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Where do 15/16 year old girls go shopping for clothes?

89 replies

nopun · 19/09/2024 23:12

Want to get a birthday present for a family member I don't know that well. Thought maybe clothes shop voucher, but have no idea where is considered acceptable. My sons (bit younger) like bits from Uniqlo, but don't know much else and generally hate shopping. Any ideas?

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PutOnYourRedShoesAndLetsDance · 19/09/2024 23:17

New look.
Primark.
River Island.
Next ( teens).

poppyzbrite4 · 19/09/2024 23:18

Depends what they like to wear. American Apparel?

alwaysonadiet1 · 19/09/2024 23:20

Brandy Melville

domesticslattern · 19/09/2024 23:21

Uniqlo- yup
Urban Outfitters
H&M
Brandy Melville (which I loathe)
Vinted
Tbh I would give cash, not a voucher, in case you get it wrong.

StressedQueen · 19/09/2024 23:23

H and M
Primark
Brandy Melville
Bershka
Stravadarius
Hollister
are my 15 year old daughters' favourite places.

They absolutely hate Next with a passion though even though it is my favourite. Not too big on River Island or M and S either

Janedoe82 · 19/09/2024 23:25

Mine like Urban Outfitters, Hollister, Shien

Ghilliegums · 19/09/2024 23:26

I would do urban outfitters, or if she's tiny and skinny then Brandy melville.

If you want to give more than 50, then Lulu lemon

RobinEllacotStrike · 19/09/2024 23:47

I have 2 teen girls - give her cash! Never be shy about giving teenage girls cash 😂😁

nopun · 20/09/2024 22:27

Thanks so much, everyone - lots of great ideas. I'm trying to avoid giving cash as it caused some issues last time... I find teenagers, and girls in particular, so tricky for presents.

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Flanjango · 20/09/2024 22:29

He sports if she's into fitness brands.

Flanjango · 20/09/2024 22:29

JD. Autocorrect 🤦‍♀️

helloyoumums · 20/09/2024 22:31

Urban outfitters, Zara, holister, Stradivarius, bershka, pull & bear, brandy Melville, subdued

MiseryIn · 20/09/2024 22:33

Definitely NOT next.

Hollister possibly. Urban Outfitters maybe.

So so difficult to know. It really depends on taste and current trend in area!

Pretty much all teen girls want a good pair of trainers though so a sports shop voucher would be a good shout. It would need to be a decent amount though - trainers are expensive

paulhollywoodshairgel · 20/09/2024 22:39

Boots or Superdrug? My teen is always needing make up and expensive shampoo and body sprays!!

MoreHairyThanScary · 20/09/2024 22:40

White fox

hidinginthegarden · 20/09/2024 22:49

Also came on to say White Fox

sw10krg · 20/09/2024 22:50

Zara, Stradivarius, Pull and Bear and Bershka gift cards are all inter changeable so can be used at any store. May be a good option?

whoscoatsthatjacket2012 · 20/09/2024 22:51

DD likes boots. JDs Primark Shein
White Fox. PLT Converse Nike

BananaFrogDooby · 20/09/2024 22:58

Ghilliegums · 19/09/2024 23:26

I would do urban outfitters, or if she's tiny and skinny then Brandy melville.

If you want to give more than 50, then Lulu lemon

This post just shows why you should give cash!

At 15, one of mine would have liked either of the first two, but would have thought you'd completely lost the plot if you'd given her LuluLemon.

Other child has worn only charity shop finds since about 14, and wouldn't have wanted any of those vouchers.

And I speak from experience when I say that vouchers from a shop you don't want to shop in are a total pain.

Dragonsandcats · 20/09/2024 23:00

hollister, primark, and boots for skincare!!

Lampzade · 20/09/2024 23:01

Shein
cider
PLT

Lampzade · 20/09/2024 23:02

Just ask what she wants and then order it online

iateallthechocolat3 · 20/09/2024 23:03

I would go with Boots- I'm sure there's skincare, hair products or make up she would buy from there

Tulipvase · 20/09/2024 23:11

I find boots very expensive, I’d be tempted to say Superdrug.

alwaysonadiet1 · 20/09/2024 23:13

@domesticslattern why do you loathe Brandy Melville?

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