#so i guess keep shopping at shein ....

[wewontbesleeping]

people are sooo weird about thrifting and resellers. do you know how much clothing ends up in landfills? everyone who is working to keep clothing out of the landfills is fucking awesome in my book. there is NO SHORTAGE of used clothing. not even CLOSE.

[atelierpapirouge]

Hey papirouge how are you? I was wondering if youd like ideas for a potential next line?? I think once you made a poll or questionaire about it, but lately ive been trying to find clothes and struggle to find what i want (unless is in shein; they have so much clothes and so much variety but i dont want to support slave labor).

hiiii

I'm doing great!! My new job has been very demanding (I'm learning so many new things!!) so I already miss how easily I could keep up with my business schedule when I was unemployed and didn't have much else to do xD I've been slacking biiiig time lately (I have yet to download the shooting pictures the cameraman sent me 🥴)

I don't already have another line planned. papi rouge is a slow fashion brand and I'm not going to release new collections that often. The collection that's going to be released is very spring/summer oriented and I'll pull out new items only for winter season (for warmer outfits).

Yeah I did a questionnaire a few months ago as a market study about what people thought of modest clothing and "Christian fashion". In one of the questions, I asked people why they were struggling to find clothes they were comfortable with, and the replies were very insightful.

SHEIN is often pointed for having "slave labor" but this criticism is extremely hypocrite because guess what? ALL fast fashion brand use slave labor. The single fact you can have tees for 20$ instead of 100$ (which would be their price in a Western country with fair wage and proper worker protection).

Also what people don't seem to understand is that factories work for different clients. That's why factories with slave labor might make clothes for SHEIN....but also Zara, Gap, Hollister, etc. That's why it's ridiculous to call out 1 brand, when many other ones work with the same factory and workers...🥴 Sometimes even high-end/luxury brands use shady Asian factories. I remember a documentary featuring an ox fur factory that was using the same fur for both fast fashion AND a luxury brand (I think it was Max Mara?) - the only difference is that they used the "best parts" of the fur for the high-end brand, and the less good for fast fashion. So this whole "more expensive item" = "better manufacturing condition" narrative is a myth.

But I have some recommendations for fashion brands that I really like :

& Other Stories (my favorite fashion brand🧡 )

COS

Uniqlo (not very fashionable but they have great staple item/basics, knitwear, and the quality-price ratio is great)

EATME (Japanese brand that you can wear only by proxy shop so if you're interested tell me and I'll show you marketplace to buy from them. I LOVE how this brand can pull out LONG DRESSES/WINTER DRESS so well. Truly one of my biggest inspiration)

Tara Jarmon

Sezane

[euphoricmood]

I buy my clothes almost only exclusively at second hand shops (except if I see something elsewhere that I really want) AND THERE'S SO MUCH SHEIN and other fast fashion that ends up there. so in the end I do wear low quality at low prices except there's no shipping to wait for I guess? what I ultimately wanted to say is don't come at people for wearing h&m or something because literally what other options are there?

our clothes will degrade faster earlier and we'll keep buying cheap at this point 🔄

[spurgie-cousin]

Fat girl here.

I wanted to weigh in on fast fashion.

Where, as a very plus sized person, does one get affordable bras and clothes that also aren't a product of child labour, from a company that is climate responsible?

Not usually your typical retailers. I can't even walk into a torrid without A- feeling mocked and judged and B- having a stroke over t he prices.

Is fast fashion good? No. It's not. But it's no better or worse to order from SHEIN than it is to order from day Nike or H&M or GAP, Walmart (I could go on), or to eat nestle products.

Does fast fashion provide a way for fat girls like me to buy inexpensive clothing that also fits and often lasts multiple years? Yes. Thrifting often isn't an option, because clothes from non fast fashion companies are extremely difficult to thrift. Plus sized clothes aren't really on the second hand market.

I know they use child labour. So do MANY clothing brands that have the audacity to charge 95$ for a dress or pair of jeans. These brands still pay their child labour the least possible amount, same as SHEIN and romwe and whatever.

