The Best Gifts for Teenage Girls, According to Teenagers

Best Holiday Gifts for Teen Girls

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Teenage girls are notoriously hard to shop for — and picking the right gift for them may exist harder than ever earlier thanks to trends that shift at lightning speed and the influence of social-media stars whom most people of legal drinking historic period have never heard of. (At least, that's what we learned when we conducted a poll of 100 teenagers this summer to learn about the things they want to buy.)

To help you observe an age-appropriate souvenir, we consulted with actual teenage girls — including some of the YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok personalities that the teen in your life likely follows. Then we combed our athenaeum for any specially covetable products for this historic period group. From this pool of options, we've cleaved the gifts down into six categories, and you tin can use the links beneath to navigate to the category you think volition all-time speak to your teenager.

Everything here should transport in time for the holidays, but considering we've hit the concluding inaugural, don't filibuster: Lots of retailers' drop-expressionless shipping dates — the absolute last day they can promise delivery past Christmas Eve — have come and gone (or now crave overnight shipping to arrive in time). To help ease the stress as much every bit nosotros can, we've marked everything that will exist a tight clasp or potentially belatedly so you'll know earlier you buy. (And if you've got an adolescent boy in your life, be sure to cheque out our list of gifts for teenage boys, too.)

Olive & June The Mani System With 6 Polishes

Fourteen-year-old Laura would like nail smooth this twelvemonth so she tin showtime painting her own nails. She said she would exist happy with any of the drugstore brands, similar OPI and Essie, only we propose you accept it a step farther with this Olive & June kit. Information technology comes with everything she needs to give herself a mani — acetone-costless nail-smoothen remover, smash clippers, nail file, nail buffer, cuticle serum, top glaze, and the Poppy, which helps you lot better apply nail shine — plus vi dissimilar shades that y'all can pick out for her. (For about $thirty less you also have the pick to do merely one nail polish shade with this kit, instead of 6, if that better suits your budget.) At this point, you won't be able to become her a total manicure set, only you can have a gift carte du jour overnighted so she can pick out her own kit. Or yous can choose from a selection of nail stickers and boom-care products that the brand will overnight.

Chillhouse Chill Tips Keep Pressin' On Bundle

Eighteen-year-old Taryn loves nail art but says she's "not good" at doing it herself, so she'due south been actually into press-ons lately when she tin can't get a professional manicure. She said she doesn't have a brand she's loyal to yet, so she'll take any with "cute" designs. This press-on set from Chillhouse, a trendy smash salon in New York Metropolis, fit the bill. They're like styles to the designs yous tin get at the actual Chillhouse salon without all the piece of work. You can find lots more from Chillhouse hither and some adept-recommended picks here, if you lot'd like to shop around. Today is the absolute last solar day yous can buy this bundle to receive it on fourth dimension with expedited aircraft (or transport a souvenir carte du jour for a manicure).

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

Based on the responses to our latest teen poll, The Ordinary might only be libation than Glossier. "I love The Ordinary's products because they are not too expensive and consist of elementary ingredients," says teen Ciara, who likes its hyaluronic acid the most. Your teenage daughter is probable familiar with the brand from TikTok, so if she doesn't have a bottle already, your absurd factor volition get up a few notches by giving her one. Expedited aircraft will get this there on time, but nosotros suggest popping into your local brick-and-mortar Sephora or Ulta but to be safe. You tin can check if it's in stock at your local store on each company'southward site.

Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40

Teen Patricia wants Supergoop! sunscreen, peculiarly the pearlescent Glowscreen, simply because of the price, she hasn't nonetheless had the courage to splurge and thinks it would make a great gift instead. Buying sunscreen for your teen volition also instill expert skin-care habits early on.

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Discovery Kit

Brittany, who is nigh 16, loves learning about K-beauty on TikTok and wants to effort it out herself, but everything seems "really kind of expensive," co-ordinate to her. This kit from K-beauty brand Peach & Lily, which includes the Strategist-approved glass skin serum, is an under-$50 intro to the earth of Korean pare intendance. Unfortunately, this won't ship in time, simply you can order it online to pick upwards in stores at Ulta.

