Where do I find “cool” clothes for my teenaged daughter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For baggy pants, you get men’s jeans from a thrift store and then cinch the waist with a belt or shoe lace. I’m surprised she doesn’t want crop tops.

My daughter does this, though she bought men’s jeans from Walmart. Holds them up with a shoelace.

She will not buy from Romwe, Shein, or Yesstyle because of child labor. It as so much easier to shop for her when she liked American Eagle! Every piece of clothing takes so long to select and order now.

[Anonymous]

My daughter sounds like yours. She has ordered a bunch of stuff like that lately from Amazon and has been pleased with the quality.

[Anonymous]

It is odd that your daughter wants her mom to find her "cool" clothes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For baggy pants, you get men’s jeans from a thrift store and then cinch the waist with a belt or shoe lace. I’m surprised she doesn’t want crop tops.

My daughter does this, though she bought men’s jeans from Walmart. Holds them up with a shoelace.

She will not buy from Romwe, Shein, or Yesstyle because of child labor. It as so much easier to shop for her when she liked American Eagle! Every piece of clothing takes so long to select and order now.

Your post led me to google a bit. From my research it does not seem to me like those companies are among the biggest offenders. Could you please share some links? I would appreciate it a lot and am glad someone has brought up ethical fashion here. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

If you're concerned about child labor, I'd be a lot more worried about GAP companies, H&M, Forever21, Nike, Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Abercrombie.

Shein and Romwe are different brands from the same Chinese company, and so if you're considering ethical impacts, I'd put them in the same category as pretty much any other Chinese company.

Yesstyle sells Japanese and South Korean brands. Totally different. I'm not aware of any complaints about the labor practices of their brands. The entire global supply chain is pretty tainted with child labor, so I wouldn't say there's nothing there, but no more than any other company.

I can see the fast-fashion critique applied to Shein/Romwe, however. I don't think it applies to Yesstyle the same way -- no more than any new clothing tbh.

If you want to be ethical, nothing beats re-using / thrifting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Pacific Sun, Brandy Melville (crop tops are in, but there are sweatshirts and other tops). I love Aerie, very neutral, comfortable but stylish stuff. Good luck.

Brandy is out. Last summer was the peak. The girls are wearing other brands now.

Thank God! That is like child-sized clothing. My tall, average sized kids couldn't wait that if they wanted to (which they don't).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're concerned about child labor, I'd be a lot more worried about GAP companies, H&M, Forever21, Nike, Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Abercrombie.

Shein and Romwe are different brands from the same Chinese company, and so if you're considering ethical impacts, I'd put them in the same category as pretty much any other Chinese company.

Yesstyle sells Japanese and South Korean brands. Totally different. I'm not aware of any complaints about the labor practices of their brands. The entire global supply chain is pretty tainted with child labor, so I wouldn't say there's nothing there, but no more than any other company.

I can see the fast-fashion critique applied to Shein/Romwe, however. I don't think it applies to Yesstyle the same way -- no more than any new clothing tbh.

If you want to be ethical, nothing beats re-using / thrifting.

With the exception that you’re taking away clothing option from families that really need those clothes as opposed to families like yours who can afford to shop elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're concerned about child labor, I'd be a lot more worried about GAP companies, H&M, Forever21, Nike, Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Abercrombie.

Shein and Romwe are different brands from the same Chinese company, and so if you're considering ethical impacts, I'd put them in the same category as pretty much any other Chinese company.

Yesstyle sells Japanese and South Korean brands. Totally different. I'm not aware of any complaints about the labor practices of their brands. The entire global supply chain is pretty tainted with child labor, so I wouldn't say there's nothing there, but no more than any other company.

I can see the fast-fashion critique applied to Shein/Romwe, however. I don't think it applies to Yesstyle the same way -- no more than any new clothing tbh.

If you want to be ethical, nothing beats re-using / thrifting.

With the exception that you’re taking away clothing option from families that really need those clothes as opposed to families like yours who can afford to shop elsewhere.

You aren't taking anything away from anyone. The thrift store model is that the thrifts sell clothing to MC/UMC teens and bargain hunters and they use the money to fund charity causes.