You can't demonize fast fashion without also bringing up non fast fashion industry abuse. You can't demonize fast fashion without talking about how plus size folk are still not welcome in many non fast fashion spaces. You can't talk about the use of child labour in fast fashion and then ignore the fact that non fast fashion places are doing the same thing and charging way more.

Sorry about the rant, I saw one brief mention of the fast fashion via the Bates (who are slender and are welcome into typical fashion spaces, and can also afford to shop wherever they like) not sure where I'm going with any of it

So this is my least favorite part of trying to have nuanced discussions on tumblr and I guess online in general. I've already gone into all of this before, multiple times, about how inaccessible the 'sustainable' fashion industry can be for many (maybe most?) people and how it's often gate-kept by rich, thin people. I'm not criticizing you for not knowing that or anything because how could you without scrolling through every single post? It just gets tiring saying the same thing a lot and it's no one's fault it just is what it is.

I agree with your argument completely but I don't get how you got that I was demonizing fast fashion for anyone by saying that sample-sized women with a lot of disposable income should be more conscious of their choices. Unless you thought I should go over every nuance of the fast vs sustainable fashion industry every time I mention it? And while that would be great that again it is just too exhausting to do.

I often buy it and I know it’s the most accessible option for a lot of people. But influencers who only choose it so they can keep up with weekly changing trends and buy 20 outfits for $15 to haul on their ig stories are absolutely a problem and I definitely put the Bates in that camp.

I know tumblr's search feature is garbage but you could probably find at least one of the posts about I've made about it by searching key terms on my blog if you are interested in more thots.

[nickgerlich]

In The Fast Lane

I suppose it is only fitting to follow up yesterday’s blog about trendy spendy outdoor clothier Patagonia and its beneficent founder, with a look at the absolute opposite end of the spectrum. For the price of one nice garment from Patagonia, you could easily scoop ten items from Shein, the insanely popular Chinese online retailer.

Zàijiàn (goodbye), well-made timeless fashions from a company with a conscience, and hello fast fashion. Who cares if you wear it once—maybe twice—before it falls apart? It’s all about having the right look at the right time.

And now Shein—it really is pronounced with two syllables, and does not sound like “shine”)—is adding two more US distribution centers to its first one in Indiana, in an effort to cut down on the single biggest problem they have had all along: two-week delivery times from China.

The new DCs will be in California in 2023, and somewhere in the Northeast at an unannounced date.

Shein is now the top shopping app in the US, beating out even Amazon. Interestingly, its products are also available at their own “store” on Amazon. They have opened short-term pop-up shops in major US cities, teasing shoppers that they may be considering a BAM presence.



But the most critical element of fast fashion comes before solving the shipping problem, and that is truly putting the “fast” into fast fashion. It’s not just delivery; it is creating and manufacturing the garments in the first place. They source garments from hundreds of Chinese manufacturers, which, in my mind, conjures visions of sweatshops working 24/7. Shein relies on computer algorithms to monitor worldwide trends, and then pounce on them. It adds thousands of new items to its website each week, sometimes as many as 2000 in one day.

I doubt that Patagonia has had that many products in the last 10 years.

While Shein is known far and wide as a women’s clothing seller, it does sell menswear. It’s just that it’s rather understated. But then again, most retailers I know who sell both usually wind up putting the guys’ stuff off in corner somewhere, whether in a store or online. We just not as interested as the ladies, I guess.

It’s kind of like being trapped into going to Lush, the fragrance-forward retailer of bath and beauty products with your female S/O or daughters. They have a gratuitous little display of men’s shaving soaps and grooming items, but unless you knew those are there, you would miss them. Trust me, I know. And the whole place just makes my nostrils flare. I can’t wait to get out.

Shein has enjoyed meteoric popularity since its launch in 2016, with global sales approaching US$16 billion last year. But sales growth rates, just like fireworks ascending the night sky, have slowed. You can only grow at 250% per annum for so long, you know. The denominator will eventually catch up to you.

