If you have a teenager, you're probably familiar with the feeling of being disrespected: Your teen rolls their eyes, sighs deeply, no longer laughs at your jokes, goes straight to their room and closes the door, or seems to argue with you all the time. You feel triggered: Your once-compliant child is becoming a stranger. Or your parental authority is threatened. You may sense that some of this disrespect is related to growing up, to your teen's desire to run their own life, make their own decisions.

Fashion matters more to young people now than at any other time in history, that means teen clothes have to do a lot more than just keep us warm and dry. People want great designs that stand out, materials that are well crafted and the same kind of choice that adults get to enjoy when shopping for new looks. Not only does fashion matter to young people, it also changes pretty quickly and keeping up can be a challenge. This quick guide offers a few handy tips on how you can stay ahead of the game when it comes to the latest trendy teen clothes.

In this week's Teen Talk column, a young adult explains how clothing plays an important role as teens navigate social trends and explore their identity. A large part of the transition from childhood to adolescence is learning to make decisions and handle new responsibilities. While your teen may bemoan more chores around the house or a growing workload in school, one area where many are excited to explore their newfound freedom is dressing themselves.

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