13 Gifts for Teenagers
Keep reading for 13 gifts that teenagers will actually want, need and use this holiday. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.
1. RK Royal Kludge Typewriter Style Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
2. Bedside Smartphone Vase
With teenagers, it’s all about the aesthetic, and the Bedside Smartphone Vase is half smartphone stand, half flower vase, so it’s the best of both worlds. Cute, chic and totally teen-approved, it’s perfect for adding a little bit of ambiance to your room while still charging your phone overnight.
Buy at Uncommon Goods for $32.
3. Basketball Waste Basket
It’s the wastebasket of every basketball enthusiast’s dreams. (Yes, even if they’re in their 20s—or 30s) Anyway, a fantastic for teen b-ballers, the Basketball Waste Basket from Uncommon Goods is just a standard wire can but is made all the more funky and gift-worthy thanks to its hilarious backboard. With something to bounce off of, they’ll never miss a free throw (of trash) again!
Buy at Uncommon Goods for $52.
4. Nike Court Vision Low Sneaker
Young adults have extremely ~specific~ feelings about footwear—especially when it comes to sneaks—and the Nike Court Vision Low Sneaker is it. As in the shoes of the season. Nike makes them with leather uppers in a low-top silhouette and outfits them with plenty of plush cushioning for the ultimate level of comfort. These kicks also have a textured rubber sole and though they’re stark white—like, scarily stark white—they can be pretty easily spot cleaned if (and really, when) necessary.
Buy at Urban Outfitters for $65.
5. Flare Safety Bracelet
At first glance, the Flare Safety Bracelet simply looks like a beautiful bangle, but it’s actually so much more than that. It’s a smart bracelet that ensures safety in potentially sketchy situations by connecting to the Get Flare iOS app via Bluetooth. By secretly pressing the button underneath the bracelet, you can trigger a fake emergency phone call from a “friend” to get you out of something, text your friends for help, contact 911 and send your GPS location. It’s not just pretty; it could save a life.
Buy at Flare for $129.
6. Jade Classic All You Bra
Finally—a bra that’s made for smaller bosoms! For the teenage bra-wearer who’s still figuring things out or didn’t inherent double D’s, the Classic All You Bra in Jade offers a one-of-a-kind fit that most other bras don’t. No gap between the cups and the boobs, no push-up padding with nothing to push up. Pepper makes comfortable, stylish bras that fit even the smallest of ta-tas!
Buy at Pepper for $55.
7. Dr. Teal’s Coconut Water Witch Hazel Facial Toner
Convincing a pubescent teenager to watch their face regularly can be quite a challenge. Luckily, Dr. Teal’s Coconut Water Witch Hazel Facial Toner makes an excellent stocking stuffer that hopefully smells so deliciously akin to coconut that it convinces your teen to cleanse and tone. (Spoiler alert: It does!)
Buy at Walmart for $5.97.
8. YETI Crossroads 40L Duffel
Most people spring for the YETI tumblers, mugs and even coolers but don’t sleep on the YETI Crossroads 40L Duffel. A meaningful option for teens who spend their weekends over at their friends’ houses or away games, this classic duffel fits everything necessary for a quick trip or even a visit to the locker room. Featuring modular compression straps, two divider panels for ample organization and foam walls and a structured build to keep the duffel sturdy, the YETI Crossroads 40L Duffel also has plenty of pockets for storage as well.
Buy at YETI for $199.99.
9. High Waisted Sweatpants
10. Fenty Skin Start’rs Full-Size Bundle
A fan-favorite beauty brand amongst the younger generations, Fenty Skin Start’rs Full-Size Bundle, features a trio of Rihanna-approved products that are clean, cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-comedogenic, and that come in recyclable packaging. The set includes Total Cleans’r Makeup-Removing Cleanser with Barbados Cherry, Fat Water Niacinamide Pore-Refining Toner Serum with Barbados Cherry and Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen. What more could you want in a skincare set?
Buy at Fenty Skin for $75.
11. Oversized Essential Popover Hoodie
You can never go wrong with a hoodie. (Especially for anyone 13 and up.) The Oversized Essential Popover Hoodie from Abercrombie & Fitch is particularly on-trend right now with its simple one-block color, oversized style and ultra-comfy material. For the stylish young guy in your life, it makes a sweet gift when paired with a ball cap or even a pair of high socks.
Buy at Abercrombie & Fitch for $59.
12. 5-in-1 Professional Curling Iron and Wand Set
13. Ivy Vine String Lights
We can’t give a reason as to why teenagers love string lights so much—maybe it’s because they’re timeless, shiny and pretty?!—but we can point you in the right direction, gift-wise. The Ivy Vine String Lights from Urban Outfitters are the latest sub-trend within the string lights trend to become super popular amongst Gen-Z. For teens, their bedroom or dorm is their most sacred space, so it’s no wonder the Ivy Vine String Lights add a bit of natural-looking whimsy and a feeling of peace for young adults.
Buy at Urban Outfitters for $16.
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