Best Teen Clothing Stores

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 Located in malls and online

 For those teens concerned about status and the labels on their clothes, Abercrombie & Fitch has long been one of the "in" brands among teen clothing stores. Their clothing for both genders tends toward the "preppy" look, although many items like button-up shirts will be at home in any wardrobe.

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 Located in malls and online

 Hot Topic is the place to go for clothes that are a little out of the ordinary. If you like your clothing dark and brooding, or maybe a little punk, black leather pants, trench coats, and studded belts are just a few of the things you can find on the racks. Even those who shy away from the full "goth" look turn to Hot Topic for the store's unique selection of t-shirts featuring hot bands, pop culture icons, humorous sayings, and nostalgic characters.

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 Located in malls and online

 Deb offers trendy looks for teen girls at reasonable prices. Deb especially proves itself one of the best teen clothing stores around homecoming and prom season as it stocks an extensive selection of formal dresses in an assortment of lengths, colors, and styles.

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 Located in malls and online

 The clothing of Pacific Sun, often abbreviated PacSun, reflects a surfing and skateboarding style. But even if you've never set foot on a board, you can still enjoy the patterns and cuts of clothing styles evoking lazy days on the beach. When you have to take a geometry test instead, maybe you can channel some of that relaxation.

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 Locations vary

 For truly original looks, great deals on designer labels, retro style, and perfectly worn-in jeans, thrift shops can't be beat. Goodwill and The Salvation Army are two nationwide names in the secondhand clothing business, but many communities have their own signature shops, whether they're run by a local charity or a small business owner.

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 Online and catalog shopping

 Alloy brings the mall to your home, with all the coolest styles for teen girls available by catalog and online. Alloy offers clothing for girls of all body types, with jeans in sizes from 0 to 25 and shirts available in sizes up to 3XL, a rare find in a shopping world often tailored to girls who wear a size 4 or 6. Their online site has evolved into more than a shopping destination. It's a one-stop portal for the latest celebrity news, style tips, love advice, and other topics of interest to teens.

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 Located in malls and online

 A sister site to Alloy, dELiA*s offers stylish clothing for teen girls. While much of their clothing is traditional in style, they also offer many fun and flirty looks for more eclectic tastes.

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 Located in malls and online

 Buckle stores are the place to go for the latest jeans for men and women from top designer names like Lucky, Guess, and BKE. Their online catalog allows you to find the perfect pair of jeans when you search by brand, waist, finish, inseam, rise, color, and more. Of course, you'll need something to wear with your fashionable denim, so Buckle also sells shirts, shoes, outerwear, and accessories.

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 Located in malls, standalone stores, and online

 The Gap offers quality clothes in classic styles. Gap clothing manages to be popular without ever being truly "trendy" in the way that resigns clothing to the back of the closet after just a few uses. It's the place to go for khakis, polos, and basic tees. Celebrity ad campaigns keep the clothing store in the public eye, and the latest hot collection is the Product (Red) line; half the profits from the sale of Product (Red) shirts support efforts to eliminate AIDS in Africa.

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 Located in malls, standalone stores, and online

 Old Navy offers timeless looks like khakis and fleece pullovers with seasonal style. The store has crossover appeal for the whole family, although mom might want to think twice before buying the same cargo pants as her daughter. Teen just can't live through that sort of mortification.