the store with spend-happy kids in tow. Click through the above gallery for details.