Milk Makeup Cream Highlighter

Milk Makeup came up a agglomeration with the teens we spoke to. "I love their highlighters and lip-and-cheek sticks. I think they're really pretty," says Zivi. None is that expensive, so they would make an excellent stocking stuffer when information technology'due south time.

Starface Hydro-Stars Starter Pack (32-Count)

"I have to wear a mask at school, and so my face is breaking out," says 17-year-old Jessica. Because a lot of the about effective (and Instagram-worthy) stuff for clearing upwardly acne comes at a college price tag than she'southward willing to spend, she hopes to go some equally a gift. "Some pimple patches would be cool. I like the ones shaped like stars," she adds. If yous're feeling generous, yous tin even buy a refill pack with the starter pack to make sure she won't run out whatever time presently. This probably won't get in to its destination in fourth dimension, just you can order online to option up in-shop at Target.

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer

This very useful (and affordable) hair dryer and brush is ane of the products TikTok users say is actually worth ownership. (If you don't trust TikTokers, the tool also comes recommended by hairstylists, Amazon reviewers, and our friends at the Strategist Uk.) "A blow dryer castor tin can be a cracking two-in-one, cutting down the amount of oestrus that is applied to the hair, saving hair from estrus damage caused by excessive styling," one hairstylist tells united states. Today is the last day you tin can club from Ulta to receive this in fourth dimension, but yous can still try your luck with Amazon (where it seems to be very low on stock correct now) or Bed Bath & Beyond.

Turbie Twist Super Absorbent Microfiber Hair Towel Wrap

YouTuber Emma Chamberlain told us she'south been using this pilus towel since the fifth class. "My mom and I saw it at CVS, thought it was smart, bought one, and I've used it ever since," she says, adding that information technology keeps her sopping-wet hair off her neck after bathing. "With this, I can just walk around my house after a shower without dripping water everywhere," she says.

Cheek Money

Strategist beauty writer Rio Viera-Newton has bravely gone through the intimidating task (for a millennial at least) of rounding upward the all-time beauty gifts for Gen-Zers, and naturally TikTok influencer Addison Rae's beauty line fabricated the listing. Item Beauty is all about individuality and embracing your imperfections, plus it's fabricated with clean ingredients and nether $25 — all things that would appeal to a teen these days. You won't be able to get this in time, merely you can buy plenty of other items from Addison Rae's line at Sephora here.

Topicals Like Butter Hydrating Mask

Another pick that topped Viera-Newton'south list of beauty gifts for Gen-Zers is this mask from Topicals, a brand with a mission similar to Item Beauty's. "Founders Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng created Topicals with the hopes of normalizing real, unretouched skin — with all its acne, scars, texture — and providing shoppers with straightforward, effective even so gentle formulas," she says. This mask claims to soothe, calm, and replenish any kind of sensitive, irritated, or eczema-decumbent peel.

Lemonhead Houdini Spacepaste

Lemonhead glitter is also among the products we heard about when we asked TikTokers about the actually good beauty products seen all over the app. Information technology has been worn by the cast of HBO'south Euphoria, as well as Beyoncé. Dasha, who goes past Dash.C on TikTok, says it'due south a particularly gentle selection: "Lemonhead comes off more easily than regular glitter, which I had to remove from my face up with duct record." Depending on your location, this will cutting it close to the Christmas deadline, but you could effort your luck with gratis ii-day shipping on your order of $75 or more.

Tony Moly Ready, Set, Glow! I'm Sheet Mask 10 Pack

Sheet masks are a fun beauty gift, offering both skin-care perks and plenty of selfie opportunities, according to several teens, including Brynn and nineteen-twelvemonth-one-time Natalie. Georgia, 15, says these fun, colorful masks from M-dazzler brand Tony Moly are her favorite. This diversity pack is currently on dorsum order, but yous can all the same purchase packs of a single kind of sheet mask or look to Ulta to buy your own selection.

