Fashion trends change every season, but there are certain basic items of girls clothes that everyone wants in their wardrobe. Key pieces can be combined to create many different styles. While denim jeans are a staple in most wardrobes, the style of jeans changes regularly. 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. Every teenager is different and although they may not care about current trends, that’s what will be in all the boutique’s and stores. Keep up to date with the latest trends through magazines or a quick surf online.
Because of the flexibility of jeans they are a must have basic item. 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. The styles and colors of these items will also change from season to season. Don’t worry about skirt lengths as short or long tend to stay in fashion at all times.
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. That being said, you should always check labels for washing guides. 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. You can find jeans in a multitude of colours. Some have decorative rivets, while others display fancy embroidered designs. Even the way the pockets are arranged can be a decorative element.
A t-shirt can be a plain solid color with a round neck or a v-neck. 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.
But the biggest part of the teen apparel experiment comes through accessories. You will find them in department stores and speciality stores as well as clothing outlets. The fit and comfort may be of secondary consideration to the style when selecting shoes. 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.
Shoes can be made of leather, imitation leather, cloth and other materials. 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. Get a giant bag or a mini-backpack for everyday wear so you can carry all of your stuff. 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. And when you’re ready to get fancy, remember that you can add jewelry, gloves, hats, scarves and more to personalize your look completely.
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