FILED PURSUANT TO
RULE 424(b)(3) AND 424(c)
FILE NUMBER 33-93896
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 1
DATED DECEMBER 31, 1996
TO PROSPECTUS DATED MARCH 29, 1996
THE WET SEAL, INC.
This Prospectus Supplement No. 1 (the "Prospectus Supplement")
supplements the Prospectus dated March 29, 1996. This Prospectus Supplement
should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus. References to the Prospectus
include all supplements thereto.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The table below sets forth information with respect to certain
Selling Stockholders and supplements the information provided in the Prospectus.
Number of Number of
Shares of Number of Shares of
Class A Shares of Class A
Common Class A Common Stock
Stock Common Stock to be Owned
Beneficially which may be After
Owned Offered(1) Offering
Wilfred Posluns 6,000 15,000 0
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(1) Represents shares that may be purchased pursuant to stock options
granted under the Stock Plan on or before the date of this
Prospectus Supplement (assuming all options are vested and
exercisable).