The popularity of cheap fast fashion has caused many sleepless nights for US clothiers selling higher-priced items. But Shein’s target market—both women and men—is not your typical middle-aged office worker who needs timeless garments that will last for years. No, its target is younger adults and teens more interested in looking on fleek.

Holy crap. I never thought I would use that phrase. Does it make me cool now?

When I was younger, looking stylish was far more important than it is now. But from my position now in middle-youth—I keep telling myself that—I’d rather just have clothes that will stand the test of time. Well, as long as my weight stays even. I’m happy paying more for things that will last, that won’t fall apart in the washer.

Of course, maybe it is also that once you start aging, no one expects much from you, and you are just passed off as old. It’s the subtle discrimination of low expectations. And maybe I am just taking advantage of that. It’s nice not having to be on the fashion treadmill, worrying about being September instead of June.

More power to Shein, though, because they have mastered their trade. IPO anyone? I don’t have to buy the stuff to have a piece of the action. Besides, I think I look pretty good in green.

Dr “Fashionably Unfashionable“ Gerlich

Audio Blog

[tanya-fox]

Lockdown Fatigue

While other countries are returning to normal and learning to Live with Covid, here in Australia we are going through another lengthy lock down and I have to say, I am tired of, lots of people are tired of it and if the Government doesn't change the way they handle this the shit is going to hit the big fan real quick.

Vaccination rates have been slow in Australia. While the current lockdown is speeding it up, people are waiting for Pfizer instead of getting AstraZenica. Reason? I believe the gap between the two doses. I got the AZ. I had a 13 week wait time between it. Now, I got vaxxed mainly because I want my freedoms back. I want to be able to do the things I used to enjoy again so it rips my heart apart when I see my favourite bands performing in front of large crowds again, yet here you can't even go to the damn movies! Victoria has been in a total lockdown period of over 200 days.

I am over it and my mental health is suffering along with thousands of others, especially younger people. This time last year I bought a lot of clothing, took lots of photos, learned guitar to keep myself amused. 12 months on, it feels like Groundhog Day, but this time I don't have the energy to dress up every few days, or even pick the guitar up! While I get to see Mum and dad every week (as mum still works one day a week and I have to look after dad who has dementia) I miss seeing my friends, hugging my friends, enjoying good times. And chatting to them on Zoom just doesn't cut it.

I have tried to do a couple of crazy things, managed to do 3 in one week. One Wednesday morning I tuned into the Twitch channel of Madeline Liljestam (Eleine lead singer), then that following weekend, got up at 2am for the Virtual Meet & Greet with metal band Eleine. Got to chat to them live around 2.40am before going to bed at 3.10am. The following morning I got up around 4am to do another Virtual M&G with Ad Infinitum singer Melissa Bonny. I follow these artists on Patreon. I also follow Moonspell, but a lot of their posts don't interest me but I love their music.

I have been pretty depressed over the weekend but am slowly starting to come out of it today. Spring starts on Wednesdayu and between Tuesday and Friday we are expecting temps betwen 20 - 26 Celcius. I plan to doing some outdoor cycling (there is a bike track behind my house). I have plans for a long ride on Thursday (they can shove their 5km travel limit, grrr). It is supposed to be 26 that day, may be a bit windy but I am going to do it. I think I will feel better for it.

Anyway, sorry for the long rant. Going to do more online shopping soon, have my eye on a few more latex garments including a catsuit and going to order 3 more dresses from The Fantasy Store (Birchplace, The Maid Store and whatever else name it comes under). I am still waiting on other stuff and have 2 orders from Shein en route. Something to look forward to I guess, then all I need is somewhere to wear them too apart from just around the house...

[water1wolf]

I'm coming at this from a neutral-opposing opinion, not trying to convince you of the opposite but sharing my understanding of the entire situation, which I really haven't decided which side I lie on yet

It's pretty dependant on the individual, if I'm honest. Frankly, the relative cost to someone on low income is far greater than the relative cost to the company - purely money wise, you're doing yourself more harm than you're doing them by picking a more expensive option. It also has costs in mental effort of keeping that list of 'bad' places, of diverting your choices.

