Sold at: Free people, Nordstrom, rotate | Available sizes: XXS–XL; denim 24–33 | Price: $$–$$$
Hollister's designs are younger than its sister brand Abercrombie, making it a great choice for tweens and teens looking for clothes that don't feel too grown-up. The brand is known for its affordable denim and layering pieces like kids' T-shirts in playful prints and colors—pieces kids can wear to school or in everyday life. His selections typically cost less than $25 and $50.
Sold at: Hollister | Available sizes: XXS–XXL; denim 000—20 | Price: $
Another major sportswear brand for teens is Adidas, especially for those on sports teams, although many non-athletes also wear it as the track star aesthetic is very popular here. The brand is beloved for its signature striped sweatpants, classic sneakers like the Adidas Samba, and serious sportswear for running, soccer, basketball, and even golf.
Sold at: Adidas, Amazon, Nordstrom | Available sizes: 2XS—3XL | Price: $—$$$
Chances are, the teen in your life already lives in their warm, shearling-lined UGG boots, wants them, or has another style in their shopping cart. Mini platform boots, mini boots and Tasman slip-ons are among the pairs teenagers routinely wear from home to Starbucks to school.
Sold at: UGG boots, Amazon, Nordstrom | Available sizes: Women 5–15 years old; men's 3–18 | Price: $$—$$$
If you don't know what teenagers want to wear today, just turn the clock back 20-30 years and bam. Y2K and '90s styles are dominating fashion right now, and Urban Outfitters is unabashedly focused on the aesthetic. Here you'll find the trendiest sleeveless tops, low-rise cargo pants, miniskirts, faux fur bucket hats, baguette bags and playful graphic tees.
Sold at: Urban outfitters | Available sizes: XS-XL | Price: $$
Nordstrom's appeal comes down to its tight curation—unlike Amazon's public service, brands are consistently desirable. Standout brands include Skims (Kim Kardashian's viral loungewear brand), Birkenstock (both teen boys and girls covet Boston clogs), Princess Polly (for dresses popular on TikTok), Mango Teen (for a range of basics for younger teens), Vuori (for sweatpants), Ralph Lauren (for a preppy vibe), and New Balance (for '90s-inspired sneakers). This is also a great place to find gifts for teenagerssince the size is clear, returns are simple, the assortment is editable.
