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Top Teen Shopping Picks for the Week

I have a passion for teen clothes. Even though I'm past the point of bright short-shorts and spaghetti-strapped tank tops, I do love to buy them for others. And point everyone in the direction of great pieces! If you need a few ideas when shopping with a teen or if you are heading out for spring break vacation, you should take a look at some basic tops I hunted out at Wet Seal, with both "Dressing Up" and "Dressing Up" options for each!

My favorite tops this season are bright and fun. I love the extra patterns like checks, plaids, and even a little extra embroidery. With a simple skirt, your designs pop, and with something more refined, these bargain-rate pieces look a lot more costly. Take a look at what I've found for you.

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Surplus Plaid Babydoll Top, $15.50

The Plaid Babydoll Top from Wetseal is as stylish as it is affordable. It has a cool country flair but somehow manages to be at home with both denim and linen. Simple lines best complement this busy piece, so dig up some short shorts or a mini.

Dress It Up

Linen High Waist Shorts

These high-waisted shorts give your top a very blousy effect, which looks very cute with strappy sandals and an anklet! If you're the bikini type, this top works well with string types as well as your basic halters in plain coordinating colors.

Dress It Down

Perry Solid Short

Simple, fun shorts get you an "A+" every single time! Don't be afraid to push the envelope with some awesomely cool (and tiny) shorts that beg to be slipped on for pool lounging and couch lounging, too.

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Striped Bra Cup Cami, $15.50 How I adore this striped piece! If you're looking for something to maximize that bust or something to show off a little pre- spring break bronzing, I recommend this find from Wet Seal. It even has lightly padded bra cups for that extra boost!


Dress It Up

Satin Trim Trousers

There's no reason why something colorful shouldn't be paired with something very chic. You'll highlight the rainbow of colors in your top, while making it look like a little more refined. Perfect for hot nights out on spring break or layered underneath a wrap cardigan for work, with just the hem showing for a splash of color.

Dress It Down

Julie Skinny Jean

These jeans are basic and easy. Pull them on with flip flops on a day after the fun when you need to wing down. They're shapely but with a touch of stretch for ease.

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Embroidered Two-Pocket Tank Top, $22.50

Why not choose a top that's a little on the crunchy side this spring? This blue tank top comes encrusted with decorative designs and spells "F.U.N." It's definitely layering-worthy as well.


Dress It Up

High Waist Mini Thought that this top had a hippie vibe? Not anymore! You've joined the international jet-set crowd when you combine a bright white, trendy skirt with this soft pastel piece. Consider wearing it with a silk scarf, too.


Dress It Down

Brooklyn Bright Mini Rainbow bright, indeed! This skirt provides a welcome juxtaposition to your usual softer pastel wardrobe for springs. Take this top in another direction and see how things go.

Meieli Sawyer Detoni

Who Wears Short Shorts?

If the question is 'Who Wears Short Shorts?' Than the answer from any stylish diva would definitely be, yes, "We Wear Short Shorts!' Please pardon the singing and clichés of old TV commercials, but the truth of the matter is that shorts, especially short-shorts are in and are making the scene this season from beach wear to casual to believe it or not the office as well.

Right now there are two types of shorts that are taking center stage. The mini shorts that just barely grace the bottom of the derriere, also known as Daisy Dukes. These ultra short hot pants are everywhere right now and have even been paired with summer blazers and sophisticated pumps for an office appropriate look.

Although these shorter versions of the classic shorts look better on thinner, tighter frames and average length legs, this trend has become so popular that everyone is wearing them and it is so catchy that basically everyone looks good in them. It's almost like if you're not wearing Daisy Dukes than you are not stylish. However, paired with long, lean tops and great accessories these shorts that usually come in prints and plaids are great afternoon and beach ensembles.

The second type of short that is hot right now is the city shorts. These are much longer in length and are cut very thin in the leg-straight leg. Given a much sophisticated look, pair these classic shorts with chunky metallic or black or white belts and thick bracelets and wedge heel sandals and you will steal the scene. The trick to this look is to appear perfectly polished. Make sure your city shorts are pressed with clean classic lines and creases and keep the color scheme simple. Think nautical with this style which looks better in classic navy's, whites and reds. For the more colorful route opt for the mini shorts which come is a large array of hot pinks, lime greens, spunky oranges and various mixtures of plaids, prints and florals.
Stores like Express and Lerner New York often do promotions on their shorts in the summer and give away several coupons for a certain dollar amount of the specific short they are spotlighting that week. Check online for the best deals and make sure that you say 'Yes, I wear short shorts!' this summer.

by Tiffany J. Prewitt