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Now that temps are heating up, it’s understandable if your tween wants to live in fun, breezy dresses that help her stay cool and look cool all summer long. If you’re not quite sure where to shop for tween dresses, look no further than these nine retailers, who all have age-appropriate options in a wide range of styles, sizes, cuts and colors.
You don’t need us to tell you that shopping for tweens is a never-ending adventure, particularly when their preferred styles and sizes seem to change with every season. But the dresses and rompers at these stores will be perfect whether she needs to stay cool and comfy as temps soar, wants to feel cute and confident during busy summer days, or needs something a bit more sophisticated for upcoming end-of-year dances and parties.
Keep reading to see our top picks for the very best dresses for tweens on the block right now.
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Old Navy
Image Credit: Old Navy With summer favorites as low as $4 (yes, really!), it’s hard to go wrong at Old Navy, especially if your tween loves lightweight tiered dresses, rompers and jumpsuits in fun patterns and prints.
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Abercrombie
Image Credit: Abercrombie For the ultimate in cool-girl style, there’s no one doing it like Abercrombie. There are styles in sizes 5-16 to suit every unique personality, including midi dresses, rompers, slip dresses, swim cover-ups, skort dresses, and so much more.
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Zara
Image Credit: Zara For structured, utilitarian-style dresses, head to Zara. The selection of dresses and rompers is sure to have your tween filling their cart.
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J. Crew
Image Credit: J. Crew Your kid will stand out thanks to the vibrant, bold prints and patterns found at J. Crew these days. While some of these picks are surely pricier than others on the list, she’ll love these dresses for special occasions, such as dances, parties, weddings and more.
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Target
Image Credit: Target Whether she loves a frilly frock or prefers an edgier vibe (think: patterned turtleneck dresses and breezy boho styles), Target has got you and your tween covered. The budget-friendly prices are merely the cherry on top here!
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H&M
Image Credit: H&M With styles so elevated, no one will believe you spent less than $30 on these effortlessly chic H&M tween dresses. With sizes for ages 9-14 in a wide variety of prints and fabrics, she’ll stay cool in cotton and feel luxe in linen — and your wallet will appreciate the breather, too.
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Athleta Girl
Image Credit: Athleta Girl For the active girl on the go, there’s no topping Athleta Girl, which includes a bevy of adorable dresses and rompers designed for busy days. In sizes up to XXL/16, it’s no wonder why picks like the All For One Dress is receiving rave reviews. As one happy auntie shared: “Bought this for my 12 year-old niece’s birthday. It is the perfect dress for a tween — not too babyish and not too grown up. It fits great and looks lovely on her.”
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Hollister
Image Credit: Hollister If your tween plans to spend her summer relaxing by the beach or pool, she’ll want to stock up on dresses and rompers from Hollister, which epitomizes cool beach girl style. She’ll love the retailer’s dreamy, romantic frocks with plenty of elegant detailing, and she’ll feel so comfy, she’ll want to wear ’em day after day. A win-win!
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Macy’s
Image Credit: Macy's For those truly special occasions that call for something a little more glam — as well as casual outings that call for a fun, stylish frock — Macy’s is your one-stop shop. In a wide range of styles from top brands in sizes from 7 to 20, your tween is sure to find her new favorite dress no matter the occasion.
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