Glossier Balm Dotcom

While the Ordinary may be coming for Glossier's position atop teens' beauty-product wishlists, the brand's e'er-popular lip lotion is still something we don't remember any teen girl would refuse. Every bit teen Natalie explains, "They have great products and are very aesthetically pleasing." Another teen told us, "I can't live without this. I know it's a bit pricey, only it's really adept, and also the packaging is cute!" Yous're too tardily to receive this on time, and so we suggest a gift menu instead.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette

"I feel like every teen daughter is really into makeup," says Dani Cohn, a singer and Instagram star with more than than 3 one thousand thousand followers. I of her favorite brands is Anastasia Beverly Hills. She says an eye-shadow palette would make a good gift, and teen Quinn recommends this 1. "Every well-known YouTube makeup artist raves about it, and most girls who dearest a smoky eye or cut-crease would want this in their drove," says Quinn. Just we accept lots more makeup-artist recommended options to choose from here, if you're non quite sold on this one.

Da Bomb Beauty Bomb Bath Fizzer

A nicely scented bath flop is a perennial teen favorite. This brand — called Da Bomb — is actually run by two teenage sisters who started making bath bombs when they were ten and 12 years old. But Loren Gray, a TikTok influencer with over l meg followers, says any bath bomb would be "great for a friend who needs a self-pamper day."

Philips Hue Bluetooth Smart Lightstrip Plus 1-Meter Extension With Plug

Co-ordinate to the data from our near recent teen poll, strip lights are a décor trend among girls and boys alike these days. Although string lights are withal pop for the homey glow they cast, LED strip lights await better on TikTok. And as one teen, Claudio, puts it, they're "a fun alternative to conventional lighting and very laid-back for a night in with friends."

Magnoloran LED Photo String Lights

Whether she'south redecorating her childhood chamber or plans to bring photos from habitation to her first dorm room, these cord lights — which teens raved about during our 2019 teen poll — feature clips to concur on to 20 polaroids or printed photos. (And if she doesn't already own a Polaroid camera, you tin can selection up the newest model here.)

Boy Smells LES Candle

"You tin't go incorrect with a good scented candle," says Loren. If you're looking for one with a cool factor, Brynn, who was 19 when we spoke to her, recommends this candle from Boy Smells. "I feel like this is something everyone needs but doesn't always want to spend the coin on, and so it'due south a great souvenir," she says. Jewelry and bag designer Susan Alexandra — a favorite among cool girls — is also a fan of the brand.

Otherland Limited-Edition Gilded Holiday Collection

Otherland, a brand we've mentioned many times before, was founded by a millennial who clearly has a sense for immature people's tastes. With Otherland's customizable gift boxes, you can choice from signature scents or the holiday collection, then decide which iii you desire to add to your box. You tin also add a note and pick the message on the accompanying matchbox. The gesture feels more personal than buying a single candle off a shelf. (If yous're looking for something even more personalized, check out our guide to items we've written about before that can be monogrammed and customized.) Unfortunately, this won't make it in time, but depending on your location, you lot can yet order individual Otherland candles to selection upwards in-shop at Nordstrom or Sephora.

Saje Aroma Om Stone Diffuser

If the teen you're shopping for lives in a dorm (where candles might not exist allowed) or you don't think they should have an open up flame in their room, you can always become with a diffuser and some essential oils instead. This diffuser is one thing TikTok star Addison Rae can't alive without. "I feel like it's more natural than a candle, and there's no fume balance," she says. On-fourth dimension delivery is no longer guaranteed, but these ii diffusers that we've written about before volition go far by the large day if yous're set on getting her a diffuser this year.

Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Throw

"Ane of the pinnacle things on my and my friends' lists is a coating," says 17-twelvemonth-old Jazzy. "It's always nice to stay cozy and comfortable." This Barefoot Dreams blanket is i that'southward especially pop amid teens. It was get-go mentioned to us by a VSCO girl and almost recently came recommended by actress Brie Larson, who said her 13-yr-old neighbor introduced her to it. The hype around the blanket seems warranted: Vlogger Marla Fay says it's "the nigh astonishing, soft, cuddly throw," and Larson likes hers so much she's the proud possessor of five. Luckily, this will become to its destination in time, and if y'all need to tack on any last-minute stocking stuffers, we recommend the make'south cozy socks, as well available for on-time delivery.

Tessie Canopy

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When we asked teens nearly their favorite bedding, Ava told the states about this bed awning that'll transform whatsoever teen's space if they're tired of their childhood sleeping accommodation. She especially likes that "it drapes softly around your bed instead of hanging direct downwards," and adds that "it reminds me of the pillow forts I used to build when I was piffling, but with an air of maturity." The awning, Ava says, lets you create a trivial "secret hideaway" in your room "to draw, read a volume, or chat with friends." This tardily in the game, information technology's a risk on whether you'll get this on time. If you don't want to gamble information technology, perhaps getting a gift bill of fare so she tin pick out her own décor would work better.

Charley Taylor 10-Crystal Starter Set

"I don't really go crystals, but I dear how they look," says 15-year-onetime Jennifer. She would like to learn more than about them because she sees them "a ton on TikTok" and would appreciate having some to start with while educating herself on their powers. Plus, she says, "I feel like other teens like them too." She won't get this on fourth dimension, but maybe shopping from a woman-owned small-scale business will make upwardly for the fact that it's late.

'The Sims 4'

Savana Santos, one-third of the TikTok-famous girl grouping Avenue Beat, says she's been playing The Sims for forever. "I've literally been playing Sims since the kickoff one came out," she told us. "I'd play it on our family unit estimator in the living room of my childhood home. Sims was everything and will always exist everything to me." Your favorite gamer girl will also savour playing this estimator game that (apparently) never gets old.

'Asegi Stories: Cherokee Queer and Two-Spirit Memory,' by Qwo-Li Driskill

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Liz Goldwyn, the founder of The Sex Ed, a multimedia platform dedicated to sex activity, health, and consciousness education, recently told us virtually the best sex books for every person, including teens. She recommends this one for "the Gen-Zer who doesn't see gender." As she explains, "It highlights the queer and 2-spirit history of the Cherokee community, making it a groovy championship for those looking to explore the cultural history of the gender identity spectrum through an Indigenous American lens."

'Giovanni's Room,' by James Baldwin

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Goldwyn besides recommends this classic James Baldwin novel for the adolescent who loves Call Me by Your Proper name.

Frankie Magazine

Print magazines give teens a interruption from their screens, and Indonesian fashion influencer Evita Nuh says she's always excited to flip through a new issue of Frankie. According to Nuh, this Australian mag is "so artsy and total of inspiration." A subscription to it will give the teen you lot're shopping for a year'south worth of artistic content to pore over.

'Coloring Book for Teens: Anti-Stress Designs, Vol. 5'

For the artsy teen, Fordham University student Carly recommends a coloring book similar this one from Art Therapy Coloring. Gifting it with some colored pencils, pens, or markers would brand for a thoughtful gift your recipient could employ in between Zoom classes or every bit a Netflix alternative. "Sitting downward and completing a page out of a coloring volume can be the most relaxing and rewarding task," says Greene.

Kawaii Tarot: A 78-Card Deck of Magic and Cute

"I'k trying to go more involved in stuff similar tarot-card reading and horoscopes," says Caitlin Belle Isle, who nosotros talked to when she was xvi. She told u.s. she would love to receive this very adorable tarot deck. "I only use playing cards, but I but feel similar a proper ready like this would be nice to own." It's also a solid pick for teens who check the Co-Star app every morning. And if you'd like to shop around, we rounded upward more than skilful-canonical tarot and oracle decks hither.

