Fashion for teens is typically a guessing game. It's the period when young people are experimenting and discovering their own personal style as their bodies change. Opt for bright colors, denim, and casual wear that highlights your personality while you uncover your own sense of style. Remember to think outside the box and wear what appeals to you. After all, you don’t want to show up at the school dance wearing the same thing everyone else is, plucked off a mannequin at the Gap.
**Related Searches: Denim**
Denim is a staple in the teen fashion wardrobe. Look for different denim washes to refresh your look. Dark-rinsed denim is the most versatile for both guys and girls, as it can be worn during the day for school and on weekends for bowling with friends. Denim skirts are popular among girls, but keep the hemline just above the knees and no shorter, so the skirt is appropriate for many occasions. Every type of denim silhouette is fashionable, so choose what works best for your body type. Tall, lanky bodies look great in skinny and straight-leg jeans, while rounder shapes look good in bootcut and wide-leg denim.
**Color**
Bright color is excellent for teens because it allows you to instantly change your look with minimal effort. Color isn't exclusively for girls; guys can also incorporate it into their casual and evening looks. Bright T-shirts, blouses, oxford shirts, and V-neck sweaters add a fun splash to basic denim and other staples in your wardrobe. Colors don’t have to match perfectly, but they should make sense. Try to pair cool colors with similar shades and warm hues with like shades to keep things coordinated.
**School**
For school, keep things simple. Your wardrobe should include tops you love, well-fitting denim, and comfortable shoes that make it easy to move around the hallways. If you aren’t into wearing jeans every single day, enhance your school clothing with a few slightly dressier pieces. These items will work for school assemblies, extracurricular events, and dinners with your family. Girls can fill out their wardrobes with sheath dresses, a simple pencil or pleated skirt, bright tights, and printed blouses. Guys can try twill pants, khakis, and polo shirts.
**Weekends**
Your weekends are a time to wear things you might not usually wear to school. Explore local vintage stores and thrift shops for unique finds that fit your budget. Remember, the goal isn’t to look like you were taken straight from the ’60s. You want to take one vintage piece and wear it in a modern way by pairing it with current pieces in your wardrobe. For example, a sorbet-colored chiffon blouse from the ’60s can be worn with dark rinse skinny jeans and metallic flats for an interesting modern twist on a vintage piece.
**Trends**
Trends are fun to incorporate here and there, but don’t fall victim to them and feel the need to rush out and try or buy everything you see your favorite music artist wearing. Take inspiration from celebrities you admire, but don’t imitate them. It’s best to wear one or two trends at a time along with classic staples. For example, a bold maxi print dress pairs well with gladiator sandals, but if you also try to cinch the dress with a wide belt and wear a messenger bag, it will be obvious that you're just piling on trends. Try a trend, and if it doesn’t work, move on. After all, they’re only clothes, and you can always change your mind.