What do you get a teenager for Christmas? They are inscrutable by design. They speak their own language. They travel in groups. They clearly need personal hygiene products but will be angry if you suggest that or give one as a gift. We know that what they need is to understand that being a teen is fleeting and will pass. But that's, unfortunately, the one thing we can't give them. Ask what they want, and they will say, "A car."
So what to do? Thankfully, there's Hot Topic, which makes a business of knowing what teenagers want. And, even more thankfully, it's all on sale — for another few hours.
This isn't difficult. Just don't overthink it. In fact, we sorted through it for you, and here are the best deals.
This bracelet is perfect for a 'Star Wars' fan.
Let her wear her allegiance to the resistance every day with this adorable Star Wars Resistance Charm Bracelet.
Ask yourself two questions to determine if she will like this: Is she a rebel teen? Does she have an array of odd bracelets on her wrists already? Yep, do it. Also? It's on sale for $4.83, so the risk is very low.
Mickey and Minnie are kissing on these jeans.
She's a teenager, so she might have an advanced defense system designed to make everyone around her believe that she's tough, hard-boiled, and above it all. Whatever you do, don't suggest that she is the most adorable thing you've ever seen. But don't believe her — quite — either. She will love these jeans that create kisses between Minnie and Mickey when she walks. She still loves that little mouse and the bow in Minnie's hair. She probably still has a Mickey Mouse stuffed animal in her room.
These are on sale for $34.93. They are usually $49.90.
This Baby Yoda bobblehead is the very thing every teen wants.
Everyone is in love with this Yoda as a child — aka "The Child." It's adorable beyond belief. It's the star of the internet. And this 10-inch bobblehead of it is the absolute perfect teen gift. Those little fingers! That face! OMG!
Also? It's on sale, even though it's currently on preorder, so get on this one quick. It's $29.90, and it will go back up to $39.90 when the sale is over.
This 'Frozen 2' sweater is subtle fandom.
It doesn't seem like Frozen 2 is a movie for teens, right? But a teenager was a child five minutes ago (and when she's alone), so don't miss this opportunity to say that you see her in there and approve. She can still like Frozen 2 enough to wear this Nordic-inspired (because Olaf), folk-patterned, sherpa-lined sweater. She gets cold, too. And this sweater, for all its Frozen 2 branding, is cute and comfy.
Our spidey sense says get these sneaks.
He'd like these Spider-Man basketball sneakers even if they didn't have that cool spider symbol on the back. They look amazing in black with red accents. But that spider is bad a$$. Sometimes the merchandising people just get it right. And this is one of those times. If you thought he was over Spider-Man, rethink that.
These are on sale, too. They're $38.43, down from $54.90.
Psst: If you choose to purchase an item on this list, CafeMom may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
