November 2000

Kids and teens find self-expression and security in what they wear. Much as adults compare homes and cars, kids judge one another by their jeans and shoes. So if you want the outfit you're buying the youngsters on your gift list to see the light of day, shop sites that specialize in youth fashion. These "cool" sites not only deliver the togs teens and tots dig, but they make your shopping excursion calmer and more pleasurable.

	Teens Want You'll Love www.delias.com A stylish selection brimming with girl power. Mix and match tops and bottoms and view the outfits you create online with Delia's Style Trial. (Girls' apparel only.) The Wish List feature. Have the teen girl(s) on your list register a Wish List so you can get exactly what she wants. www.oldnavy.com Old Navy brings its upbeat, quirky personality online with unique and stylish clothes for him and her at affordable prices. The Item of the Week for extra savings. Or, if you're not sure what size or color, purchase a GiftCard that he or she can use at any Old Navy store. www.rival99.com This Southern California company specializes in hip, casual teen apparel. The reasonable prices, but be sure to check the Sale Racks for bonus bargains. Enjoy free shipping and no tax on all purchases.

	Kids Want You'll Love www.boomerskids.com Boomerskids is an online children's boutique specializing in designer clothing for girls. Uniquely stylish clothes ranging from infant sizes to 10 and casual to formal. Note: Prepare for designer prices. www.gap.com Gap Kids online offers all-American boys' and girls' basics at fair prices. You'll also find fun styles like pleather and faux fur for girls and athletic-style logo T-shirts and caps for boys. The PantFinder, if you just know their ages but not their sizes. It translates age to size so you find just the right jeans, khakis and cords. It also guides you through multitudes of colors and styles. www.webclothes.com WebClothes offers fun, high-quality clothing from Kids HeadQuarters, Barbie, Alexis, Little ME and others in sizes newborn through 16. Easy-to-search terms that are arranged by size. And there's a chart to help you translate measurements to sizes.