Budget-Friendly Back to School -- Outfits Under $50

Don't have much of a budget for back-to-school clothes? No worries. You can rock back to school for under $50. Shop smart and save with these fashionable back-to-school outfits. It does not cost a fortune to be a fashionista.

Casual Boys

A nice pair of jeans is essential to any boy's wardrobe. These Mossimo Supply Co. Boys' Straight Cut Jeans are plain enough to be worn with a variety of shirts, but still trendy with their wear lines and color. For only $15 your son will have a pair of pants that will match virtually anything.

No matter what your child's interest, chances are there is a graphic tee that will fit him perfectly. These graphic tees from Target go perfectly with the Mossimo jeans and only cost between $5-$8. One of my favorites it the Paul Frank for Target Boys' Guitar Tee. Who doesn't want a shirt with a monkey playing a guitar?

Kohl's has some awesome graphic tees for older children from $8. I especially like the Helix Dragon and Star Tee.

The perfect shoe for your casual boy is the Kids' Converse One Star Oxfords. These cool shoes come in a variety of colors and cost $22.

Sporty Boys

The staple to any sporty boy's wardrobe is a nice pair of trainers. The Boys' ProSpirit Launch Athletic Shoes are plain enough to match any outfit, but trendy enough to impress your children. These handsome tennis shoes will only set you back $13.

You can find Champion Flexer Runner athletic shoes at Payless for $20. They are a little more expensive but still provide excellent quality for the price.

When you buy the Boys' C9 by Champion Blue/Black Reversible Dazzle Shorts for $8, it is almost like you are getting two pairs of athletic shorts. These sporty shorts can be worn two ways for some serious wardrobe flexibility.

For only $6 you can afford to buy the Boys' C9 by Champion Power Tee is a couple different colors. Choose from white, black, navy, gray, red, or gold.

Girlie Girls

Send your girlie girl back to school in style wearing this Circo Girls' Short-Sleeve Glitter Butterfly Dress or the Circo Girls' Short-Sleeve Glitter Flower Dress available at Target. With each dress costing only $10, you might want to buy her both!

Equally adorable is the SO Graphic Ruffle Dress available at Kohl's. These cute sun dresses are $10 each and come in both yellow and pink.

Girlie girls with a kick will fall for these Girls' Xhilaration Hiba Stretch Tall Boots in black. These fashionable boots cost $20 and would compliment a variety of outfits. A dainty but equally trendy alternative is the Girls' Cherokee Glynnis Mary Jane Shoes. These adorable Mary Janes will set you back $14.

Trendy Ladies

Trendy ladies can be found sporting the DSigned Sharpay Girls' Ruffle Tank in yellow or blue this season. This whimsical top is beyond cute and costs $15.

Pair this ruffled top with the DSigned Sharpay Girls' Twill Shorts in white. These trendy shorts cost $15. An equally good match for this top is a nice pair of jeans. The Cherokee Girls' Bootcut Jeans in Light Wash are a great choice and will only set you back $14.

Finish this look off with the Smartfit Jewel Flower Flip Flop from Payless. These decorative sandals are trendy enough to be cool but not too mature for little girls. You can buy these shoes for $13.

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