The history of juniors clothing starts in the 50s. Though the term now makes you think of the teen section of a department store, it used to be more like the "petite" section is today. The juniors clothes were cut for smaller women, and often featured slim waists and pretty detailing. You might think juniors tops will cater exclusively to teens, but many manufacturers make juniors products that are refined enough to appeal to adults, too.

Who Can Wear Juniors?

We don't think juniors is just for teens. Lots of moms and twenty-somethings love to shop in the juniors section. We know plenty of women who like the styles they find in the juniors section, and plenty more petite women who have an easier time fitting into juniors clothing. Shopping juniors tops for yourself doesn't mean you'll suddenly be dressing like a high school kid, either. Juniors tops come in all fashions, which means you can find elegant pieces, comfortable button-downs, and fun tanks that fit your style.

Great Juniors Basics

Simple basics, like plaid button-downs and short-sleeved options, come from the Arizona Jean Company. We love this popular juniors brand because of its casual style. The juniors shirts are cute enough for your teens to wear to school, but they're also great for days when you run from appointment to appointment, or spend most of your time out of the office.

Head out on the Town

The juniors corner of our website also has fun tops that you can wear on a date night with your spouse or out with your friends. Cropped tops, patterned blouses, and sheer shirts liven up your usual look. These tops are designed to pair well with jeans, and they look extra amazing with a tall set of pumps. In fact, if you have roommates or a teen girl in the house, you might want to hide the cute shirts you get from brands like Charlotte Russe and Rampage, or risk them being stolen.

Layering Is Simple With Juniors Tops

Sometimes all you need is a simple tank top or monochromatic shirt. ThredUP's juniors tops section is full of stuff like this. They'll be a little more fitted than you find at other retailers, so they make great layering pieces. Hollister is one brand that always carries simple tanks, tees, and long-sleeved shirts. We've got the best pre-loved Hollister clothing at 90 percent off estimated retail price.

If you've been avoiding looking around the juniors tops section of the thredUP website for yourself, stop that! We think you'll like what you see there, and if you're a petite woman you'll probably have an easier time finding your size. Get 90 percent off when you shop with us, but act fast. Because our clothes are pre-loved, everything we show you is one-of-a-kind, so the great shirt that you see today might be gone tomorrow.