Ban.do Medium 17-Month Academic Planner - It's a Good Year

To keep organized, fifteen-year-old Sam would similar a planner. She thinks Ban.do makes particularly beautiful role supplies (and yep, it's a brand that's Strategist-approved equally well every bit celebrity-approved), but they're a chip too expensive for her to buy herself. Each planner has a charming saying on it, along with brightly colored designs and a pack of stickers to proceed her in a good mood. If you're feeling generous, you could even go her a corresponding notebook to employ, likewise. We know Ban.do's sale is tempting, but information technology likely won't arrive on time. If you don't mind spending a few extra bucks, ordering from Amazon will ensure on-time commitment.

Peepers Center Stage Blue Light Glasses

When we asked teens about things they got to brand school-from-dwelling house easier, 16 percent of respondents told u.s. they bought bluish-light-blocking glasses to assist foreclose headaches and eye fatigue. And even if they're back to in-person learning, the glasses tin can be skilful for whatever screen time they're exposed to at nighttime — especially in the hours before going to bed. "They're really quite comfortable and non heavy or tight," says Ava, a teen who told us about this pair from Peepers. "The artillery take a really wide rotation, so they don't stretch when I put them up on my head." You lot missed to boat on ensured holiday delivery, simply we accept lots more blue-low-cal glasses to choose from hither and here that will go far on time.

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2

Certified cool girls Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight, identical twins with more than five million followers on Instagram, recommend a waterproof speaker, because "there'southward aught like jamming out to your favorite music in the shower."

Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable with Speakers

Marla Catherine, an 18-year-old lifestyle influencer with over 1 1000000 subscribers on YouTube, recommends a more analog music feel: "I love music and so much, and record players are an awesome way to play it." She prefers Victrola record players "because they're fairly cheap only actually good quality. Plus, they have cute color options similar this turquoise one." Unfortunately, this will arrive subsequently Christmas, but because it's a highly coveted item, nosotros think information technology may be worth waiting for. For now, you could wrap upward some of her favorite records so she still has something to open up.

Apple AirPods Pro

Chances are your teen already owns AirPods, but to keep them on superlative of the latest gadgets out in that location, yous tin can upgrade them to the slightly fancier AirPods Pro. The earbuds come with the added bonus of noise-canceling technology and a wireless charging case.

Wildflower Cases Rose Latte iPhone 13 Case

She's not a household proper name like Kendall or Kylie Jenner, but model, Instagram star, and phone-case designer Devon Lee Carlson is a favorite of Gen Z (some other tidbit we gleaned from ane of our teen polls). "I recollect information technology'south how willing she is to try weird or different things," one teen theorizes of Carlson'due south popularity. This example from her Wildflower line is a stylish, teen-approved fashion to protect a make-new iPhone 13. Information technology's not totally clear whether this volition reach its destination on fourth dimension, so to be prophylactic, nosotros propose looking into other options, such equally this selfie-ready LuMee example (co-signed by Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton), this Emily in Paris–inspired instance, or this 1 with a built-in screen protector.

Baggu Puffy Laptop Sleeve, 13 Inch

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Seventeen-yr-old Sierra will exist going to higher next year and says, "I've never had to take my laptop out of my room, so I'll probably need something to put it in if I want to take it to classes." Although it'southward a premature souvenir for her since she hasn't started higher yet, she thinks it would be a great gift regardless and says she "knows" other teens would appreciate it also. This Baggu sleeve comes in 12 colors and will keep any laptop properly protected.

