Fashion School

Photo: Frank Schwere

Mia Powers, 8
P.S. 234, third grade
What I Picked:
“I know kids don’t usually wear suits to school, but I don’t care. I love the color and the front buttons.”
—Mia

Julsar tweed suit with fur trim, $172, Julsar faux-fur stole, $17, at Julian & Sara, 103 Mercer St., nr. Spring St.; 212-226-1989.

What My Mom Picked:
“She looks so relaxed in this! I think it’s a great transition outfit from her little-girl clothes to something with a bit more style.”
—Lorri Powers, mother

Trunk Ltd. T-shirt, $65, Calypso corduroy skirt, $110, Bosabo leather clogs, $60, at Calypso Enfant & Bébé, 426 Broome St., nr. Crosby St.; 212-966-3234. Cowboy hat, Mia’s own.

Photo: Frank Schwere

Aly Koita, 7
P.S. 130, second grade
What I Picked:
“I’ve seen a lot of skateboarders on DVDs, and I try to imitate them. Other kids at my school hate skateboarding. Only me and my friend Jubey know how to do it.”
—Aly

Diesel sweatshirt, $79, Diesel Puri pants, $150, Pom D’api sneakers, $110, Piping Hot hat, $20, at Lilliput Soho Kids, 265 Lafayette St., nr. Prince St.; 212-965-9567.

What My Dad Picked:
“It’s the style I always want to see him in, but he won’t go for that. I never wore denim or sneakers and I still don’t.”
—Boubacar Koita, father

Corduroy blazer, $150, corduroy pants, $60, at Bu and the Duck, 106 Franklin St., nr. Church St.; 212-431-9226. Pettirosso button-down shirt, $60 at Lilliput Soho Kids.

Photo: Frank Schwere

Olivia Nederlander Case, 11
Fieldston Lower, sixth grade
What I Picked:
“I chose the skirt because it’s very different and everybody in my school wears funky stuff and vintage—anything from ’65 or ’70.”
—Olivia

Juicy Couture velour hoodie, $88 at Morris Bros., 2322 Broadway, at 84th St.; 212-724-9000. Monkey Wear patchwork skirt, $100, LeSportsac purse, $25, Two’s Company ring, $3, at Berkley Girl, 410 Columbus Ave., nr. 80th St.; 212-877-4770.

What My Mom Picked:
Sally Mack frayed blazer, $56, Junk Food MTV T-shirt, $24, Tractor white jeans, $56, at Morris Bros. Dogeared pearl bracelets, $48.50, Two’s Company ring, $2.50, Brave watch, $110, Brave leather bracelet, $32, LeSportsac tote, $65, at Berkley Girl.

Photo: Frank Schwere

Sam Levine, 12
The Lab School, eighth grade
What I Picked:
Quicksilver shirt, $25, Polo Ralph Lauren jeans, $39.50, at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St.; 212-705-2000. Vans sneakers, Sam’s own.

What My Dad Picked:
“I like the pants, but I think Sam’s outfit is too pseudo-grunge. You might as well do it yourself.”
—Jonathan Levine, father

Wool plaid suit, $495, orange pin-striped shirt, $245, Swatch watch, $255, straw hat, $125, at Peter Elliot Blue, 997 Lexington Ave., at 72nd St.; 212-570-2300.

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Fashion School