Best Boutiques For Back-To-School Clothes In Sacramento

It's hard to believe, but summer is almost through, and for many of parents and kids out there, that means back to school shopping. When you look great, you feel great and when you feel great, it makes the school day just a bit more enjoyable. This year's fashion for girls focuses on simple accessories and 70s fashion touches made modern and outdoor wear meant for the schoolyard. For boys, it's all about color blocked shirts, well-fitted athletic jackets as well as fashionable patterns on both tops and bottoms. Shopping for great clothes in Sacramento doesn't necessarily mean heading to the mall, although it most always does. Here are a few places you should add to your "go-to" places to find some great back to school fashion for kids and even high schoolers.

Freestyle Clothing Exchange
2101 L. St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 441-3733
www.freestyleclothing.com 

This one's for the fashionable middle school or high school teen in your life. Open since 2007 in Citrus Heights, California (a Sacramento County) Freestyle Clothing has been thee place for Sacramento residents to buy and sell some of their excess fashionable items. Used doesn't necessarily mean it's out of fashion, as what was once old is new again. It's no surprise someone found a pair of Jimmy Choo boots and a Coach Leather purse after perusing the items for sale one day. It really is sometimes a hit or miss with Freestyle Clothing Exchange as new items are added daily. "Like" them on Facebook so you'll know when they have sales. Every now and then, a dollar per item sale will pop up.

Mother Goose Store
3218 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento CA, 95816
(916) 447-1733
www.facebook.com/the-mother-goose-store

Reasonably priced, since most items aren't new, and unpretentious were two phrases used often on some of Mother Goose Clothing's reviews, and it's true. Sorry heavy spenders, this store is strictly for savvy shoppers who want to save a bit, but don't be afraid to tell all your best friends who have kids about Mother Goose Store. A quick glance through their profile online reveals lots of really cute and fashionable seasonal outfits smartly accessorized to look just perfect for your younger ones. Their line of apparel depends on what's brought in, so be sure to subscribe to them on Facebook and to keep up with their latest sales, events and styles.

Koukla Kids
3809 J. St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 254-5437
www.kouklakids.com

If you want your youngest ones to look their best, look no further then Koukla Kids as they've aptly named themselves, "Sacramento's hippest children's boutique." European, fair trade and organic are terms peppered among their brands. Quality doesn't come cheap, so bargain bin shoppers beware. This is a great place to buy a gift outfit as clothes are always appreciated amongst parents.

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The Moppet Shoppe
2524 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 476-4483
www.facebook.com/the-moppet-shoppe

This unique boutique kids clothing store is also one for the parents, as The Moppet Shoppe has been one of the best places for the past twenty years for parents to outfit their kids while avoiding some of the bigger box brand stores out there. It's all about quality and unique brands with The Moppet Shoppe, as their lineup of clothing attests to. Biscotti, Baby Lulu, Baby Nay, Le Top,Rabbit Moon, Isobella and Chloe, Knuckleheads, Kissy Kissy and Plum are just a few. Their staff are friendly and never pushy and most of their reviewers recall a pleasant shopping experience. So If you want to splurge on your littlest ones, The Moppet Shoppe is your destination for back-to-school fashion.

Puddles
2580 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 481-5437
www.puddlesshoppe.com 

Locally-owned and operated, Puddles is another great choice for Back to school shopping. Savvy with social media, Puddles posts timely solutions for fashionable kids on their Facebook page. Their selection is vast and unique, and customer service is ace. If you're questioning whether or not your kids will look great with choices from Puddles, consider Prince George of Cambridge was spotted wearing a brand Puddles carries.

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Paulo Acoba is a California native raised in the Bay Area and living in the Central Valley. He enjoys distance running, cycling and grassroots motorsports. He holds a degree in management from the University of California Merced. Paulo has been writing for <a href="http://Examiner.com" target="_blank">Examiner.com since 2012 and covering the Fresno area.