Dr. Martens Jadon 8-Eye Boot

Emma Chamberlain says her way changes solar day to day, but these Dr. Martens are a staple for her: "They give me a rock-star feeling, like I could stomp on a pulsate gear up with my boots if I wanted to." She prefers this platform pair to the flat version. "My first pair was shorter; I don't know what I was thinking because these platform ones are life-changing," she says. "I only wear platforms now. They're so comfortable, likewise, once yous break them in. They accept every outfit from That's cool to Whoa, await at her." These boots are also a favorite of actress and vocalist Dove Cameron, whom the teen on your list probably follows. Hers, however, are oversize, which she believes makes them fifty-fifty more comfortable. "Because they're and so big, I tin can stuff whatever pants I'm wearing into them, even if I'yard wearing really heavy sweats or the jeans are too long on me," she adds. "I can fit anything in them. This sounds and then funny, merely they don't look like clown shoes, trust me." You'll need to order these boots for in-store pickup at this betoken (or opt for a gift carte du jour), simply it's worth it for this cool-girl-beloved particular.

UGG Oh Yeah Slide

Slippers too brand a classic souvenir, and Ugg is a go-to for many — including teens. Addison Rae says she wears these Ugg slippers everywhere. "They're so cute, and they're insanely comfortable," she adds. "I similar that they have the band in the back because, first of all, they stay on my foot. Second, I experience similar the band almost makes them less of a home slipper and something I tin can article of clothing casually out of the business firm."

Hoka One One Women's Bondi 7

Whatever teen interested in sports or running would appreciate a dainty-looking pair of sneakers actually designed for athletic pursuits. These come up recommended by teen-loved influencer Kate Glavan, who says that "everyone asks about what's on my feet" when she runs effectually New York City in them.

Moxi Skates Beach Bunny Roller Skates - Periwinkle Sunset

While not exactly in the realm of everyday wear as the rest of the stuff on this list is, 17-year-old Jessica would really honey a pair of roller skates. "During the pandemic, a lot of my friends got into roller-skating. I borrowed my friend'southward sister's skates so I could get with them, but I'd like a pair of my own," she explains. Nosotros've ranked Moxi skates as the best skates to buy for beginners, but they tend to sell out quickly, so jump on them while yous can. Simply certain sizes of this punchy periwinkle shade volition arrive by December 25, merely lots of other colors and patterns are adept for on-time commitment.

Aerie No Show Cotton Cheeky Underwear 3-Pack

"Is information technology weird to enquire for underwear as a gift?" asks xvi-year-onetime Isabelle. "If not, then I'd like new underwear." If you inquire u.s., it'southward not weird at all — simply a very useful souvenir. Isabelle says she'due south non picky about make, but we suggest looking to teen-friendly brand Aerie, which offers lots of multipacks that volition arrive on time.

Alo Yoga High Waist Airlift Legging

"I call back she's, similar, the brand's administrator or something, just I saw Kendall Jenner wearing a prepare from Alo on her Instagram, and it was and then cute. I would dearest one, likewise," says 14-twelvemonth-erstwhile Jackie. She added that her friends also have stuff from Alo Yoga that she likes, so she knows information technology's good quality. These leggings as well have a matching bra that yous tin can buy separately, if you'd like to get her the full set. Considering information technology'southward not super-clear whether you'll get these in time, other brands on the teens' radar are Girlfriend Collective, Outdoor Voices, Aerie, and Lululemon, in case you'd similar to shop around or telescopic out where to get gift cards.

UGG Mandy Faux Fur Jacket

There was a lot of chatter nearly coats with the teens nosotros spoke to. Three different styles came up, all of which would make great gifts. Ella, who simply turned 16, says she'd similar "one of those actually soft-looking coats" for the holidays this year. When asked if she preferred sherpa or faux fur, she replied, "Either! I simply want it to exist soft!" She besides noted she would like a hood, and then she doesn't "have to wear a chapeau and mess up my hair." This coat from Ugg comes in 5 different colors, and equally we've been told before, it's extremely soft. It'southward a scrap of a splurge compared to the other gifts on this list, merely information technology'southward also the blazon of piece that volition get a lot of employ.

Free People Hit the Slopes Fleece Jacket

Or you could become with a more than subtle (simply withal soft) jacket in a fleece textile, which is what teen Becca is craving right now. "They only look cute," she says. Although we've recommended the Due north Face and Patagonia versions over and over, for those similar Becca who want a less utilitarian await, this Free People fleece is a dandy option. It's been mentioned among fashionable women we've paneled in the past, and information technology's available in 21 different colors.

