Online shopping sites for teenagers make going to the mall an interactive experience, or fill in the gap when you can’t break away from your homework. (Right.)

For teens who need specialty products for music, horseback riding, or dance, online shoping sites probably have more product at better prices. Ditto those elusive fashion requirements, and gift shopping for best buddies.

10. Michael Stars

West coast Cali-style for her and him. Michael Stars has super chic separates and activewear, in all the hottest cuts and fabrics. If you are looking for the fashions you’ve seen in Lucky, InStyle and Glamour, it’s all here. Maxi dresses, hi low tunics, skinny jeans, and drawstring bottoms. Whether you need just the right pieces for school, hanging out on the weekend, or date night, you will find them here.

9. Discount Dance Supply

If you dance, you know that dance shoes, leotards, tights, and performance wear can put a real strain on your budget – or your parents’ budget! Shop at Discount Dance Supply for a huge selection of all the latest and trendiest dance fashions, and save money too. If you want to fill your dance bag with the hottest colors and coolest dance looks, you will be able to do it here.

8. Things You Never Knew Existed

Guys! Seriously, the best novelty gifts, gadgets, and super funny stuff are in Things You Never Knew Existed. You don’t need to go to the mall to find all the things: personal things, sports things, useful things, collectible things. And, there are bizarre books, things to wear – the funniest t-shirts ever! – and lots of things on sale, too.

7. Joyfay

Are you into cosplay? Joyfay has a super selection of cosplay costumes and mascot outfits for theme conventions. They also have accessories, costume makeup, wigs, hats, and special effects. You will find the cosplay outfit here that makes you stand out at the next event, which is saying a lot, if you’re into these things.

6. GraduationSource

Because you earned it. If you need to buy your own cap and gown, you’ll find exactly the products your school requires at GraduationSource. They also have tassels, diploma covers, cords, and great gifts for graduates.

5. Just For Kix

Dancers and dance performers – both guys and girls – will be glad they found the selection of competition dancewear and dance costumes at Just For Kix. Whether you need practice clothing or performance costumes for your entire dance team, you’ll find that the prices and choices here are great. They carry Capezio, Danskin, Body Wrappers, and all the brand names you love.

4. Sam Ash Music

Band gear, orchestra supplies, and guitars: if you are into music, you’ll find lots of great deals and accessories at Sam Ash Music. Check out the prices on the guitar of your dreams, and browse the recording and sound equipment that will take your music dreams to the next level.

3. 2KGrey

If you need cool, young fashion that fits your style as part of the horsey set, shop 2KGrey. No boring riding pants here… you’ll find riding jeans with beautiful embellishments and a young fit, Ariat and Cruel Girl riding apparel, as well as jewelry, horse socks, and Western boots. They have great bows and hair accessories to put the finishing touch on your riding look, too.

2. Jerry’s Artarama

If you are the artsy craftsy type, check out the super value-priced oils, watercolor, and acrylic paints, and brushes, canvas, palettes, and easels. Making art doesn’t stop when you get out of art class, and Jerry’s Artarama will keep you elbow deep in turps and oils so you can take home a ribbon at the next art show, or just indulge your super-creative self.

1. LotusTraders

Great prices and gorgeous imported fashions for the teen who is boho at heart. At LotusTraders, you’ll find wide leg pants (great for the beach!), 3/4 length flowy dresses, jumpsuits, and Asian print tops. They also have really pretty, romantic wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses that are super-budget conscious.

by Catalogs.com Info Guru Samantha Rose