[Anonymous]

My artsy 11 year old made a ton of her own clothes. She took sewing after school and made really cool stuff, even if the seams were uneven or unfinished. She has some thrift store finds, some of my clothes, and stuff from Zara, gap (esp jeans), and other brands. She’s eclectic in her sourcing but has a definite style.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're concerned about child labor, I'd be a lot more worried about GAP companies, H&M, Forever21, Nike, Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Abercrombie.

Shein and Romwe are different brands from the same Chinese company, and so if you're considering ethical impacts, I'd put them in the same category as pretty much any other Chinese company.

Yesstyle sells Japanese and South Korean brands. Totally different. I'm not aware of any complaints about the labor practices of their brands. The entire global supply chain is pretty tainted with child labor, so I wouldn't say there's nothing there, but no more than any other company.

I can see the fast-fashion critique applied to Shein/Romwe, however. I don't think it applies to Yesstyle the same way -- no more than any new clothing tbh.

If you want to be ethical, nothing beats re-using / thrifting.

With the exception that you’re taking away clothing option from families that really need those clothes as opposed to families like yours who can afford to shop elsewhere.

You aren't taking anything away from anyone. The thrift store model is that the thrifts sell clothing to MC/UMC teens and bargain hunters and they use the money to fund charity causes.

Keep telling yourself that

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're concerned about child labor, I'd be a lot more worried about GAP companies, H&M, Forever21, Nike, Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Abercrombie.

Shein and Romwe are different brands from the same Chinese company, and so if you're considering ethical impacts, I'd put them in the same category as pretty much any other Chinese company.

Yesstyle sells Japanese and South Korean brands. Totally different. I'm not aware of any complaints about the labor practices of their brands. The entire global supply chain is pretty tainted with child labor, so I wouldn't say there's nothing there, but no more than any other company.

I can see the fast-fashion critique applied to Shein/Romwe, however. I don't think it applies to Yesstyle the same way -- no more than any new clothing tbh.

If you want to be ethical, nothing beats re-using / thrifting.

With the exception that you’re taking away clothing option from families that really need those clothes as opposed to families like yours who can afford to shop elsewhere.

You aren't taking anything away from anyone. The thrift store model is that the thrifts sell clothing to MC/UMC teens and bargain hunters and they use the money to fund charity causes.

Keep telling yourself that

There is more than enough used clothing to go around and stores are overwhelmed with donations of usable brand name clothing. We NEED more people, not less, buying it and keeping it out of landfills.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you're concerned about child labor, I'd be a lot more worried about GAP companies, H&M, Forever21, Nike, Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Abercrombie.

Shein and Romwe are different brands from the same Chinese company, and so if you're considering ethical impacts, I'd put them in the same category as pretty much any other Chinese company.

Yesstyle sells Japanese and South Korean brands. Totally different. I'm not aware of any complaints about the labor practices of their brands. The entire global supply chain is pretty tainted with child labor, so I wouldn't say there's nothing there, but no more than any other company.

I can see the fast-fashion critique applied to Shein/Romwe, however. I don't think it applies to Yesstyle the same way -- no more than any new clothing tbh.

If you want to be ethical, nothing beats re-using / thrifting.

With the exception that you’re taking away clothing option from families that really need those clothes as opposed to families like yours who can afford to shop elsewhere.

I have millions in the bank because I know how to find a good bargain.

[Anonymous]

Our DD went with Korean and Japanese styles from YesStyle.com because it was kind of unique and she liked how they looked on her. It's a rather well-established Asian fashion site.

https://www.yesstyle.com/en/women-clothing/list.html/bcc.14071_bpt.46#/bt=37&pn=2&s=10&snt=11&l=1&sb=158&bcc=14071&bpt=46

[Anonymous]

One more thought.

Our DD (who wants to study fashion after high school) likes some of the Street Style sites from Seoul and Tokyo, like Style-Arena, and then goes to buy some of the clothes on YesStyle. Can get some unique looks that aren't that expensive and look trendy.

https://www.style-arena.jp/en/tokyo-streetstyle/harajuku
https://www.style-arena.jp/en/tokyo-streetstyle/shibuya

[Anonymous]

Prettylittlething has the baggy pants she’s looking for...sadly paired with tiny tops that are cute but may make her happier than they make you! Think 90s fly girl. My DD shops there and she and her sister also do tons of thrifting. With the latter it is so cheap that they don’t hesitate to hack off/sew/recombine to even bedazzle their finds.

Unif also has interesting stuff but as a PP said, it ain’t cheap.