Oh, tweens... Whether they're your child, grandchild, cousin, niece/nephew, shopping for them can easily turn into an absolute nightmare. You rack your brain, trying to find exactly when this "big shift" happened. One day, they were happy wearing matching smocked dresses, then all of a sudden, they woke up, a tween with opinions.
Parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles/cousins, it is not easy finding them an outfit that's cool and trendy, while also satisfying your rule of being age-appropriate and comfortable. If you're looking to skip the mall meltdown, you're in the right place! Wrightsville Avenue Boutique is the premier spot for finding styles that you and your tween will love. Check out our collection for tweens, specially curated for these tough "in-between" stages.
Her "Main Character Energy" Styles
Our first highlight is a staff favorite at Wrightsville Ave, Lola and the Boys! This brand is the ultimate cheat code for finding styles that you and your little lady will both love.
The sweetest details, from whimsical embellishments, fabulous rhinestones, and sparkling sequins, are our favorite parts of our Lola and the Boys pieces, and their glittery, expressive style makes this brand one of the most loved in our entire boutique.
These pieces are just "extra" enough to make your little girl completely obsess over them, without looking gaudy, over-the-top, or way too much. Durable, kid-friendly fabric means that she can wear these pieces anywhere, from school to the playground to an afternoon at the mall.
Lola and the Boys outfits are so popular because they give your little one that "TikTok Trendy" aesthetic she craves, while still having silhouettes and fits that are 100% age-appropriate. Find your tween girl's next favorite outfit from Lola and the Boys here!
Boutique Note: Lola and the Boys is a favorite brand amongst our friends, family, and customers. Pieces go fast, so act quickly if you find an outfit you love. Not available in the size you need? No worries, we regularly get more shipments from Lola and the Boys every season.
The Effortless Cool Kid Vibe
So, as you can probably tell, Lola and the Boys is defs one of our most-loved designers at Wrightsville Ave! That being said, not every tween is a huge fan of the sparkle and shine and sequins of Lola and the Boys. If that's the case with your tween, no worries! We have a huge selection of styles that embody cool, coastal, sporty energy that your kiddo will love wearing.
One of our favorite low-key, cool kid brands at the boutique is Tiny Whales! This kids' apparel brand started up in sunny SoCal, with an aesthetic strongly inspired by the nostalgia they had for their youth. Their clothes are high-quality, durable, and (most importantly) super cool! These are pieces with personality that aren't too "in your face," perfect for letting your little one show off their individuality with fun prints and patterns that aren't too "loud."
Tiny Whales' graphic tees and shorts are great as standalone pieces, and they're versatile enough to mix and match with ease. Throwing a Tiny Whales graphic tee over a swimsuit after a long beach day, or paired with some denim cutoffs is the perfect way to give your kid a style that says "I didn't try too hard, but yeah, I still look awesome."
An even better bonus? Tiny Whales isn't tween-exclusive. They have styles for toddlers, little kids, big kids, and teens, too!
Whether you're dressing your tween son or daughter, our selection of Tiny Whales apparel is the perfect place to start your search for the perfect outfit!
Budget-Appropriate Bling
Now you need the perfect finishing touches for your tween's outfit, but accessorizing someone that age isn't the easiest! Your tween wants to accessorize like mom, but she does not need to start off wearing your real gold hoops, your expensive jewelry, or your MAC lipstick. Our perfect solution is Super Smalls accessories for kids!
We've all seen the over-bedazzled headbands, the sequin sunglasses where all the stones fall off in seconds, and the crummy, fragile rings from big box stores, but Super Smalls is not like the big box stores. Our Super Smalls collection lives at the intersection of "sparkly" and "sensible." The accessories have just the right amount of shine to make your tween fall in love with it, but it's not so blinged out that she'll feel like a "little kid" wearing it.
Tween girls are also at the age where they're starting to want to learn about skincare and makeup. If your little one is at that point, check out a new instant favorite at Wrightsville Ave Boutique, the Super Smalls' Create Your Own Body Lotion kit! While you're moisturizing and doing your skincare routine, your tween can join along and practice her own routine, with lotion that she made and decorated all by herself!
If she's experimenting with makeup, there's no need to take her to Sephora. Super Smalls' Makeup Kit. This is a product aimed more towards girls rather than tweens, but it's still a great way to introduce makeup to her. The powder is translucent, the mascara goes on clear, and the lipstick is pink but has a sheer application.
The best part? Super Smalls is famous for only using the most kid-friendly ingredients in their products. Harsh chemicals, parabens, nuts, gluten, and all sorts of other ingredients in adults' skincare products can damage your tweens sensitive, developing skin, so you can rest easy knowing your little beauty guru is staying safe while having fun--all without having to pay Gucci prices!
Check out our entire collection of Super Smalls accessories here!
Upgrade Their Style
As you can see, Wrightsville Ave Boutique is the destination for anyone trying to dress their tween. Stop by after your next trip to Wrightsville Beach! Make it fun, head to Mayfaire after a morning by the shore, grab a drink from Drift Coffee next door, and browse our tween collection. We'll help you navigate their awkward "inbetweensie" wardrobe era without a problem!
Not a local? Not a problem. You can shop our entire collection for girls online here.
If your tween has grown up and turned into a full-fledged teen, you can find her next favorite fit in our teen girls' collection here.
