HollyBee Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Where do you buy clothes for teens, particularly girls? Dd14 has almost no winter clothes, and we're headed to PA in 2 days. I'm always so disgusted and discouraged by the sexy clothes in the junior dept. at places like Kohls. Dd is very curvy, so it's a challenge to get clothes that don't scream sexy, but aren't frumpy. We need a classic look that's stylish, but not stuffy. How's that for demanding? :lol: I HATE to shop, so I need to have a plan of action. I would rather put bamboo shoots under my toenails than wander around the mall. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hanna Andersson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 My DD looks like she's been kicked out of several Catholics schools, because I buy school uniforms on sale from the School Uniform store in town. Basically plaid skirts, jumpers and dress pants. Its a very traditional or classic and usually wears well. She has white, grey, red, navy tights that go with the skirts. Navy, red and white sweaters and turtlenecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballardlm Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't have any teenage daughters but not very long ago I myself was a very curvy and developed teen who wanted to look stylish, but modest. My best luck was with Gap. It's pricey, but the clothes really hold up and last a long time. On the cheaper side, I also liked Target and Old Navy, but I would shop women's instead of juniors. Oh, and Maurice's. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 We found some things at Kohl's, but I understand you don't like a lot of their offerings. I found the MUDD line there to not be too bad. We have found good jeans there, but most of them are kinda cut low. They have sweaters that work pretty well with a cami underneath (if V'd--sometimes the necklines are a little low). Aeropostle and OPacific have sporty stuff. We like JCPenney for some of their dresses, and occasionally they have some basics. It's a struggle. Dd is a Jr size 1, and finding unskanky clothes is HARD. She's too small for the adult sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 What about Land's End? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I loved Land's End when dd was smaller, but they don't have Jr sizes, and their women's clothes are expensive. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 My 14yo daughter found some very nice pieces off the clearance rack at Talbot's Petites last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 My 14yo daughter found some very nice pieces off the clearance rack at Talbot's Petites last week. Another vote for Talbot Petites. My dd (11) *loves* the way their clothes fit. If you have a Talbot Outlet close to you, it's worth the trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 My dd loves American Eagle, Gap, and Rue 21 (believe it or not they do have some not so sexy clothes). We also hit up consignment stores, and we have found some very cute things there for very little money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I don't have a girl, but my boys have found a ton of great stuff at Plato's Closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Molly is 15 and shops mainly at American Eagle, Eddie Bauer, Old Navy, and sale racks at J. Crew and Hollister. If we're in Kohl's shell look around in the misses department because she cannot stand Jrs department there. astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicteacher Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Brooks Brothers has a wonderful line of classic, modest clothing. Although they are slightly more expensive than Kohls, the quality of the pieces reduces the replacements needed. After shopping for a few basic pieces, we are done. They also have a Black Fleece line which is cheaper. Watch their sales as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Nordstrom's is a great place to buy clothes, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We usually stay out of the junior's department and shop in the women's department, which tends to be more conservative. My oldest dd has worn adult sizes for a long time. She buys most of her clothes at Kohl's or Old Navy. Old Navy clothing is cheaply made, but I find things like sweatshirts, basic tops, etc. there, both for myself and my teen dd. Old Navy is affordable so if the clothing is not the most well-made, I don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowTail Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Boden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) ...... Edited November 5, 2012 by ksva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Not going to be cheap, but I'd suggest J. Crew. Gap would also have some good choices. Hanna Andersson and other stores that have been suggested are far too babyish for a teenager, IMO. While Land's End might be great for me (a 30 something mom!) I don't think it's exactly young/youthful enough to be considered even remotely stylish for a girl of her age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) I buy all of my clothes from American Eagle Outfitters. Yeah, I still dress like a teenager :lol: ETA I buy TONS of tank tops. I wear a tank under every single shirt I own Edited November 2, 2012 by 425lisamarie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plateau Mama Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I buy dd camis, tanks, and thin layering shirts to wear underneath a lot of tops that would be revealing otherwise. This is what we did for DD this year. Our new favorite store is Aropostale. Tanks are $5 dollars. Hit them on a sale and you can get a whole wardrobe for cheap. We got her colored jeans, sweaters, tanks, hoodies etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 We quickly moved from juniors to women's and looked for youthful styles. Our shopping is limited so we scoured the racks at TJs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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