Teenagers love to experiment. And this is one time in which you can try traditional as well as western attire without any social awkwardness. This is one time when you can freely experiment with the personality that you would want to project without thinking of a career. For those who might want to experiment with their traditional side Salwar or Saree is the best option.
For the early teens salwar would be a better choice. Salwars are easy enough to wear, and they come in a variety of styles. For those who do like to keep it a bit modern and traditional there is the short top and patiala combination. These are a good option for summer wear as Patiala bottoms are very airy, loose and usually made from cotton fabrics. This style can be teamed with a dupatta for the complete look or you can even do away with it. For festive occasions where you might like to dance this is ideal attire. The long top salwar is more formal looking attire. While this is the classic style when it comes to salwars this can be bit constraining for early teens. With the long dupatta and heavy work this is a combination that is best kept for auspicious occasions such as wedding celebrations or poojas.
Salwars can be brought both online and retail. One of the major reasons for the immense popularity of salwars is the numerous collections of unstitched salwars available. Unlike stitched and ready to wear options that you buy online you do not have to worry about the fit and other alterations that you might like to make. These are cheaper than the other stitched versions. Pay close attention to the design work around the neck and the fabric used while buying unstitched salwars. Most often these would be accompanied by a few pictures of the patterns in which they can be stitched. Depending on the way you get then stitched you could mix and match them with different bottoms and completely change their looks.
For late teenagers one of the most traditional dressing choices is the half saree. While this is not cumbersome to wear it has the elegance and charm of the saree. If you do want to go for the completely traditional and mature look then the saree is the best option. Unlike half saree this is a bit more difficult to wear and get used to. However, the elegance and beauty of the saree is unmatched by any other attire. Learning to drape a saree properly is a skill worth learning. There are many styles in which you can drape a saree and you can even experiment with it and create your own unique style.