The Best Teen Clothing Stores in White Plains, New York

A Detailed Shopping Guide

Sharie C
With spring only months away, it's the perfect time to reinvent your look and revamp your wardrobe. It's time to get rid of the old and bring in the new. If you're in search of stylish, great looking clothes at affordable prices, check out these teen department stores/junior departments at the Galleria Mall and The City Center, located in White Plains, NY, thirty minutes from New York City. Both of these malls are centrally located and easily accessible by car, train or bus:

Forever 21 - The Galleria Mall, White Plains, NY

Forever 21 has an excellent selection of trendy and sexy clothing. If you need an awesome, knock 'em dead, stand out in the crowd party dress or outfit Forever 21 is the place to find it. They also have a great collection of casual and dressy tops, skirts, trousers and jeans. You can also purchase items like hoodies and sweats from Forever 21. Cool accessories that will perfectly complement and accentuate your outfit can be purchased there as well. At the forefront of fashion trends, Forever 21's earrings, bracelets, belts, hosiery, and handbags can help you transform your look to fabulous.

The White Plains store is rather large, and is loaded with a variety of merchandise. Their racks tend to be a bit cluttered and disorganized at times, but if you search carefully, you'll find what you need.

The White Plains staff is moderately helpful, but not overly friendly. If you ask for assistance though, they are accommodating. The fitting rooms are clean and well lit, making it easy to figure out how you really look in that dress or pair of jeans.

Overall, Forever 21 has good quality merchandise at affordable price points. I bought a black jersey dress there five years ago, and it still looks brand new. Most of their items, including dresses, tops, and trousers are under $30.00. The sizes typically range from S-L, and are true to size.

Forever 21's White Plains store hours are Monday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm, and Sundays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Charlotte Russe - The Galleria Mall, White Plains, NY

Charlotte Russe offers classic and trendy looks at great prices. Their clothing style is flirty, feminine and chic. Charlotte Russe clothing has more of a mainstream style that works well for any girl who loves fashion. They have an excellent selection of beautiful and unique dresses, casual and dressy tops, trousers, jeans, capris, sweatpants, and hoodies. Their clothing is appropriate for work or play, for a date, or a party on Saturday night. This store also sells earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hats and more.

The sales staff at Charlotte Russe White Plains is very helpful and friendly. Typically, a sales associate greets you the moment you walk through the door. The White Plains store has a clean, fresh look with neat and organized racks which makes your shopping experience a pleasant one.

At Charlotte Russe you can purchase a gorgeous sundress for under $25.00, a pair of cool low-rise jeans for under $30.00, a pair of tweed textured trousers for under $30.00 and casual tops for under $15.00. The clothing quality is terrific and the sizes typically range from small to large (0-13).

Charlotte Russe White Plains store hours are Monday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm, and Sundays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

H & M - Galleria Mall, White Plains, NY

H& M translates trendy, high fashion, European looks into inexpensive & stylish clothing. Their Junior Trend department offers many fashion forward styles. I personally love their skirts and casual tops. Their prices are phenomenal. You can purchase great quality sweaters, pants, and skirts for under $ 20.00. Even though they sell their items at cheap, bargain prices, the quality of the clothing is very good. They last and wash well. I find that the sizes do not always run true to size. I'm a very petite size 2 and I typically have to go up one size.

White Plains H &M has an orderly and organized layout. Items are easy to find and the staff is helpful.

H& M White Plains store hours are Monday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm, and Sundays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Pac Sun - Galleria Mall, White Plains, NY

Pac Sun specializes in surf and skate inspired clothing for teens. It's a great store for the sporty and athletic type who is also fashionable. Their clothing represents a perfect blend of sporty, fun and trendy looks. The White Plains store houses the top fashion trends in the skate and surf world. They sell tee shirts, shorts tanks/camis, hoodies, pants, backpacks, jeans, board shorts, accessories and much more. Clothing brands offered at Pac Sun include Roxy, Quiksilver, Hurley, Volcom, Element and Billabong.

Some of Pac Sun's clothing is a bit higher in price than the previously mentioned stores. Casual dresses start at under $30.00 and go up to $44.50, swimwear starts at under $37.00, tanks and camis start at under $20.00. Sizes typically range from XS - XL .

Pac Sun's White Plains sales staff is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Pac Sun White Plains store hours are Monday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm, and Sundays, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Filene's Basement/DSW - The City Center, White Plains, NY

Filene's Basement is a hidden gem, located in the City Center Plaza in White Plains. Their Juniors department is small, but has a wonderful variety of high quality, classic, trendy, chic and feminine clothing for any occasion. If you're looking for an awesome prom dress for under $40.00 you can find it there. If you need sweaters, trousers, jeans, high fashion dresses, skirts or tops, you can find them there as well. Prices for tops start at under $15.00, trousers/jeans, sweaters, skirts, and dresses for under $20.00, and outerwear/jackets start at under $30.00.

The prices at Filene's Basement are truly amazing and so is the quality of each and every name brand garment. I highly recommend visiting Filene's Basement. It's worth the trip. They offer sizes ranging from XS to XXL.

In addition, DSW shoes is located in the Filene's Basement store. DSW has a nice selection of sneakers, boots, dressy and casual shoes. Sizes range from 5 and up, including wide widths.

The fitting rooms have good mirrors and good lighting, and the racks are usually well organized. Also, the sales staff at White Plains Filene's Basement/DSW is friendly and helpful.

Filene's Basement/DSW store hours are Sunday 11 am to 7 pm, Friday 9:30 am to 10 pm, Sat 9:30 am to 10 pm, Monday through Thursday 9:30 am -9:30 pm

If none of these stores are near you, check out their websites and shop online!

Published by Sharie C

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  • Dr. Jamie Y. Marable3/7/2008

    Wonderful guide - well done!

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