Generally, the company won't know that you're not buying from them because of their practices unless you talk about it. Articles online are where I saw about chick-fil-a supporting anti-lgbt stuff, and are probably what they use to figure out why sales might be down - but the main reason *I* don't go there is because there literally just isn't one nearby. I probably wouldn't pick them if I saw them out, as the only piece of information I have is that they're anti-lgbt (which, ugh, also ties into how-do-i-know-I'm-not-propaganda'd, y'know? I'm pretty sure they're bad but I've seen people called anti-lgbt for supporting trans people (hilarious -.-) and I haven't done my detailed research on every company I have tagged as 'bad' in my head).

Personally, I'm just uncomfortable being in a situation with a company I know doesn't like me. I can't have Disney plus because it just feels icky when they're being so anti-queer, but I'm not writing articles, or making petitions. I'm not *doing anything* to let them know that maybe I *would* give them money, if only they weren't so agressively bad at this (and moreso, it's the lying, the underwhelming stream of "first gay characters"). So they have no way to put my not having a sub down to them being bad. They'll probably put it down to 'pirating exists' or 'just not interested', and though yeah if I get a survey on it I'll rant, I'm not actively doing anything about it. The reason I don't have Disney plus is that they're doing shittily for queer people; but it's important to look at my feelings and what I'm doing and realize I'm doing it so *I* feel more comfortable, not so things change. I'm not taking enough action for things to change.

So working on that philosophy, I can't begrudge others subscribing to them. If your cost-benefit lies in your favor, if that anti-stress comfort allows you to do productive things, or even just get by, that's worth it. I'd like it if people joined in targeted boycotts, petitions, articles. But if your only action is not being there, the chance of the company noticing is very, very slim.

Shein is definitely a symptom of the way we don't have consistent global worker rights (at least from the first few articles I found covering unchecked working conditions and stolen designs). A company which is opaquely about profit at any cost rather than trying to look/be a bit ethical. Again, I think I'd be too personally uncomfortable to shop there, but I'm not sure that *does* anything. I'm not sure if there is a path to progress other than 'global law', because even taking that one company likely just means people without any job, rather than a better one. If we could be certain that people in general were willing to pay a lot more for an ethical high ground, things might adapt (but generally, that tends to mean moving operations to a country with worker safety, rather than trying to upgrade a factory in a country without) - and the companies I've seen trying to offer that 'ethical' tag don't seem to be doing too great.

And there's the final point of it that I hadn't noticed, I guess. People will tell me to avoid shein, but not where I could get similar, twice-as-expensive-but-ethical things. If I'm just starving myself for the moral high ground, my morals will die. It needs to be matched with 'and here's some positive alternatives'

People don't like to argue or be uncomfortable. If your friends aren't the moral high ground sort, I'd suggest doing the research for them and finding comparable 'good' companies before these questions come up. Nobody likes to be told they're wrong, or bad, but diverting with 'chicken sounds good, could we go to [local place] instead?' is probably easier to work with.

Another thing! Activism is tiring! Being sad about 20 different things that you haven't looked into how to fix (yet) is tiring! Generally, we would probably be better off focusing actively on a few things and discarding the rest to be focused on by others, actively doing things is far better than worrying (caveat that you can do bad activism and *reading about your thing* is actively doing things).

This has been a lot of things that mostly surmounts to "if it's easy, avoid bad things, but otherwise use your energy on making the world a better place in whatever way you can best achieve that".

Alright I have a question for you all. I am someone who identifies as a leftist, and I'm pretty hard set about some of my behaviors as a left wing person. It's some of the more commonly debated stuff, like I don't eat at chick-fil-a, I don't buy from Shein, I won't buy from places when they support homophobic legislators etc. Obviously this gets difficult because most corporations are doing unethical stuff but I try to avoid it when I can.

