I know I can't possibly be the only girl over the age of 24 who feels slightly odd shopping at Forever 21! While I do most of my shopping online, I do enjoy shopping at the local mall every once in a while. The thing about shopping at Forever 21 is the fact that I see so many young girls (middle/high school age) also shopping in there, and to be honest, I believe that is their intended demographic. While looking through the racks on racks on racks of clothing, I repeatedly pick something up, stare it for 30 seconds, and stuff it back. Reason being: Sadly, I think I've become too old for their clothes. Needless to say, I managed to leave the store with three totally awesome items,then came home and raided their online website in the pursuit of more grown-up girly clothes. And I am happy to report that YES there is a way to shop at Forever 21 without looking like you're "trying to be young." I'm just glad that I can shop there and still be taken seriously.
More grown-up girly pieces below: