Preface Preface

• On the surface, teens may seem hard to shop for. But the truth is they're full of passionate interests and big dreams, and you can find the perfect gifts for 15-year-olds with just a little bit of thought. Here are a few ideas:

Think: Clothes, Clothes, and More Clothes Think: Clothes, Clothes, and More Clothes

• A teenager's closet is never too full. Opt for irreverent message t-shirts, cozy sweatshirts, or novelty socks, which just about every teen can't get enough of.

Go for Big-Kid Toys Go for Big-Kid Toys

• You're never too old to play, but at this age, they might like aged-up versions of childhood toys, like new app-controlled cars, a cool drone, or a high-powered telescope.

Acknowledge Individuality Acknowledge Individuality

• On things like pillows, frames, bracelets, and laptop cases, a monogram is a nice touch that celebrates personal style and makes a perfect, thoughtful gift for 15-year-olds.

Pamper Them Pamper Them

• Life is stressful when you're 15 - really! Treat them to some at-home spa gadgets or relaxing accessories, like a soft robe and slippers.

Think Big Think Big

• At 15, the world seems like a very big place. Celebrate their great bif world with a gift that's larger than life, like a piece of the moon or a star that's named in their honor.

Consider Hobbies Consider Hobbies

• Is he a runner? Does she have a passion for music? Is he into books? Consider their pastimes and look for items that will enhance those parts of their lives.

Accessorize Them Accessorize Them

• Cool jewelry, a great watch, the perfect flip-flops?these are easy, go-to gifts that any teenager will appreciate.

Decorate Their Space Decorate Their Space

• A sense of identity and place is big in the life of a 15-year-old, so take note of colors and design in their room, and pick out a piece to complement or enhance their space. Go for a quirky print, a silly pillow, or a beautiful keepsake to display.