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Monday, 19 September 2011

Tweens' Love For Fashion: Talking About Bracelets And Other Popular Accessories

By Micah Theresa Lincoln


One of the most special, awkward as well as difficult part of a person's life is the "tween" stage. Being a tween means that a person is not yet old enough to be considered a teen but is at the same time to old to be considered a kid. It is during this time that "tweens" start to develop their own personality which affects their choices. The personalities that each tween develops affect their choice of clothing as well as their choices of accessories like bracelets and necklaces which make them one of the favorite markets these days.

Individuals with the age of 10-12 are what we call as tweens. The term tween is in reality marketing demographic which is also known as the "in-between" stage. At this stage of a person's life, they are not yet considered as teenagers but are also no longer considered as kids as they no longer spend much time and focus on playing. Rapid social, psychological, emotional and physiological developments are undergone during this time which greatly affect and help in the development of the tween's personality. Different activities which tweens usually participate in further help identify their particular interests.

A unique fashion style, especially among tween girls is apparent during this "in-between" stage. Television and other media greatly influence most of the clothes and accessories like bracelets, necklaces and earrings that tweens wear. Among the most favorite items among tweens which most marketers notice include knee socks, converse, and bracelets. Once popular in the 1980's, knee socks are also a great fad among tweens. Just their older counterparts, tweens also prefer knee socks which have funkier designs. There are also the converse shoes that most tweens love, no matter the gender. These converse shoes come in different designs, patterns and colors which easily captures the attention and interest of tweens. Lastly, we have bracelets which are manufactured in different colors, designs as well as variety of materials. Some of the most popular brands and types of these bracelets are the jelly bracelets, rhinestones, happy bunny, and silly bracelets.

As mentioned earlier, the tween stage can be very difficult and awkward. Children want to grow up faster which make them, very difficult to entertain. This however can be helped by providing them with rewarding crafts like making their own jewelry like necklaces and bracelets which can help them express their creative nature. Tweens are into being trendy and one of the things that they enjoy is wearing jewelry, so why not have them make it as a craft? Making paper clip necklace is one great craft especially for tweens who are into unique looking styles. This can be easily made by connecting 25 paper clips into a chain and wrapping pictures of your interest and wrapping the pictures around the paper clips. Tweens can also be thought to make friendship bracelets which they can share with their friends. Most friendship bracelets are colorful and are made of embroidery thread. There are also the Italian Charm Bracelets which tweens can design themselves in order to show off their personal fashion statement.

Finding the uniqueness inside is what is important for people in the tween stage in order to help them overcome the difficulty and awkwardness of said stage and at the same time stand out among all their peers.




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