The Most Popular Tween, Teen Clothing Stores
Retail is changing at a faster pace than ever before. With so many options and stores coming and going, it’s hard to know who has what or where to shop. So what are the popular tween to teen clothing stores –right now?
If you’ve ever been a tween or teen girl, you remember how important clothes were–especially for back to school! I remember that excited feeling I used to get a week before school started as I stared at all my new outfits in the closet. I couldn’t wait to take the tags off and wear everything. I’d style pieces together and get outfits ready to go. Not too much has changed for me since then, but how we shop certainly has.
Fashion is (almost) everything when you’re a teenager. Luckily, there are a lot more fashionable options for teens today. Many popular stores and brands cater specifically to the teen demographic, or have departments specifically designed for teens, making it easy to find clothes to fit any style or budget. Many of the stores listed are ones we are very familiar with, however, I have listed some here that may be new to you!
Popular Stores for Tweens and Teens
Some of the stores listed below are timeless for tweens and teens, while some do have an expiration date for girls and tweens. For teens, there is a huge variety offering her favorite fashions that are casual, trendy and fun. Prices scale to fit teen and families on a budget and the clothing is both super trendy or classic.
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Alternative Apparel
Since American Apparel’s fallout, a new brand has made its mark on the scene for casual basics. Enter Alternative Apparel. AA is best known for its selection of soft basics and on-trend pieces in a wide range of colors and prints. Their leggings and hoodies are among the brands’ most popular items. Their clothes are typically in juniors to women sizes from XS-2XL. For tween girls, this isn’t much of an option, but for the 11-13 age range, you are certain to find some tees, leggings, and hoodies she can wear. Prices for most items range from $5 for last chance sale items to $160 for dresses and jeans.
TJMaxx
TJMaxx, Marshall’s and Ross are among the fastest growing stores for juniors in the world. Crazy how an off-price retailer is winning the hearts of everyone everywhere! With its ever-changing assortment, you just never know what you’ll find. And the sales racks are so amazing I have found Free People dresses at almost thrift store prices.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch was established over 100 years ago and it still reigns as a top contender in juniors apparel. Although it did hit a slump a few years ago, the retailer has made big strides in adding more styles and brands to its lineup and lowering its prices to meet the demand for budget fashion. Throughout the years, Abercrombie & Fitch has been the place to go for casual, preppy styles. The iconic A&F jeans are a favorite among its young customers. Their collections also offer everything from sweatshirts, activewear, sweatpants, t-shirts to blouses, dresses, and swimwear. Sizes run in standard junior sizes and prices range from $24-$120.
Plato’s Closet
Plato’s Closet buys and sells gently used clothing for teen and twenty-something guys and girls. Their used clothing stores offer a huge selection of on-trend and brand names at thrift store prices! It’s a great way to give your wardrobe a refresh on a tight budget. Sell your clothes for cash or trade-in. At Plato’s Closet® you’ll find a huge selection of trendy, designer styles as well as those every day basics you can’t live without—all at up to 70% off mall retail prices! Most of the stores buy and sell girls sizes 0 to 30 and guys sizes 28 to 40 waist, and typically buy current styles that are still in the mall. Check with your local store for additional details.
ThredUp
For moms looking for clothing bargains for their growing tweens, look no further than Thred Up for new with tags and gently worn clothes for tweens. ThredUp is “the largest kids consignment shop online” and great for families on a budget who prefer to recycle clothes rather than buy new. It’s a one-stop shop for moms, tweens, and teens! ThredUp offers tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, accessories and designer brands. They also offer a nice selection of clearance and “Rejects” on their website where you can search by brand or price. You’ll find everything from sweaters to maxi dresses to designer jeans for as much as 85% off the regular retail prices!