H&M Short Puffer Jacket

Y'all also can't go wrong with a pop puffer. Teen Sarah likes this one from H&M considering of the cropped style and hoodless pattern, simply mentioned that lots of her friends like the puffers from Girlfriend Commonage, Abercrombie & Fitch, Artizia and Lululemon, too, if you have a trivial bit more in your budget to spend.

Brandy Melville Rosa Sweatpants

According to our nearly recent teen poll, Brandy Melville is all the same super pop — in fact, it was the most pop clothing brand amongst the 100 teens we talked to. They like its trendy options that come at wallet-friendly toll points, like these "most comfy" sweatpants that poll respondents told usa about. You lot won't get these in fourth dimension for Christmas, but because Brandy Melville is the brand to store, your teen will probably appreciate a gift card just as much.

American Eagle AE Ripped Mom Jean

American Eagle's mom jeans are a huge striking with teens. Celina, a participant in our teen poll, says, "I merely love the quality of the denim; it's very durable only besides flexible — it's possible to distress them on your ain if you want. And the waist fits snug simply allows motility, and so you don't feel suffocated." Rae is also a fan of American Eagle jeans, which she says she's been wearing since middle school. "I really love their stretchy mom jeans considering I'thou a dancer," she told us. "I trip the light fantastic toe so much that I want stuff that's super comfy."

Levi's 501 Skinny Jeans

Or you tin can go with this classic cut from Levi's. Says Chamberlain, "Zippo fits me or hugs my body better than 501s."

Levi's Women's Vintage Overalls

Lots of teens likewise say overalls are absurd once more. "I've been shopping around but oasis't found the perfect ones nonetheless," says Dylan. They add that vintage ones are probably the coolest, merely in terms of gifting, they will take new just worn-in-looking ones. These Levi'south overalls fit that neb. Plus, they're reasonably priced.

Brother Sewing Machine, GX37

Thanks to TikTok, lots of teens desire to make their own clothes now, and they're especially interested in flipping vintage finds. Ownership her a sewing machine will become her started if that'due south something she's shown interest in. It'south i of the elevation-rated machines on Amazon and has just enough features for a beginner to larn how to use information technology without being overwhelmed.

Jacquard Tie-Dye Kit

For a present that's just an afternoon of fun, rather than a new hobby, 18-twelvemonth-old Elise recommends giving a tie-dye kit. "Tie-dye is super trendy and with this kit y'all can customize your ain T-shirts or accessories while passing fourth dimension," she says.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Hi, White
Nike Air Force 1 '07 Sneaker

While these were the two nigh-mentioned sneakers in one of our teen polls, there's a heated debate on which one's the best. "Air Forces are the most ideal sneaker to dress down a skirt or dress to vesture in the everyday," says No Bureau model Lumia, merely fellow model Sabrina disagrees: "Converse is archetype and comfortable like blue jeans." Grace, who actually prefers the Nike Air Jordans, says "sneakers would be a perfect nowadays, equally I habiliment them with most of my twenty-four hour period-to-twenty-four hour period outfits."

Madewell the Zip-Top Transport Tote

This simple leather tote is one of our peak picks for women'south piece of work bags, and it made teenagers' wish lists as well. "I desire this pocketbook (in blackness, of course) because it is then cute, amazing quality, and the perfect size pocketbook to bring anywhere and be able to fit anything into," says 19-year-old Sadie H.

Fjällräven Kanken Water Resistant Backpack

Teen poll respondents as well raved nigh the Fjällräven Kanken, though it came second to Herschel. Co-ordinate to college kids, though, this is the "No. ane status haversack," and the yellow color is a favorite among mode-minded students. Simply sure colors will go to you on time, so brand sure to double-cheque before ownership.

