There may be a lot of tank tops and spaghetti straps out there, but the big baggy pant is on the decline. She could do with fewer of those tank tops, says Meagan s mother, Pam McNutt, but I will admit Meagan is very sensible, frugal even, about what she buys. She also knows what look she wants. Manufacturers and retailers cater to their age group. It s easy to see why young shoppers develop individual tastes early on.
Retailers know the strength of the youth economy.
Their money comes from jobs, allowances and gifts from family members. Sometimes, parents subsidize purchases. I help Meagan with some of her purchases. But she also earns good baby-sitting money, Pam McNutt says. While Meagan s style comes mainly from the upbeat look of Mossimo Giannulli, she mixes it up, depending on the bargain of the day.