I had a conversation recently with a friend about this, specifically chick-fil-a, and they said that it shouldn't be on the consumer to take responsibility for the company and that as low income people we should be able to eat wherever without that guilt. This conversation started because they asked if we would want to get chick-fil-a and I just said I don't eat there because I don't support their funding of anti-lgbt groups. (Yes, they did technically stop their financial support but they started supporting them again once they got their PR time, so. Regardless I don't think I would eat there even if they did decide to stop funding it just because of the history they have, idk.)

So, on one hand I agree that ultimately it is the company's responsibility to not commit atrocious acts. I don't necessarily think that consumers buying or not buying something translates to support for a company. But my logic is that if I can avoid using sites or companies that are infamous for their mistreatment of marginalized people that I should at least try. With Shein and all, they said that low income people don't have a lot of access to fashion and it's the only cheap and easy way to participate in social trends and feel good about themselves. I mostly thrift so this has never been an issue for me, I can understand where this sentiment comes from though, especially for plus sized people who sometimes can't find nice clothes in their size at thrift stores or even stores in general for a reasonable price. I still don't like to think that people are being paid nothing though, but I also know that places like Walmart probably also have similar problems. I understand that sustainable fashion is easier for those who are more well off.

I wanted to know what everyone elses takes were here, because I do respect my friend and I see where a lot of their ideas here come from, but I personally wouldn't be comfortable supporting these companies regardless.

[sharethelove-ly]

Affordable and Enlightened Wedding Dress Shopping Options

Wedding dresses don’t need to cost thousands for you to be a beautiful bride. There are many unique options for sustainable and alternative preferences, and even designer gowns on a budget.

Gone are the days where brides only had a handful of options to look for when searching for their perfect wedding dress and planning their special day. In fact, many brides shop for their wedding using non-traditional methods. It has even become a trend for brides to transform any dress into their wedding dress. Being unique and true to your inner spirit starts with your wedding dress. We compiled a list of affordable and enlightened wedding dress options for the price conscious and mindful bride trying to stick to a budget.

    1.Lulus

Lulus is a perfect option for brides who are looking for an affordable, yet beautiful dress option. Bridal dresses at Lulus bridal, on average, range from $50 to $250. Many of our photographers over at our Wandering Weddings Photographer page also love lulus, since this was the brand mentioned the most when we asked which cheap wedding dresses they have featured.

“I love the Lulus brand because the dresses are light and easy to throw in a backpack for epic mountaintop elopements! We did a sweaty 2-hour hike to get to this spot, and the dress was wrinkle-free when we pulled it out of the bag!” [Bree, The Photographer]

  Photo by Lavel Marie Photography

2. Chic Boho

Chic Boho is a perfect option for brides who are trying to plan a bohemian wedding. Their dresses range from $20-$80, and they are lacey, flowy, and light.

“I love Chic Boho because they are very affordable for a bride on a budget that wants a stylish gown for her special day!” [Lavel]

Photo by K. E. Rogers Photography LLC

3. Amazon

Amazon is slowly taking over the world! You can find anything on their site, including wedding dresses! We were so surprised by the number of photographers who shared these gorgeous dresses with us. There are so many possibilities. With a little research and patience, you can find your perfect dress.

“I love this Chady J Issa dress from Amazon because it is affordable, yet elegant and beautiful! The high-slit style is not only flattering but also makes it ideal for adventure elopements on various terrains. The bride can move with ease and focus on the beauty of her surroundings!” [Katie]

Photo by M.N.Y Photography

Photo by Brianna Swan

Photo by Ashley Sewell

  4. Sustainable Stylists & Shoppers

  When you need help with your unique wedding needs enlisting a wedding stylist shopper can help you source products and services to fit your unique needs starting with curating wedding dresses until you find the perfect match to finding caterers that fit alternative menu options. We found Sustainable Brides based in Savannah with stylists along the east coast. Reimagining Wedding Shopping for a sustainable and affordable wedding no longer means lacking style and taste. For a concierge experience and the fairytale wedding of your dreams while making positive change, this is a great option. 

  5.Thrift Shop or Consignment

If you are looking for a designer, unique or vintage wedding dress, but you are trying to stay on a budget, then check out a thrift shop or consignment store. You can find a beautiful or vintage wedding dress if you know where to look. In Atlanta, we love The Sentimentalist.

