Fashion trends change every season, but there are certain basic items of teenage girls clothes that everyone wants in their wardrobe. Key pieces can be combined to create many different styles. While denim jeans are the norm in most wardrobes, the style of jeans changes frequently. While low rise jeans with straight legs may have been popular in 2005, within a year or so a high waisted jean with wide legs may be the fashion. While each teen may choose her own style and not care about what is popular, the current trendy styles are what will be found in the stores. Keep up to date with the latest trends through magazines or a quick surf online.
Jeans are a great basic because they can be worn so many ways. For casual wear, add a t-shirt, sweater or plain shirt with sneakers or flat shoes. The same jeans can also be dressed up nicely with a fancy blouse or a camisole with a jacket and heels.
Other key wardrobe pieces are tank tops, turtlenecks, khakis, shorts, slacks, skirts, sundresses and blazers. As the seasons change so will the colors of the items. Skirt lengths go up and down, with both a short skirt and a longer style usually in fashion at the same time.
Because styles change so quickly, the quality of girls clothes is not as important. Pick clothes you can afford and not for durability as girls quickly tire of their outfits. Even so, check the label for laundry instructions. It’s a lot easier and cheaper to have washable clothes than those that can only be dry cleaned.
Choose your own personal style through trial and error, don’t be afraid to experiment
One of the nicest things about teen apparel (and of being a teenager in general) is the freedom to experiment. What you wear can be an expression of your personality. Jeans now come in an array of colors. Fancy embroidered designs are displayed on Some while others have decorative rivets. The way you arrange the pockets can be a decorative statement.
Round neck or v-neck it doesn’t matter, your T Shirt can be solid plain color. It can be striped or patterned. It can display a message, either for or against a cause, showing off its manufacturer or just saying something amusing. Thus the t-shirt can be a fashion statement, a personal statement or a political statement - you choose.
The largest part of teens experiments in fashion is with accessories. You will find them in department stores and speciality stores as well as clothing outlets. When selecting shoes, fit and comfort may be sacrificed to style. This may not be a good tradeoff depending on what activities you plan to pursue while wearing them. Be sure to try on both shoes as most people have one foot that is slightly larger than the other.
Shoe material can be cloth, plastic, imitation leather or the real thing. Leather shoes are usually the most expensive, but they last the longest. Before making a big investment in shoes, think about how long you believe they will suit your taste, style and wardrobe and how long you might want to keep wearing them.
The handbag or purse is an important accessory. Modern style gurus no longer require matching your purse to your shoes, so go wild. A backpack or large shoulder bag are ideal for carrying all your gear. Pick a tiny, shiny bag for that night on the town. As long as it’s big enough for your keys, lipstick, money and cellphone, it will work. If you plan an active day, forget the bag and go for a belt pouch. No longer just for athletes, these come in an array of styles and colors like other purses. When the time comes accessorise, spice up your look with jewellery, hats, gloves, belts etc…
