Cool Enough for School: Shop Teen Clothing Around the Main Line
Boost your teen's aesthetic with a few cool, back-to-school pieces from these local clothing boutiques
Remember how easy clothes shopping was when your kids were little? Even if they were picky or sensitive about fabric, it was a fairly straightforward process: drop into the kids’ section at any retail clothing store, find their size, and let them pick a few things they like.
If you’re a parent of a teenager however, you know that shopping for teen clothing is a whole new frontier. Things like style, aesthetic, and what other kids are wearing play a major role in what they will wear. Therefore it might be time to expand your shopping horizons.
To help you find cool teen clothing, we came up with this list of local boutiques as an alternative to shopping online. They offer a curated selection of apparel and accessories, cherry picked for your budding fashion maven. So if you’re looking for some new places to shop for teen clothing, make a day of it and check out these Main Line-area shops.
Main Line Fashionista
31 Paoli Plaza, Paoli
Stylist Ashley Meyer, seen on QVC, Fox, ABC, and CBS, operates this bastion of women’s fashion in Paoli. She’s got denim in every wash, rise, and length to suit whatever your teen is looking to wear, plus snazzy tops, sweaters, and tees. Looking to dress up? You’ll find a lovely selection of dresses and evening wear, too. Customers rave about the welcoming atmosphere and super helpful staff.
Shibe Vintage Sports
106 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne
1518 Paoli Pike, West Chester
137 South 13th Street, Philadelphia
Shibe Vintage Sports sells vintage-inspired Philly sports apparel at their retail locations, online, and at pop-ups in the area. Founded by sports fans with a passion for sports history, Shibe features well-known brands, as well as their own unique designs by local artists.
Out There Outfitters
123 N Wayne Avenue, Wayne
Geared for active and outdoorsy-types, Out There Outfitters carries clothing and gear for men, women, teens, and kids. Find quality brands like Patagonia and a selection of lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories for everyday style and comfort. Owners Sarah and Heidi have a deep appreciation for nature, which is reflected in the shop aesthetic and inventory. You can usually find an assortment of Philly sports team gear as well.
Lunachick
116 E Lancaster Avenue, Wayne
10 Swamp Road, Newtown
832 N Bethlehem Pk, Lower Gwynedd Township
Sixteen years ago, Lunachick opened its doors to give mothers and daughters a clothes shopping experience they can enjoy together. It’s a place to shop for elevated basics, on-trend pieces, and perfect-fit jeans within a positive, no-pressure atmosphere. Pop into Lunachick for trendy dresses, tops, jeans, and accessories for women. Now in three locations around the Philly area, Lunachick gets great reviews for its helpful staff who are happy to help with your back to school, and year-round shopping.
Plato’s Closet
27 Paoli Plaza, Paoli
187 Lincoln Highway, Exton
1991 Sproul Road, Broomall
Bring your eco-conscious, thrift-shopping enthusiast to one of the Plato’s Closet locations in our area for sustainable and affordable teen clothing. Each Plato’s Closet store buys and sells gently-used name brand clothes, shoes and accessories, so your teen can find affordable new looks. Plus shoppers can make a little cash by giving their old stuff a second life. Although Plato’s Closet has more than 500 individually owned and operated locations, each location is individually owned and operated so you can feel good about shopping small.
Faherty Suburban Square
60 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore
Inspired by the beach and first launched in California, the Faherty brand offers a laid-back vibe with sustainable, high-quality, natural fabrics. Their store in Suburban Square features high-end, casual-cool clothes for men, women, and kids in a simple and rustic space.
Refinery
131 Bridge Street, Suite 3B, Phoenixville
Stop in to the cozy little boutique that is Refinery for a personalized styling experience or browse the racks on your own. However you like to shop, you’ll find a curated assortment of unique and fashionable clothes and accessories. From boho to punk, to denim and dressy, there’s plenty of style options packed into this Phoenixville fashion outpost.
Weitzenkorns
220 Bridge Street, Phoenixville
The Weitzenkorn family has been selling apparel since 1864. First located in Pottstown, the company now maintains an impeccably cool shop in Phoenixville. This hipster haven features an array of clothing for style-conscious dudes with brands like Vuori, Faherty, and more. True to its roots, the store offers a full line of menswear from casual to button-down clothing, as well as swimwear, outerwear, shoes, and accessories.
Lead photo courtesy of Luna Chick.
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