Photo by Sherry Nelsen

  6. eBay

eBay is another great option for you if you want to stay on a budget, but still want to find a designer piece or wedding dress. Sometimes, you don’t even need to find a full gown, like this bride.

“I love this gown because it is simple, timeless, and elegant. The tulle skirt came from Mrpretty on eBay for about $100, the lace shirt and camisole both came from a local thrift shop. I just loved the look together! It was so creative and not expensive!” [Sherry]

Photo by Sadie Rodriguez

Photo by Sadie Rodriguez

  7. Honey Punch

We are loving all these brides who are choosing the non-traditional methods of finding their wedding dress. Honey Punch is a great site to find something lacey and fun for your special day while staying well within your budget.

“This lightweight gown from Honey Punch is an affordable option for brides but also has that boho flair that many brides search for. You can play it up to make it more boho, if needed, or keep it simple like this bride did. The gown has beautiful movement and is extremely comfortable to get around in! Which is ideal for an elopement bride!” [Maggie]

Photo by Tessa Flower Photography.

  8. Etsy

Buy a wedding dress made by hand and with love. Etsy is home to creative souls who sell their work to people looking for something unique and beautiful. There are so many options when trying to find a beautiful and cheap wedding dress here.

“I love Olya Silk & Lace on Etsy for elopement dresses because elopements are all about focusing on the love you share, not on spending an insane amount of money on one day. They are affordable, gorgeous, and perfect for the adventurous bride.” [Tessa]

Photo by Forthright Photo

  9. Seperates From Your Favorite Store

We love it when brides get creative and compile their wedding outfit from their favorite stores to create the specific look they want.

“I wanted to see if I could take a simple white lace robe and turn it into something worthy of a bride! Turns out, not hard at all. This was a white lace $20 robe from Shein, and a slip from Free People. It’s perfect for casual weddings, or those who feel like the stuffiness of a white wedding gown is not for them! ” [Laura]

Photo by Nicole Thomson

Photo by Jacqueline Fugatt

  10. Anomalie

Anomalie is relatively new on the scene in terms of wedding dress options, and boy is it a good one for the creative and budget savvy bride. This website allows you to design your own wedding dress. The price is much more economical, and we are sure you’ll have so much fun!

“Anomalie is perfect for the alternative bride who wants something out of the norm. You design your dress, which is super rad. It is the perfect solution for a bride who wants the freedom to do something different from everyone else without breaking the bank. These dresses are truly stunning, and the quality is amazing.” [Jacqueline]

Photo by Tara Hill

  11. GUESS

Guess is a great option if you are looking for a non-traditional wedding dress. We love it when brides aren’t shy to wear something they love and feel comfortable in on their wedding day.

“I love that Guess carries dresses like this that can be used as a wedding dress. Guess is found in shopping malls in almost every main city in Canada and the US, which means brides can try on the dresses before buying them, as well as return them in-store or online if they change their mind! Guess dresses aren’t marketed as wedding dresses, which may be part of the reason why brides will find a lower price tag on the dress. You won’t find Guess making ball gowns any time soon, I’m sure, but if a bride is looking for a sexy wedding dress, Guess should be on her hit list!” [Tara]

Photo by Barbara Schmid

  12. Rental Wedding Dresses

  If purchasing a dress is not a prerequisite, renting is a great option. There are local options for renting your dress. Laine London is a perfect example in Atlanta, Georgia. Men have been doing it for years. Wearing your wedding dress once, with very affordable options, this makes sense!

“My experience at Laine London was nothing short of amazing! Tiffany was great to work with. She was very kind and attentive throughout the entire consultation.” [Zenobia Scott]

  13. Sample Sale Shops

  If you are looking for a gorgeous designer dress, but you are trying to stay on a budget, then check out a shop that specializes in Selling Wedding Dress Samples such as The Sample Shoppe in Atlanta, Georgia. 

  We are loving all these dresses from non-traditional bridal stores!