Hollister
Hollister, like Abercrombie, has become an iconic brand for teens. Many Tweens also love HCO for their casual basics and flirty dresses and rompers. Hollister offers So-Cal-casual clothing that is perfect for school. Prices are more affordable than it’s sister store, Abercrombie & Fitch, Check out their Hollister Club Cali to earn points to spend at Hollister stores and online! 🙂
Lululemon and Ivivva
Tweens who love Lululemon are flocking to Ivivva, the little sister brand of Lululemon. Each style in the collection is active, dance, yoga-inspired and designed with bright colors, muted tones, and bold patterns. The collection includes such items as leggings, hoodies, sports tops, shorts, and accessories such as socks, scrunchies, and headbands. Prices start at under $10, while tops, jackets, coats, and pants sell for up to $148. Certainly not a brand for moms on a tight budget, but you might get lucky with a sale!
Matilda Jane
Matilda Jane Clothing was founded in 2005 as an “unpredictable clothing company,” creating whimsical products that give girls and women the freedom to be themselves. Most recently, Matilda Jane teamed up with Joanna Gaines for a collab. The result was nothing short of a little fashion miracle.
Macy’s
Macy’s carries designer lines that are popular with teens like Maddie Ziegler, Material Girl, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Free People, Alice + Olivia and more. The price range is broader than most department stores, with some items starting under $100.
Mango is still one of my favorite stores for girls clothing. Everything here is super cute, sophisticated with that European flair and mid-range affordable. Although the pricing isn’t that of Forever21, the styles are definitely unique.
Guess?
Guess? has definitely made a comeback as a popular brand for tweens and teens. Guess retro collections are loved by teens and adults and the Guess Girls line is loved by moms. The styles change rapidly and sell out fast. Keep an eye on their Instagram account for sneak peeks and new styles! Tween sizes range from 7-16.
Kohl’s
Kohl’s offers an array of trendy looks in tops, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, sweaters, intimates, swimwear, accessories and more. They offer clothing for the entire family but have a nice selection for girls, tweens, teens and even plus sizes for girls.
Five Below
For a fun tee, pajamas or accessories for tweens, look no further than your neighborhood FiveBelow! Everything is $5 or less and each store is chock full of fun!
Old Navy
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Apparently, the Old Navy logo sweatshirts are a “thing”. Old Navy offers a casual, sporty vibe for teens (and the whole family!) at reasonable prices. Old Navy has clothing in both standard and plus sizes and they are known for their seasonal sales to celebrate most holidays, from Christmas sweaters to 4th Fourth of July tees to St. Patrick’s Day silly socks.
PacSun
PacSun is the place to shop for laid-back California fashions. They carry surfer-chic labels like Kendall & Kylie and brands like Volcom, which is known for their cool street style. Clothes are available in sizes XS-XL and prices range from roughly $20-$200. The overall look is California bohemian. Each season, PacSun puts out an online Look Book that offers ideas for creating a complete look.
The Best Trendy Stores for Tweens and Teens
If she’s a tween who loves everything trendy, these are the stores she’ll want to shop at most!
Brandy Melville
Teens with a flair for European fashion and who have a thin body frame love retailer Brandy Melville. The store operates only online in the U.S. and carries simple, form-fitting comfortable styles the likes of Italian Vogue. Individual tops, bottoms, intimates and outerwear pieces range in price from just under $10 up to about $50. This retailer only offers one size for all clothing items, size small.
Free People
A gypsy soul is still at the heart of Free People. Loved by festival goers and teens alike, the boho vibe is still strong with this brand and with teens. From easy off the should sweatshirts to flowing axi dresses and lace details, Free People is synonymous for So-Cal feminine vibes.
Primark
Primark, the Irish-based retailer has recently expanded to the USA in very select (cities) is all the rage for it’s trendy, fun styles and super affordable pricing! I am personally a BIG FAN.
New Look began in 1969 as a single fashion store in the UK. From there, they’ve grown to become a leading fast-fashion brand, with 593 in the UK and 302 across Europe, China, and Asia. New Look offers a large range of styles from women’s, men’s, kids, teens; tall, petite or maternity. The ranges offer a broad width of appeal so that everyone can buy into the latest trends in a way that suits them.
