ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Oldest DD is finally beginning to show some interest in dressing herself. She's not comfortable with me picking her clothes anymore, but she doesn't really know where to start herself. She's also in women's sizes now (juniors tend to be cut too slim for both of our tastes, and she's officially well out of kids' sizes). She's slim but not skinny, and she likes some of the juniors styles, but not the cuts. She'd fit better in women's petites (she's 5' 3"), but the styles aren't quite hip enough for her, and I really don't feel comfortable making her my little clone :lol: So where do your teens/tweens shop for stylish but comfortable clothes? We do the usual Target/Gap/Old Navy, but I think she's looking for something more outside the box. She caught me watching The Kids Are All Right the other night, and she commented on the t-shirts the younger mom character was wearing. I did a quick search for one we both liked and found it: Free City for $158 :svengo: There has to be a middle ground between that and Target! Also, are there fashion magazines you're comfortable letting your DDs read? I don't want to resort to Seventeen or Teen Vogue, but I know she would love to learn a bit more about what's stylish now. Are there decent alternative fashion magazines out there? Thanks for the help. It's been a long time since I've had to deal with teen girl shopping! ETA: Oh! Anthropologie!!! I just did a Google search for something else and that came up. That's definitely a style she and I can both agree on. I haven't shopped there since I *ahem* outgrew them, but I love their stuff, and there's one nearby. Are there more stores like that out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 We like Aeropostale and Forever 21 here. Old Navy is nice for the basics, but those are our go-to stores right now when we're looking for something new for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 We spent a lot of time going through the racks at TJ Max when dd was that age. She also needed youthful, stylin, clothing in misses sizes. I find that fashion magazines teach a lot more than fashion so you might want to read through them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My daughter loves Anthropologie. She also shops at Johnnie B and ModCloth (both online stores). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Aeropostle, Hot Topic, occasionally Rue 21, Ross. Most of their clothes now come from Ross and Hot topic. Occasionally we will find something at Penney's or Kohls, but not as much as we used to. Jeans we buy at Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My daughter likes Aeropostale, Old Navy, TJ Maxx. Sometimes she'll find things she likes at JC Penney or Macy's. We don't have a lot of choices here. She looks for outfit ideas on Pinterest. She's 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Justine magazine, though I had a big falling out with them the last time we renewed--the sub-contractor who handled subscriptions was ridiculous, and I could not get through to anyone at the actual magazine until I posted a complaint on their Facebook page. Nevertheless, the magazine itself is wholesome and good. As for where to shop for clothes, I asked this question a year or so ago and have persuaded my now-16 year old to step it up a bit in the fashion department. She and my 14 year old shop a lot now at Lizard Thicket. It is a small chain but growing, so if you have one nearby, please pack yourselves up and plan to stay a while. The clothes are reasonably priced, not slutty, and both girls get tons and tons of compliments on their outfits from there. Online, she has things from ModCloth, Downeast Basics, Charlotte Russe (CR is really hit or miss on sizes, but my daughter is an athlete and more difficult to fit than your average bear) and Garnet Hill ($$$), but Lizard Thicket is our very favorite brick and mortar store. Also, we have a Francesca's Collection that can be great but is also very hit or miss. It is awesome for accessories, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 When my dd was that age it was Aeropostale, Hollister, American Eagle, Forever 21, H&M, Anthropologie, and a bunch of others I can't remember. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 On a related note, does anyone know of a fashion blog for teens/tweens? Kindof like the one someone linked here once where this cute girl posted her outfits everyday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Target, Kohl's, consignment shop, TJ Maxx (I think we'd go here more often if it was closer to our house) dd has gone to the mall with friends. She thinks most of the stores in the mall are a waste of money. I don't know how I got a teen girl who thinks like this, but I feel lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 On a related note, does anyone know of a fashion blog for teens/tweens? Kindof like the one someone linked here once where this cute girl posted her outfits everyday? I heard a story on NPR of all places that suggested searching for "#otd" on Twitter. "Outfit of the Day." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 My Dd is difficult to fit due to her broad swimmers shoulders so most junior stuff does not work for her. We have had success finding trendy clothes at Jc Penny online. They have a juniors plus section so the clothes have a more generous cut. She also occasionally finds something cute at sears. We also do old Navy for basics. I don't shop at forever 21 because the last time I was there the return policy was store credit only. I like the right to change my mind and get my money back. She is a geeky tee person and she loves tshirts from www.freshbrewedtee.com and www.teefury.