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Adorable Back to School Outfits for Toddlers

The new school year is around the corner and your kid needs new outfits! Here are the most adorable back-to-school outfits for your toddler!

Published August 5, 2021
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It is almost that time of the year again! Back to school for kids everywhere, and with this time comes lots of shopping for new wardrobe items. Many toddlers have grown since the previous school year and need to refresh their closets! There are so many cute looks for toddler boys and girls to start the new school year in style.

Back to School Outfits for Toddlers

Toddler Girl Outfits

1. Flutter Sleeve Dress

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This precious flutter sleeve dress is perfect for the end of summer and to take your toddler into fall. I love the color and print! The length and drop-hem with ruffle are also perfect for a girl on the go. Pair with these gold flats and this purple bow to bring out that color in the print, and you are set!

2. Blue Dot Pique and Red Smocked Back to School Legging Set

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Such a sweet little set to commemorate the beginning of a new year of school! There are so many cute details throughout this darling look. The ruffles on the sleeves are the perfect girlie touch! The smocked school symbols are gorgeous. Pair it with scallop socks and Mary Janes to finish the look. This is the type of outfit you could save for your daughter to pass to her own someday, even!

3. Blue Ruffle Sleeve Top with Shorts and Sandals

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This blue top is so cute, and I wish they had it in my size! And I love the flutter sleeve detail that is carried out into the shorts as well. Pair with gold strappy sandals for a darling toddler look!

4. Pink Floral Smocked Top with Skinny Jeans and Ballet Flats

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This darling outfit is a great look to dress up for a special day of school. The beautiful, smocked detail in this top and the flutter sleeves are perfect for a sweet little princess! Add some sky wash skinny jeans and these adorable shimmer ballet flats for a precious look.

5. Print Summer Dress with Sneakers

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There are three precious prints to choose from, but the rainbow stripe is by far my favorite! I love the bright and cheery colors. It has a gorgeous A-Line silhouette with flutter sleeve detail perfect for that first day of school photo! We paired it with a cute sneaker so she can run, jump, and play during recess!

6. Floral Ruffle Top with Wide Leg Pants and Espadrilles

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This look is for your fashionista in training! I love the floral details in this stripe top. This wide-leg pant with a tie belt is perfection, especially with these cute mustard straw espadrilles. This outfit is perfect for summer and the start of fall!

7. 2-Pack Flutter-Sleeve Swing Dresses with Sandals

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You can choose from two adorable sets of prints in these flutter-sleeve dresses! They are such a great deal. We paired them with a white hair bow and these pretty gold sandals. These dresses will easily take you from summer into fall. Just add a neutral cardigan for chillier days!

8. Chambray Romper with Sandals

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Rompers are my favorite since they are a complete outfit on their own! This cute, embroidered chambray number has darling flutter sleeves. It would look great with sandals or sneakers and a bow!

9. Bow Collar Top with Red Ruffle Shorts and Leopard Flats

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I love a cute bow on a top. This white bow-collar top is simple and so sweet. We can imagine your little girl with her hair up in a ponytail wearing these fun red ruffle hem shorts and leopard ballet flats. She’ll be best dressed for sure!

10. Blue Gingham Peter Pan Collar Apple Dress

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How cute is this gingham Peter Pan collar apple dress?! I can just imagine with some white ruffle socks, Mary Jane shoes, and her hair in a red bow. An adorable look for going back to school!

11.Floral Puff Sleeve Top with Skinny Jeans and Flats

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Have you noticed the trend yet? Floral designs and flutter sleeve details are in style. This look is adorable for your little student. We love the aqua and maroon colors in this floral top. It pairs perfectly with some dark wash denim jeans and cute bow flats.

12. Ocean Print Jersey Dress with Canvas Mary Janes

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This outfit is perfect for the classroom and playtime! It brings the fun of summer back to school. We thought this playful print on this jersey dress paired well with some cute pink canvas Mary Janes and, of course, a matching bow.

13. Stripe Tiered Top with Jeans and Strappy Sandals

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This stripe-tiered top is such a fresh look for your little girl. The bow details on the shoulders and little pom poms on each tier add that feminine flare. We think it would pair well with some faded-wash jeans and strappy sandals.

14. Pink Ruffle Sleeve Top with Bow Cuff Leggings and Floral Sneakers

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This is a pink dream! If your tot is really into pink, ballet, and girly things, this might be the look for her! We love this simple but sweet ruffle sleeve top with these precious bow cuff leggings (I love that detail!) paired with these fun floral sneakers.

