<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/School-Days-Apr20-1024x634.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/School-Days-Apr20-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/School-Days-Apr20-300x186.jpg 300w, https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/School-Days-Apr20-768x476.jpg 768w, https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/School-Days-Apr20-750x464.jpg 750w, https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/School-Days-Apr20.jpg 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" width="1024" height="634"> <h3><strong>Working the Trend</strong></h3> <strong>This is a tailored look with a fun, girlie vibe.</strong> <ul> <li>Culottes, pants-skirts, and skorts are a key item. They combine the comfort of pants with a little more polished look.</li> <li>Coordinating jackets take the look in a smarter direction.</li> <li>Jackets can also be paired with jeans or trousers.</li> <li>Add value by offering sets that have one jacket and two skirts (plaid jacket with a matching plaid skirt and also a solid color skirt).</li> <li>Pair with the new feminine blouses that feature collar details like ruffles, lace or bow ties.</li> <li>Plaids are trendy so bring them through here.</li> <li>New cotton fabrics that look like wool can help achieve the look, while managing price points - and adding easy-care properties.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Market Opportunities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Juniors and pre-teens who want comfort, but also want a look that’s stylish.</li> <li>The look will carry through to young career professionals who want a smart, but comfortable, office-appropriate look.</li> </ul>