ASOS
ASOS.com is a British online fashion and beauty retailer. Primarily aimed at young adults, ASOS sells over 850 brands as well as its own range of clothing and accessories.
Hot Topic
Hot Topic is pop cultuire and music-inspired clothing and accessories. The store has been around since 1988 and features jeans, dresses, tops and licensed clothing from such brands as Marvel, Disney, Pusheen (to name and few) as well as graphic gamer tees and band T-shirts like Nirvana, The Doors, Willie Nelson and Depeche Mode. The also sell plus sizes. Prices range between $15-$60 and sizes start at XS-3X.
Supreme
Supreme is an American skateboarding shop and clothing brand established in New York City in April 1994. The brand caters to the skateboarding, hip-hop, and rock cultures, as well as to the youth culture in general. Cheap it is NOT, with most items selling for at least $300 for tees and Northface x Supreme jackets, which sell for $1,600 (used) and over $3000 new. (Yikes!)
Topshop
British retailer Topshop sells everything from vintage chic to street-style clothing and party dresses. They make a wide range of reasonably priced pieces to suit every taste. In addition to their line, they collaborate with fashion icons like Ivy Park, Kate Moss and Adidas. (P.S. Students get 10% off!)
Urban Outfitters
Every teen loves Urban Outfitters for its retro styles and fresh off the runway report trends. Chances are if it’s trending, Urban Outfitters has it in stock.
Zara
Zara is a popular Spanish chain store that sells on-trend, high-quality clothing without the designer price tag. Known for their stylish, European sophistication, Zara is for teens going after a more serious, fashion-forward look. Prices are generally $50-$200, and only standard sizes are available. Zara is what I like to call more of a “Euro-inspired” look. And while it’s pieces are more classic, sophisticated and designer-inspired, their kids’ apparel line will have stylish moms swooning.
Budget-Friendly Stores for Tweens
With these stores, teens don’t have to sacrifice style to stay within their budgets. Each offers staples like jeans and t-shirts as well as choices for the more fashion-conscious. Best of all, prices are generally well under $100.
Uniqlo
Uniqlo is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer. As a triple threat, the company has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. which gives it the ability to act fast on trends, get styles to stores quickly and sell at prices the whole family with love and afford. The company operates in Japan and several other countries with retail stores throughout the USA.
Aeropostale
Aeropostale is popular with teens because of the inexpensive casual collection of dresses, tees and jeans. The store often features sales that allow customers to save as much as 50% or more and get even more bang for the buck. Most prices range between $5-$30. The store also offers trendy uniform pieces for those who have to wear a uniform to school.
American Eagle
American Eagle is a #1 go-to store for tweens and teens with a casual, easy style. With their new line, Don’t Ask Why, they are giving Brandy Melville fans another option. AE a great place to find affordable, quality blouses, sweater and even basics like leggings, jeans and tees. You can also find a great selection of rompers and dresses that can easily be dressed up or down. Sizes range from XXS-XXL and most prices are between $20-$40.
Forever 21
Forever 21 is a go-to for young fashionistas on a budget. The store offers trendy clothes at affordable prices. They offer a range of styles from vintage-inspired to unique, to classic. In addition, they have a plus size collection. The average prices are between $9-$60. One of the reasons teens love Forever 21 is because of the huge range of clothing styles, quick to market trends and the affordability. You’ll find everything from cute crop tops, rompers and maxi dresses.
H&M
Swedish chain store, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) is a multi-national clothing-retail company known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers and children. H&M offers something for everyone in a range of prices and styles to include plus sizes, up to a size 24, in addition to standard sizes. Prices are between $15-$50 with a few higher-priced pieces, such as leather biker jackets. (P.S. H&M offers a 15% student discount!)
rue21
Rue21 is known for the huge range of styles, trendy fashion on a budget, and fun sales and promotions (earn Rue Bucks!) Prices range from $5 to $35, so teens on a budget can fill their closets without breaking the bank!
What stores are your favorites?