Fashion Tops for Teens

Teen fashion is pretty serious business. The trends are erratic, spontaneous, anything but not constant. Teen age too is a precious time of life and the best time to look good. Studies reveal that teenagers are more knowledgeable about any fashion accessory that other age-wise clients.

Demand from this sector is high and continuous. A designer catering to teenage fashion wear promises himself a life of revolution and creative exploration. All teenagers are not rebels, they are just fashion conscious.

From ethnic to fusion and trendy western casuals, teenage is all about joy in vivid colours. Teenagers are hard pressed for time as they are always rushing from errands to coaching classes and regular schools. Thus they prefer something easy and comfortable. Their primary choice remains denims, jeans, washes in acid and stone. Corduroys fashions come and go. Teenagers go extremely creative about accessories. As we label it as funky wear, this is a booming industry in India. Trinkets form bracelets, beads, clasp nose rings, cluster earrings, fake tattoos, nail painting, henna and bindis.

Carefree attitude and the spirit of life is seen in mix and match wears, trendy jackets, stoles with tassels, bandanas, hair colour, faux fur trims on high boots and elbow pads in amazing hues. Shoes and belts are sensitive to fashion demands and gadgets are trendy. Skirts go from long, to flares and short skirts from knee length to white mini skirts. Blouses come in tank tops and off shoulders for bold looks and classy colours in lilac and fuchsia in georgette or satin for a little conservative. The idea is to understand the venue of your day and dress accordingly.

Ethnic wear for teenagers demands lot of invention. Lehengas and Ghagras come in various colours like emerald green, pool blue and be it gota, zari or embellishments in pearl, crystals or sequins, teenagers seem to need more! The demand is insatiable in fusion wear with embroidered suits for boys and jackets too. It is remarkable to notice the teenagers skin deep in tradition at any Indian festival or celebration.

Though western trends such as japanese fashion seem to influence teenagers in all walks of life, it is the effort of designers in balancing the ethnicity of Indian fashion. The next time you need the latest hair colour, be sure to ask a teenager!

There is a tendency for teens to shop together, and whilst this may be great fun, is unlikely to result in a successful trip, except from the point of view of the retailer who will have quite a lot of your money at the end of the day. Instead, either shop alone, or with just one trusted friend who can offer you advice. The risk otherwise is that a group of teens will tend to be hooked more easily by the fashion adverts, trendy models and looks being promoted by the shops, rather than thinking about practicalities, cost or value for money.

Remember, any item you buy as a bargain is a waste of money if you can't think of anything to wear it with. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if you can come up with at least two or three items you already own which would go with the item you're considering buying. If you can't even think of two or three matches, then leave it. You'll only end up having to buy more clothes to match the new item, which defeats the whole point of getting a bargain in the first place.

Before you go out shopping, choose underwear and under garments carefully so that it is easier to see items as you would be wearing them. For example, if you're out to buy a new dress, then wear a strapless bra so that you can see the dress as it would really appear. It also helps if you spend a bit of extra time doing makeup and hair, because this will make it far easier for you to scrutinise yourself in the mirror when trying on new outfits.