Lingerie to Teenagers
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What is lingerie to teenagers? How should you go about purchasing lingerie for someone in high school or college? Stick to fun designs, bright colors, or go for the basics.
What Is Lingerie to Teenagers
Lingerie for teens is fun, it's cute, it's carefree, and it features everything from push-up bras to rolled-up lounge pants and camis. It's usually either very basic, such as a nude-colored first bra, or frivolous, like a hot pink padded bra with black polka dots. While there may be a lacy cami and boy short set here and there, the undeniably sexy little underthings are generally saved for later.
The First Bra
Some girls get their first bra in middle school, often a training bra, but others wait until early high school to find theirs. In some cases, a girl in high school may feel behind her peers in development and want a push-up bra or a padded bra. You can find these within the lingerie lines that cater to teens like Aerie and PINK. You can also find first bras at major department stores, but the designs may be more basic than those found in stores that are directed toward the teen market.
Cute Camis and More
Camis are forever one of the most versatile things a girl can have in her wardrobe, and to teens, they're perhaps even more versatile than usual. She can layer two bright camisoles and pair them with a pair of brightly colored shorts in the summer. She can hide one under her sweater for an extra layer of warmth. And of course she can pair one with her panties or pajama bottoms to sleep in. If anyone can get away with wearing simple camis with blue jeans in public, it's a teenager.
Speaking of going out in public in pajamas and lingerie, lounge pants and cute pajama pants that fit well are important in a teenager's wardrobe. Again, in college towns, you'll see students out and about, buying groceries, shoe shopping, and running general errands in their pajamas.
If you're giving lingerie to teenagers, consider giving them items like these: Tasteful camis and pajama bottoms or lounge pants that are presentable in public (or just the dorm halls if they tend to like to dress up a little whenever they go out).
Where to Shop
Perhaps one of the most well-known brands of lingerie for young college students (high schoolers love it, too!) is Victoria's Secret PINK. Not only are there adorable lounge pants in bright colors with "PINK" imprinted across the butt, there are brightly colored and patterned bras (some padded, some not), camisoles that can be worn as underwear or paired with the lounge pants to create a complete casual look for hanging out around the dorms or the apartment. In some cases, that "lingerie" might even make it to an 8:00 a.m. class—as the outfit—if they have on a pair of lounge pants and a cami.
You can also look into the selection of lingerie for teens at Aerie] by American Eagle. You'll find pajama pants, tees, tanks, camis, panties (including tangas and cheekys the recipient is sure to love!), push-up bras, convertible bras, and more. If you're shopping online and you can't decide what to buy, be sure to check out their list of top ten must haves for guidance.
Another place to check is Lingerie Mart. Some of the items listed here are a little on the sexy side of things for young teens, but there are also several pajama sets featuring shorts and pants with camis. They are priced for teen budgets, too, so if you're planning on just suggesting stores with lingerie for young people, you could start here.
Giving Lingerie to Teens
When giving lingerie to teenagers, bright colors and basics are two obvious ways to go. Think "cute" rather than overtly sexy and you're on the right track. If you're shopping for anything more than a cami, a pair of boxer shorts (for a girl or a guy), a robe, or simple panties, you may be best served to take the teen shopping with you—especially in the case of bras because of the difference in sizing between brands that sometimes occurs.
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