There are now so many online retailers, that many brides buy their wedding dress in fun, new places we would have never imagined! You can find a beautiful, affordable wedding dresss if you know where to look and are resourcefu!

Here are Our Top 5  Reminders When Looking for an Affordable Wedding Dress:

Do your research. We love reading website reviews, and watching YoutTube reviews.

Online Shopping? Return it, if you don’t love it.

Sales and discount codes are your best friends.

You don’t need to wear white if you don’t want to.

Pick something that you will feel comfortable and love!

If you are looking for more traditional wedding dress options, then we suggest reading 8 Wedding Dress Designers for Elopements.

Looking for the perfect vendors for your wedding? Search our Wandering Weddings members HERE!

[omgallthecoolgirls]

If you’re like most teens, you get tired of seeing a lot of the same boring stuff. No matter where you go, it seems like all of the mall stores are just carrying the same thing. So where will teens go for fresh style inspiration in 2019? Here are the top stores trending right now.

Where to Shop for the Best Teen Clothing

We all know that clothing trends change rapidly, and so do buying trends such as what to spend your money on and which stores to shop in. A lot of teens still like to shop at brick and mortar stores but less so in malls. When it comes to online shopping, a lot of teens still prefer budget stores like Forever21, Brandy Melville, H&M, ASOS and overseas fast fashion websites like PRETTY LITTLE THING, Romwe, and Shein.

How do teens stay on top of the trends? Many get inspiration from their favorite influencers and celebrities on Instagram. In the upcoming year, we are going to see a lot more sophisticated fashion options as well as a lot of vintage favorites Gen X-ers loved in the 90s. This season, for example, Doc Martin boots are all the rage. According to Google Trends for teen fashion, the top 20 stores and styles that are dominating right now are Romwe, Supreme, Tommy Hilfiger, Hot Topic, Asos, Express, Champion, vintage clothing, TopShop, Garage, Abercrombie, Pacsun and Urban Outfitters.

  Trendy teen store, ‘Teen Hearts’

Trendy Teen Shopping in 2019

In 2019, more obscure and less mainstream stores online like Teen Hearts and Missguided will be key players in trendy teen fashion. And if you thought malls were dead now, malls will definitely be less popular in the upcoming year (what are we going to do with all of these giant, empty buildings??). Teens will shop online more with more of the cheap teen clothing sites and virtual mall apps such as Dote.

Teen and even tweens are following styles that are all their own. From boho girl to edgy glam and 90s grunge. Dresses are still wardrobe essentials, and no teen closet is complete without a high waisted short or “mom jeans.” Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, Levis, American Eagle and Urban Outfitters are doing really nice styles for the high waist jean. We will be seeing more low rise jeans in the upcoming year, however.

  Read: What Stylish Teens and Tween are Actually Wearing

Teen Fashion Trends for 2019

To keep it classic, and true to their own personality, a lot of teens like to mix it up and wear what’s comfortable. In 2016-18 we saw a lot of basics in the vein of Brandy Melville and American Eagle, but that isn’t going to be the case in 2019. I see a lot more bright colors, edgy styles, bold prints, and cargo pants emerging.  Think: Britney Spears meets Gwen Stefani in the aughts.

  In 2004, Gwen Stefani and Britney Spears were the fashion icons to follow. There was rarely a moment when these two weren’t showing off their chiseled abs in low slung pants and ultra crop tops. (I’m really digging Gwen’s rhinestone-studded polo top)

Many teens are already opting for everyday basics mixed with street styles. In 2019, we will see even more of the early to mid-2000’s fashion influencers. Neutral tones and sportswear, mixed with a pop of color jacket or footwear.  A lot of tops are still cropped, but we will see a decline in the trend of high waist styles, replaced by lower slung pant styles.

Trendy Cutouts

The sexiest, most wearable trend to come out of Fashion Week for Spring 2019 was what I like to refer to as the 70s hip cutout. It showed up on everything from dresses, tops to jumpers, jackets, and bodysuits. Some designers went for the symmetrical look, but there were plenty of styles shown that will indicate this could be a pretty hot trend for teens in 2019 for Prom.