Kate Spade Zip Code Bifold Wallet

"My wallet is Juicy Couture that I bought when I was 10 or something," says Samantha, who bought it specifically to agree her "birthday cash, Abercrombie & Fitch rewards card, and souvenir cards." "It was cool at the fourth dimension," she explains, "but at present it's kind of embarrassing. I'd like a nice i for when I become to higher." She has her eye on this Kate Spade wallet, but for additional options, Strategist writers and editors are large fans of wallets from Comme des Garçons, Cuyana, Caraa, and Prada, too, if you'd like to shop around.

Ana Luisa Mini Naomi Necklace

As Dani Cohn says, "Jewelry is a really large matter right now." Ana Luisa is perchance the "Information technology" brand when it comes to jewelry, according to respondents to our latest teen poll. Fans like that its trendy pieces are also sustainably made, with one teen telling us the necklaces — like this dainty one with a single pearl, a stone that's very popular amid teenagers — are like shooting fish in a barrel to layer.

LoveShackFancy x Alison Lou Medium Jelly Hoops

With the rise of cottagecore — which teens say is their favorite of the "cores" (and which is all the same going strong every bit a trend) — teens now love luxury brand LoveShackFancy. In our poll, they mostly seemed to exist interested in the make's minidresses, simply at an boilerplate cost of $400, those don't come cheap. If you'd prefer something a tad more budget-friendly that they can use every twenty-four hours, these jelly hoops created in collaboration with Alison Lou, withal another trendy brand, will do the fox. These may come in fourth dimension, but with how special they are, your teen may not heed waiting a few extra days.

The M Jewelers Nameplate Necklace

According to Loren Gray, "A personalized necklace e'er feels thoughtful and special." Brynn agrees and says this nameplate style from the Chiliad Jewelers is her top pick for a unique, customized souvenir. Considering it's personalized, this won't get in in time; however, it may exist worthwhile to go along on the back burner for another occasion.

Jennifer Fisher Baby Lilly Hoops

Hampton really likes receiving jewelry as a gift, because "it'due south cool to know that you were thought of in the process of picking out the jewelry." These hoops are a favorite of Addison Rae, who has them in gilt and silver. "They're a cardinal element of my outfits every day, for the virtually office," she says. Jennifer Fisher cannot guarantee on-fourth dimension delivery, simply we're willing to bet your teen will forgive any tardiness when they go to clothing the same earrings as J.Lo, Zendaya, Alicia Keys, and Hailey Bieber.

Mejuri Croissant Dôme Hoops

If y'all don't trust your teen with such expensive earrings, these Mejuri hoops are more affordable. Writer Lauren Ro wore them for two weeks straight as a function of our testing of direct-to-consumer jewelry brands and says they're lightweight, nonirritating, and perfect for "days I wanted to make a argument." And they're less than $100, which ways it won't sting equally bad when your teen inevitably leaves them at a sleepover. These may arrive on time, but if y'all're based in the New York Urban center expanse, you lot can always stop by the store.

Kitsch Matte Scrunchies for Hair

Like mom jeans, beat out necklaces, and many other things '90s, scrunchies are cool once again. "Scrunchies are making a major comeback correct now and we totally love information technology," say Brooklyn and Bailey. The two have their own line of scrunchies, but in that location are plenty of other options out there, like this fix from hair stylist-approved brand Kitsch.

Kitsch Metal Hair Claw Clip

Or you lot could become with a claw prune, which respondents to our latest teen poll say is gaining footing on the scrunchie. Gratuitous People and Kōv came upwardly as cool places to buy claw clips, but teen Margot prefers getting hers from Chunks or Lisa Says Gah to get that "wacky, Phoebe Buffay, artistic-only-cool" look. Those small businesses can't guarantee vacation commitment, so we suggest this as nice gold clip from Kitsch that volition definitely make it on fourth dimension.

Additional Reporting past Kaitlin Menza, Maxine Builder, Karen Iorio Adelson, and Jenna Milliner-Waddell.

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