Teens & College Students: What do you look for in clothing/accessories?

Question

Please describe, in as much detail as possible, what you look for in clothing, primarily t-shirts/tops/sweatshirts. Do you value the texture over the design? What do you want your clothing to say about you? Is it more important for the message on your clothing to be funny/quirky/meaningless or express a strong view point of yours? Does the name brand/designer of your clothing matter and why or why not? In your answer please mention your gender and age. Thanks.

Answer 1

I try not to look at labels but I am a label whore. I will buy something if it is designer even if it is ugly. It's bad and a waste of money but I can't help myself. Other then that I will also go to a secondhand market to buy vintage and what I think is cute even if it has no label.

Answer 2

I'm a 17-year-old girl. I'll just go down your list of questions and answer them :)

I look for something that fits well and makes my body look good. Preferrably, something that I feel comfortable in. Material should be comfortable, not itchy or sticky or anything like that.

I value texture and design about equally.

My clothing should not tell people EVERYTHING about me but it should give them some idea of what kind of person I am.

I usually would rather not have messages on my clothing, but when I do - I would prefer the message to be funny/quirky.

The name brand does not matter if the clothing looks the way I want it to because then I feel like I look good and I'm comfortable. However, honestly, sometimes the name brand does make me feel more comfortable with what I'm wearing and therefore, it does make some difference. It depends on the article of clothing.

Hope that helped :)

Answer 3

My personal description fo what I look for:

Yes I agree with the first answer I am a label whore.

I look for:

Pretty Lace camis
Basic things(solid plain tees, tanks, thermals...)
Fitted tees
Nothing baggy
Polos
Baby dolls
Career jackets
Kimonos
Tunics
Pinafore dresses
cute small dresses

FOR THE MOST PART, ANYTHING WITH:
Lace
Tweed
Plaid
Polka dots
UNclashing stripes
A tie, or ribbon
Eyelet
Satin
Crochet
Bows
Hearts
Pearls
Animal print
Herringbone
Chiffon
tulle
Pointelle
Flowy ruffles
Houndstooth

BOTTOMS:
Denim mini skirts
Leggings
Skinny jeans
Low rise jeans
Shorter shorts
Double cuffed capris
Ripped/destroyed pants.
Sweatpants.
Pencil skirts
Bermudas

SHOES:
Uggs
Colorful flip flops
Springy Espadrilles
Birkenstocks
Ballet flats
Leather flip flops
Slingbacks
Wedges
Peep toe

OTHER:
Beaded necklaces
Dangly earrings
Clutches
big chunky woven belts

I Incorperate color into my outfits.
I love all color schemes, tropical, pastel, earthy....they all have their uses and positive points.

I love A-symmetrical designs...Makes it so much more intresting

I try to send MANY messages it always changes. My outfits can send messages of:

Signs of spring
Clasiccness
Well-put together
Trim/neat/clean cut
Feminine
Gentle
Bold
Sophisticated.....

1/2 sleeve shirts,V neck,Scoop neck, and boatneck shirts. I LOVE these, they add more intrest and allow layering to occur. Layering makes an outfit prettier and more intresting.

Ribbon in hair adds playfullness and color!


Basically I buy anything cute which is a different definition for EVERYONE!!!

Oh yah, I'm female and 14

Answer 4

I'm a 15 year old girl and when it comes to clothing I like something that looks and feels good. It has too be comfortable yet fashionable.

I think both the texture and the design are important. If something doesn't feel good your not likely to wear the same goes for the design if you don't like how it's designed you wont wear it.

I want my clothing to partly show my personality its important to have a much more personal and individual look.

I think its more important for their to be a funny quirky or message on clothing rather than my point of view.

The brand of my clothing doesn't matter because I believe that it costs to much to buy brand names and I don't like being labeled although I think boys care far greater for brand names.

Answer 5

I'm 18, and a girl.

My biggest things I look for in clothes are functionality, durability, and then style. I want my clothes to not wear out, be easy to wear, and to look nice. A strong, soft fabric like good fleece is one of my favorites, as well as things lined in flannel. I get cold easily, so warmth is important, even in 70 degree weather. I want to be able to do anything and be prepared for anything and not have to worry if my clothes are suited for it. So I don't wear anything flouncy, baggy sleeved, lacy, etc.

As for designs, I tend towards plain clothing with no design or logo, or else something small. I'm fond of artsy things like pictures, though, more than words on tops. Otherwise, I either want a clever message that shows my personality (like many in-joke video game shirts) or something with just one word that fits me well.

The brand and designer of my clothes has no factor to me. The only thing that matters about that is whether the tag is itchy, and if the logo of the designer is displayed. I hate brand name logos with very few exceptions, so that's almost always a turn off.

Hope that helps.

Answer 6

22/F

I love for clothes that are cute and cheap. I mostly shop at Old Navy or those clothes in little, privately owned shops. It doesn't matter about looking cool, because I am at the age where I don't care what anyone thinks. I will not spend more on a designer lable. I have buy 3 shirts for the price of one designer one. I am a poor college student, so the quality of the product and the price is what I look for in clothes.

Answer 7

I am a female and im in my early teens. I like t-shirts that are actually good fabric, not ones that are so thin, you wear it once and its twice the size. I don't really like tops that have messages on them. sometimes they look cute or the message is funny, but I dont really prefer those. But if I were to choose one, I would like the message to express a strong view point. I do like brand names on tops, though...LOL. Not like it matters so much, but I just like that its there, because people will know that its from an expensive store or whatever. I hope this helps...

Answer 8

The main thing I look for in clothes is length. I'm LDS, and am more modest when it comes to clothing. I know many others who are this way as well, and it is very frustrating to go shopping and not find anything to the knee, no midriff, or with sleeves, especially when it comes to dresses and formal wear. I like the layering of long camis under shirts.

Answer 9

Hi, I'm 19 and female.
I like my clothing to be comfortable and modest. I want my clothing to say that I have it all together, but that I am also approachable and friendly. I like to dress casually, but then again I also like to dress up. So, yah. Oh, most of the time I don't wear sayings. Instead I like to wear pretty, or interesting designs.

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