Teen Clothing Trends: What the Kids These Days Are Wearing

This '70s trend has made its way to the teens of 2020. Wide leg jeans are timeless and can be worn with a simple sweater or tie-dye crop top (more on tie-dye below). Mom jeans and dad jeans should be replaced with a pair of these cool jeans.

When they’re not in sweats, teen guys favor the style of these work pants. Cut in a straight leg fit with a raw edge cropped hem, these Dickies UO Exclusive Cutoff 874 Work Pants are throwback Dickies with a modern edge that he can rock with that flannel.

Boring bucket hat? The teens don’t know about those. If 2019 was the year of the Sherpa in jacket form, then 2020 has made way for the fluffy, bear-like fabric to expand to accessories. Bucket hats are great for covering bad hair days or just making entire outfits feel cool and retro.

He can top off his throwback '90s style with this bold Adidas bucket hat. Fluffy and suede-lined, this sherpa hat feels cozy both inside and out.

Teens are dressing up the relaxed vibes of Sherpa and sneakers this year with jewelry. They’re layering on chains with their initials and nameplate necklaces for a personalized touch.

We hate to break it to the kids, but Air Force 1 sneakers have always been on trend (just ask rapper Nelly about his hit song, “Air Force Ones” from 2002). But teens are wearing them 24/7 now and these chic sneakers are having a moment. Classic white always does the job, but there are literally dozens of colorways for teen boys and girls to choose from.

Stellar sunnies are the perfect addition to their selfie-style videos. TikTok stars are obsessed with funky 1990s-inspired frames, like these modern geometric aviators.

Basic puffer jackets are still all the rage, but they’re being updated in a range of colors, like orange, the slickest black, and powder blue. One of the cold weather’s best trends. They'll go perfectly with all those athleisure looks they’ve been mastering.

This Fuel Ultra-Lite Puffy Tote in a neon orange is great for the beach, school, travel, and shopping. Don't miss out on this stylish statement!

Basic puffer jackets are perfect for his casual wardrobe, but they’re being updated in a range of colors, like this Pull&Bear one in yellow, or other brights, like orange and blue.

Flannels are always a cozy option for the fall and winter, but for 2020, you’ll find the button-up staple styled to go with punk, urban, classic, and feminine looks. Teens are wearing flannels tied around the waist, open over a white T-shirt, extra large with biker shorts, and even tied at the front waist for an updated twist.

This classic Standard Cloth Vintage Acid Wash Flannel Button-Down Shirt, has been given an acid wash treatment for a vintage appeal he'll love.

Tie-dye has been one of the biggest trends that started during the summer of 2020, and it’s not letting up — especially with teens. You’ll find it on loungewear and accessories like tube socks, hats, and even sneakers. They’re doing the trend in darker tones for cool-weather looks.