15. Twill Field Dress with Straw Espadrilles

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The perfect dress for fall! This twill field dress with mustard straw espadrilles and a matching bow is a look we love. We think your toddler girl will love it for back to school too.

Now let’s look at some cute looks for toddler boys!

Toddler Boys Outfits

1. Apple Polo & Gingham Short Set with Sneakers

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This short set with a school apple is the perfect first day of school outfit for your toddler boy. Such a comfy two-piece set that will be easy to wear to school. This set will be adorable in photos! Pair these Polo shoes to complete the look.

2. Banana Graphic Tee & Shorts with Sneakers

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For a cool and comfortable back-to-school look, go with this camping-inspired graphic tee with twill shorts and sneakers. If you went camping this summer, this will be a great reminder for him to wear and share his adventures as he heads back to class.

3. Striped Polo + Khaki Stretch Shorts

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I love a classic look to have in the closet. If you are looking for a more grown-up look for your toddler boy, try pairing a polo with khaki shorts. This striped polo is the performance material that feels great to the touch. The shorts are stretch fabric for ultimate comfort at school! And these slip-on sneakers are super cute and comfortable for them to wear!

4. Band Tee + Camo Joggers

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A band tee and joggers with athletic shoes are a perfect combination for the rocker toddler in your life! The joggers come in three other colors in addition to the camo print. I love that these pieces can be mixed and matched for more outfit options.

5. 3 Pack Cotton Shirts + Pull-On Quick Dry Shorts

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Have your little guy “make waves” this school year in this graphic tee. Pair it with these stretchy twill shorts and street sneakers for a coastal cool and casual look.

6. Tie-Dye Tee & Shorts Set

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This sporty tie-dye tee and shorts set with matching athletic shoes is a perfect casual outfit for your rambunctious toddler boy. This will go from craft time to playground time easily!

7. Appliqué Tee & Shorts with Sneakers

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This alligator skating his way to class with his backpack and watermelon is too cute and cool for your little guy. We thought pairing it with some cool Adidas shoes and comfortable shorts make a great outfit. The green on the shoes and blue shorts go with this tee perfectly.

8. Navy Gingham Applique Apple Short Set

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A coordinating tee and short set are a comfortable combo for back to school! I love these classic blue gingham shorts. This apple tee can be personalized with your toddler’s name. And these navy Polo shoes help finish the outfit.

9. Monogrammed Polo Short Set

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Bright days are ahead with this look! These denim shorts and cool sneakers with this tee make a cool look for your little guy. It’s totally giving us Saved by the Bell vibes and we dig it!

10. Gingham Shortall + Peter Pan Collar Shirt

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A classic look for any little boy! This gingham shortalls can be worn with or without the matching peter pan collar shirt. It can also be personalized with your toddlers’ initials. Pair it with some ribbed socks and twill sneakers for a precious look.

11. Banana Graphic Tee & Grey Shorts with Sneakers

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This look is BANANAS! B.A.N.A.N.A.S! We love this playful outfit for your little man. We paired this banana graphic tee with some elastic waist cotton twill shorts and athletic sneakers for a playful outfit perfect for the classroom and playground.

12. Stripe Tee & Shorts with Slip-On Sneakers

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This is such a handsome outfit. Clean and classic but still fun and casual that your toddler boy can still run and play. This striped tee with twill shorts paired with these slide-on sneakers makes it a look where comfort meets style.

13. Tie Dye Tee & Jeans with Classic Sneaker

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Tie-dye has really made a comeback. We think this tee is cool for your little guy with some dark denim jeans (to hide all those stains they’ll inevitably get) and comfortable classic shoes.

14. Zip-Up Sweatshirt + Joggers

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Here’s a sporty outfit to keep your little guy cozy during the colder months. We like this sweatshirt and the matching jogger pants from Petite Revery, and they’re made with eco-friendly material! Pair it with a comfy pair of sneakers, like these comfy ones that have a classic look.

With all these options to choose from, you won’t have any trouble finding your toddler’s perfect back-to-school outfits. Hopefully, these adorable back-to-school looks will keep your kiddo well-styled throughout the upcoming school year!

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Megan is a wife and first-time mom of a baby boy based in East Texas. She attended the University of Arkansas and received a B.S.E. in Communication Disorders, followed by… Read more

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