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1. J. Crew is for the tween that wants to know "what to wear now" including simple basics and cozy athleisure that are fashionable while still being functionable.
2. Target brings its own in-house brands offering everything from everyday basics and trendy statement pieces for your child to feel ~snazzy~ in without burning a hole in your wallet.
3. H&M brings a selection of clean-cut basics ideal for layering and stocking up on their more dressy pieces — or cutting down on your tween's graphic tee collection.
4. Athleta presents a sleek selection of quality athletic apparel that your sporty kid will be proudly wearing to soccer practice (or during their next Saturday morning cartoon session).
5. Zara is *the* store for the fashion-obsessed tween that prefers to stay up-to-date with all the latest trends. Your spiffy kid will certainly love the various statement pieces prepared to have them looking ~too cool for school~.
6. Old Navy is a classic option as there's literally something for everyone (including parents), and at super affordable prices. The store basically grows with your child as it offers children and adult clothing in a wide range of sizes.
7. PacSun will be your skater tween's new favorite store as it provides a wide selection of clothing (including gender-neutral options!) that have a more carefree surfer vibe for the free-spirit in your life.
8. Abercrombie & Fitch features its own kid's section of everyday essentials to on-trend pieces for the tween that wants to switch up the stores they visit, but you may not be quite ready to exit the kid's section.
9. Justice wants girls to look good in comfort, which is why they have such a nice selection of sleepover wear, athleisure, training bras, and stretchy denim to help get them through the school day in style.
10. Tiny Whales was created by a husband and wife duo who takes inspiration from their youth to create handmade everyday wear that expresses your child's unique personality.
11. Hollister aims to create ~carefree~ styles in an effort to help your child feel more comfortable in their skin both in school and hanging out with their friends.
12. Good Seed Apparel has a passion for the outdoors and nature that they take beyond their stylish unisex clothing designs. For every purchase made, they will also donate to trees.org to continue planting good seeds in the ground.
13. Nordstrom has all the designer brands for your tween to feel more like a teen (without growing them up too fast). Their variety of must-have essentials also wants to provide quality items ~for less~ so you (and your bank account) won't be staring at the receipt later in horror.
14. Macy's has brand names for a fraction of the price for basically any event whether it's a trip to the movies or a fancy family dinner, so you can focus on quantity without sacrificing quality.
15. Nadia Girl has that ~groovy~ feel-good sense of style that aims to help your young tween feel more empowered with a variety of comfort-focused clothes.
16. Kohl's brings affordable picks by the brand itself that are both cute and won't have you cringing at checkout when you see the total price.
17. Gap wants to allow your tween to express their style with clothing designed to be versatile and last a while, so they can go from playtime to brunch with the grandparents with minimal outfit changes.
18. Brandy Melville is known for their one-size-fits-all clothing for the preppy-wannabe tween in your life. Think tennis skirts, sweater vests, and floral dresses.
19. Forever21, unlike the name may suggest, will not have your tween looking 21-years-old. In fact, there is a kids section chalked full of trendy picks ranging from comfy band tees to chic turtlenecks that'll appeal to a range of tastes.
20. Amazon literally seems to carry everything, which includes clothing that basically fits every budget. Upgrade your child's wardrobe from kids clothing to the in-between tween style from the *endless* options that will have you scrolling for hours.
21. American Eagle will have your tween dressed to impress and ready for whatever the day holds. It's the best of both worlds!
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