Over recent years, shopping trends have evolved, with changes in preferences, especially among young people. Many are more conscious of responsible consumerism and the issues with poorly-made clothes that don’t last or are based on smaller versions of generic adult sizing.
There are dozens of websites and brands teens might love for their summery shorts and cute crops. However, parents are increasingly finding that teens and tweens care deeply about the climate, want to choose clothes from brands whose values echo their own, and prioritize beautifully made clothes that fit perfectly.
With this in mind, if you’re looking for the ideal girls' cotton shorts for your daughter and want to ensure you’re choosing clothes she’d happily pick for herself, we’ve put together some tips and hints!
Buying Shorts for Your Teen or Tween: How to Get It Right
We know that working out how to find comfortable teen shorts your girl will genuinely love and want to wear can seem like a minefield–not just because you’ll want to buy from a quality brand with locally-produced clothing but also because you need shorts that match your daughter’s personal sense of style and fashion. As specialists in clothing designed and produced specifically for young girls, our first advice is to avoid anything with standardized sizing, especially if your daughter is one of the thousands who don’t fit into a conventional mold!
Modern brands recognize that girls come in countless shapes, sizes, heights, and leg lengths. This is why at Yellowberry, we use accurate measurements (with 'standard' age ranges for reference) to help ensure you select the correct size without any guesswork.
Next, it's worth thinking about cuts, fits, and styles because although we can share some advice about how to style teen girl shorts, it’s equally important that you choose clothes based on your daughter’s unique personality and the types of clothes she feels most confident wearing.
Comparing Fabrics and Fits in Girls’ Shorts
Both fabrics and the cut of shorts play a big part in garments that are kind and gentle for sensitive young skin. The best shorts won’t ride up or down, will sit just right on the waistband without digging in, and will be long enough without being too long–a formula that’s just as complex as it sounds!
Here are some of the many aspects we think about when we design every pair of girls' shorts across the Yellowberry ranges:
- How well will the fabric hold up to busy days? Can it offer breathability and moisture wicking without bunching or wrinkling after a short time of wear?
- Can the fabric be easily washed and cleaned without any fiddly care instructions?
- What inseam size will work best at each height, providing ample coverage without restricting movement or being overly baggy?
Our starring fabric is organic cotton because it performs in softness, shape, and quality. It's also simple to wash and dries beautifully without heat and becomes even softer and comfier to wear over time, providing amazing longevity and value per wear.
How to Pick the Right Colors or Prints in Girls’ Shorts
Last but not least, we'd think about the types of colors and shades your daughter wears most or is more likely to choose for herself, as this is a great way to ensure the shorts you select are both comfy, long-lasting, fit nicely, and also fit in with the rest of her wardrobe.
Mix-and-match colors are a signature here at Yellowberry, and you'll find everything from classic, timeless, and goes-with-anything hues like pastel pinks and bright whites in our Bliss Cotton Short to pops of vibrant, energetic color in the Stryker x YB range and neutral, pretty shades in our Midtown Short collection.
If you're stuck, head to your teen's closet and scan the clothes she's worn most recently. You'll very likely see a clear preference or color theme that will help you make a great choice!