40 | AUGUST 17 • 2023 BACK TO SCHOOL The AE Hooded Trucker Jacket is made from black canvas twill; the AE Flex Carpenter Pant in sturdy canvas has util- ity pockets and roomy stretch. Area American Eagle stores. Ae.com. Precision of engineering has made J. Crew’s khakis longtime favorites — add to that a bit of stretch and a gorgeous shade of Cadet Green, and these 484 Slim-Fit Stretch Chino Pants are prac- tically perfect. J. Crew, Somerset Collection, Troy. Jcrew.com. J. Crew Garment-Dyed Slub Cotton Henley, in Slate Blue. J. Crew, Somerset Collection, Troy. Jcrew.com. New Balance is having a moment: Go retro with the unisex CT302 (shown in White/Chive/Sea Salt). Modeled after their own 1980s CT300 style, this one gets a modern lift with a stacked-height midsole. Area New Balance stores. Newbalance.com. These Free People Bulky Knit Over-the-Knee Socks (shown in Dusty Aqua/Rust Heather) are perfect for Birkenstocks (like these Arizona-style in Mink), Blundstone Chelsea Boots and Wellies. Area Free People stores. Freepeople.com. Wear this By Anthropologie Textured Crewneck Cardigan Sweater with high-rise wide- leg jeans. Area Anthropologie stores. Anthropologie.com. Love & Harmony Printed Sweater Vest and G.H. Bass Fisherman Mary Jane Loafers elevate super-cozy wide-legged Out From Under Brenda Jogger Pants. All from area Urban Outfitters stores. Urbanoutfitters.com. Protect your tech with puff: Puffy Laptop Sleeves from UO (in Pink) and Baggu (in Sun Yellow). Area Urban Outfitters stores. Urbanoutfitters. com.