  Denim Trends

Denim will do a lot of things in 2019, to include acid washes and light stone washes in the early part of Spring-Summer. There’s no denying that denim is a wardrobe essential that is seasonless. At the recent runway show, designers went back to what felt like 1998. Looks included matching denim separates, acid-wash jumpsuits, funky skirts and pale blue stone washes. Keep a lookout on the oversized denim vest for spring.

Tye Died Tees

Yes, the ever-loved in (and then out again) tie-dyed tee will definitely be a thing in 2019. The hip trend from the 1960s just wants to live. It came back in the 80s, the 90s, pretty much skipped the last 15 years or so of the 2000’s and now, it’s back again.

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  Many fashion-forward brands like ASOS and TopShop are already following the Spring 2019 trends and starting early with exclusives.

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shop here for trendy teen clothing:

1. https://www.prettylittlething.us/shop-by/teen.html

2. https://shop.nordstrom.com/sr/teen-clothing

3. https://www.macys.com/shop/b/teen-clothing?id=72474

4. https://www.dillards.com/c/teen-clothing

5. https://www.amazon.com/Juniors-Clothing

6. https://www.zumiez.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?d=2446&q=teen+clothing

7. https://www.zumiez.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=teen+clothing

8. https://www.zumiez.com/catalogsearch/result/?d=4043&q=teen+clothing

9. https://www.aeropostale.com/women-teen-girls/clothing/

Stay ahead of the style curve with must-have teen clothing of the  season. We’ve got you covered with the freshest designs for every  style—from boho girl to edgy glam—from all your favorite brands.

Dresses  are wardrobe essentials. Look for everyday styles in fun and flattering  silhouettes in bright colors and bold prints from Jessica Simpson and  XOXO. More of a jeans & tees kind of girl? Snag stylish tops from sweaters and knits to blouses and shirts Bar III and GUESS. Pair with your fave bottoms: skirts, shorts or leggings . And don’t forget to fill your closet with the latest washes and fits in jeans from Levi’s and Celebrity Pink Jeans.

Round  out your wardrobe with the warmest toppers. Check out jackets and coats  in lightweight designs for cool temps and heavier styles for winter.  Take the guesswork out of getting dressed with your favorite one-piece: jumpsuits and rompers from Material Girl and American Rag. And before you hit the short, stock up on

Best Stores for Trendy Teen Clothing 2019 If you're like most teens, you get tired of seeing a lot of the same boring stuff.

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I’m actually still in holiday mode, I travel back the day this goes live, but for most people summer has practically already finished and they’re now moving on to purchasing transitional and autumnal pieces. I thought I’d use the end of season to give a round up of my fashion favourites over the last few summer months. These are the things I’ve been wearing constantly and what I keep reaching for in my wardrobe; if I can I’ll include photos of me wearing the products. I’m planning to do this style of post for the end of each season to give you an update on what I’ve been wearing.

First up has to be my white block heels (you’d never have guessed!). I’m sure you’re all bored to death about these because I’ve included them on my blog so many times but they’ve honestly become my go-to shoes. I bought them in late June and have practically worn them ever since! The price per wear for these honestly has to be about 20p by now I swear. See these in action here, here and here.

I love simple day dresses which I can just throw on and have a ready made outfit and this blue gingham one from H&M is no exception. I’ve worn it loads for going out shopping or going to the park as it’s so comfortable and cute. See it in a blog post here.

My Chloe Drew Bag dupe from SheIn has become my staple bag over the past few months. It’s the perfect size for holding my essentials on a daily basis and is definitely small enough to carry around all day. The flower detail adds a little extra to it which makes it a bit more unique and less like an exact replica of a Chloe bag. See it here and here.

Those have been my top three worn pieces this season. What have you been wearing all summer long?

Love Chloe x

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Summer Fashion Favourites I'm actually still in holiday mode, I travel back the day this goes live, but for most people summer has practically already finished and they're now moving on to purchasing transitional and autumnal pieces.