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Listening in for my dd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Are you people saying that *I* can't buy stuff from Anthropolgie anymore? Every teen girl I know loves Aeropostale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroe1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I feel so lucky having a Tomboy dancer. All she wears is sports clothing from Sports Authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Love Altar'd State! You can shop online or in store if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 We like thrift stores and consignment stores, Cato, and Target, but her favorite for new is Hot Topic (fan tshirts and accessories for her favorite shows and characters--Doctor Who, Deadpool, Supernatural, Black Butler, etc). When my daughter was a tween and interested in fashion, we subscribed to Kiki magazine. Now, she occasionally gets StyleWatch. I'll have to ask her about Justine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 DD15 is tall and thin. She had learned some hard lessons on quality vs cheap (but cute) clothing from stores like Rue21 etc. She tends to shop at Hollister-expensive regular prices but everything goes on sale quickly. Current high school style clothes. The quality is wash/dry and items last about a year or so before showing too much pilling/wearing out. Ambercrombie- very similar styles to Hollister but a bit better qualtiy. More geared toward college age kids than high school. Expensive for what they clothes are but wash/dry and last more than a year. Rue21/Charlotte Russe/Forever 21/Papaya Cheap clothes and cheap quality. Predominately...Hand wash/lay flat items. My daughter will only buy 1 or 2 items a year from stores like these, and only something she loves because of the extra handling the clothes require. Express/New York and Co. DD can find somethings in these stores and since they are marketed for more 'young professionals' the qualtiy is there and the items are typically wash/dry. Items last more than a year. Pac Sun/Tillys/Vans/Zummies Skater style clothing. Not cheap but reasonable quality. Casual styles with cute detailing. Some brands are heavily Logo'd like Diamond...others like Roxy are not necessarily logo'd. It Takes some time to dig through racks to find the cute stuff, but it is there if you like the casual style. Pink/Victorias Secret has some cute items in the cozy-by-the-fire or yoga-pant-hoodie-style. Not cheap but honestly not bad quality for how thin some of the fabrics are. Wash/dry quality and stay in good shape. Pink is very Popular in our area and doesn't carry the underwear store stigma that some think of from Victorias Secret. Yes, they sell bras and undies but so do most other teen stores. American Eagle/Aeropostale. Wash/dry quality and last about a year. DD doesn't shop at Aero due to heavy logo use. AE is a bit better but she only buys an item or two a year from there. Macys/Khols. She doesn't usually find much there aside from an occasional basic. Wash/dry quality but she has had shrinkage issues in the Juniors sections that make the clothes not fit right once they are washed a few times. Some brands are better than others, but she doesn't really find much there that she likes, so we just skip them usually. For jeans...dd loves Miss Me. They are the ones with the bling all over the pocket. They are in the womens department in most stores but are very common in the teen group. They run about $100 per pair so avoid this trend if you aren't willing to start a new budget just for jeans. LOL They are in many stores like Macys, but also in stores that cater to the Rodeo group (farm/ranch type stores). Buckle has cute, but bling heavy clothes and they are a bit expensive. Decent quality but prepare to leave a chunk of change behind if you fall in love with $150+ pairs of jeans. Magazines.....if you haven't checked out Teen Vogue, you might be surprised. Dd got a free subscription that just started showing up one day and I was prepared to toss it. She says that the articles are actually pretty good and uplifting/positive. I haven't read it myself but you may want to check it out. Like regular Vogue it is an Ad based magazine so the primary focus is on looking at the Ads, the content is there as a filler. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadah Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I also found that Teen Vogue is much less vile than I expected. It's mostly about fashion, really not much to object to. My daughter enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Justice has sizes 16, 18, and I believe 20 in girls. My 7th grader wears a woman's size 5/6 but can fit in the bigger sizes there. ( I find them at the local goodwill. Shhhh , don't tell anyone ;p ) super cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Personal vendetta thread hijack. Stop buying geeky tees from hot topic. They have a reputation for stealing tshirt art. Buy your geeky tees from sites such as freshbrewedtee.com and teefury.com and thinkgeek.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Are you people saying that *I* can't buy stuff from Anthropolgie anymore? No, I meant I outgrew them physically *sigh* It's one of my weight loss goals, to be able to walk back into Anthropologie and buy clothing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 No, I meant I outgrew them physically *sigh* It's one of my weight loss goals, to be able to walk back into Anthropologie and buy clothing there. Join us on the exercise thread. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Join us on the exercise thread. :) I keep meaning to. Maybe after we get back from our trip in a week or so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 My girls like to shop at Boden, Anthropologie, ModCloth, Uniqlo, Brass Plum (Nordstroms), and Madewell. We work the sales and balance it with a little Target, thrift stores, garage sales, and hand-me-downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 My daughters mix Land's End kids, Gap, Old Navt, Athleta, and miscellaneous T-shirt sources. We heavily shop the sales and are able to get multiple years out of their clothes. We tend to sew our own dress clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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