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Best Boutiques For Back To School Clothes In Pittsburgh

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Whether you love it or dread it, shopping for back-to-school clothes in an inevitable part of heading back to the classroom. Make this year's annual shopping trip a little more fun with great fashions and pleasant in-store experiences by stepping out of the mall and into the city's many clothing and accessory boutiques. You're sure to find all the latest styles and unbeatable prices that the kids will actually want to wear. This school year, head back in style by shopping these five local boutiques that carry some of the best back-to-school clothing in Pittsburgh.

Kidz And Company
5815 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-5082
www.kidzandcompanypgh.com

With the new collections that debuted this spring and summer at Kidz And Company, your little one will be among the most on-trend children in the classroom. While this Forbes Avenue boutique carries clothing for kids ranging in age from 2 to 14, its extensive inventory of girls and boys styles is the true standout. Browse brands like Havengirl, Mayoral, Kaptial K and more for the season's most comfortable, high-quality shirts, bottoms, dresses, skirts, legging sets, rompers and jeans priced to sell at budget-friendly prices. Shop the latest designs and must-own fashions at Kidz And Company's Squirrel Hill location.

A Child's Wardrobe & Adults Too
2200 Murray Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-3033
www.achildswardrobe.com

If toting the kids around store-to-store has turned back-to-school shopping into a time-consuming and stressful chore, change your approach this year and head to A Child's Wardrobe & Adults Too. With a variety of styles and sizes, the whole family is sure to find something stylish in which to head back to school. For more than 20 years, this small boutique has provided Pittsburghers with the best fashions at affordable prices. Whether you're shopping for your toddler, teen or college-aged student, you'll find all your favorite brands and looks here. A Child's Wardrobe & Adults Too is located on Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill.

Pageboy Boutique
3613 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15021
(412) 224-2294
www.pageboypgh.com

Finding cool back-to-school outfits that your teen will find acceptable and that you'll find affordable can be one of the most daunting tasks as you prepare for a new school year, but that's where the folks at Pageboy Boutique can help. Its friendly and helpful employees know exactly what to offer to keep both parents and teens happy, thanks to a large inventory of unique clothing, jewelry and accessories. Pageboy Boutique carries local favorites from brands like FareFeathers and Modesto as well as Buttercup Blues, Astali and Ruby Francis Rags, meaning that you'll rock frocks that no one else will have. Fill your closet at Pageboy Boutique, located in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood.

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Figleaf Pittsburgh
1406 E. Carson St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 431-7700
www.figleafboutique.com

College students work hard and play hard, so they need back-to-school styles that fit their dual personalities. Figleaf Boutique has got that covered with the hottest dresses, tops, bottoms, accessories and shoes for women. Its floral print dresses and rompers, colorful crop tops and skinny jeans are staples for transitioning from the classroom to campus life. And with prices that even the most budget-conscious college student can afford, you'll be able to fill your closet in a variety of versatile pieces to ensure more wear with some creative mixing and matching. Shop the styles at Figleaf Boutique's Southside area storefront.

Littles Super Shoe Store
5850 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(800) 646-7463
www.littlesshoes.com

For many, shoe shopping marks the official start of the back-to-school season. Get some new kicks at Pittsburgh's iconic Littles Shoe Store where you'll find no shortage of comfortable and trendy styles that range from athletic to dress to sandals. Children's, women's and men's sizes are available from brands like New Balance, Lady Couture, Dansko, Birkenstock, Rockport and Taos. Littles Shoe Store is located in the city's Squirrel Hill neighborhood on Forbes Avenue.

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Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. She is also a contributing writer for AXS.com and Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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