Help a girl in distress : What (not) to wear

ClareEmily

RustyFlange wrote: »

But to be fair if Dad is paying then it could be a good way to bond between them ... give her a limit on what she can spend and then away to the shops together!
I wish I had the opportunity to do things like this with my dad.

OMG I am cringing at the thought of it, I'm now 31 but as a teenager I never wanted to be seen dead with my parents shopping.

They can bond in other ways.

Also what a dad thinks is ok for his daughter to wear I can guarentee you won't be fashionable at all.

Friends teach you what is cool and what is not, how to paint your nails, do your hair and experiment with makeup, wish I was 13 again lol

P.S also going with her friends she can find out what they are planning to wear, and can stop worrying so much

bravobeastie

RustyFlange wrote: »

But to be fair if Dad is paying then it could be a good way to bond between them ... give her a limit on what she can spend and then away to the shops together!
I wish I had the opportunity to do things like this with my dad.

having visions of the shopping excursion in 'What Women Want'

If you look anything like Mel Gibson, could you adopt me please and take me shopping too? :rotfl:

tootiefrooties

Aww i think it's sweet that her dad is helping. From someone who's dad has been far from involved in their life, i think i would have liked his help (and money!) buying something nice. at least he's come on here to get a female opinion, and not just pointed out the nearest mohair trouser suit or something!!

OP, how about these worn over jeans or leggings?

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Premium-Silk-Stripe-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=290149&cid=5234&clr=Multi&sh=0

http://www.asos.com/Thandie-Newton/Asos/Asos-Crochet-Trim-Dip-Dye-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=278443&cid=5234&clr=BlackPink&sh=0

http://www.asos.com/Victoria-Beckham/Asos/Asos-Poppy-Print-Halter-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=284310&cid=5234&clr=Black&sh=0

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Linear-Scarf-Print-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=311525&cid=5235&clr=BlackPrint&sh=0


If you browse the clearance dresses on asos you'll see a couple of other really cool designs, but because it's sale stock they don't have a full range of sizes. All of the above are available in 16.

HTH!

ClareEmily

The problem with asking on here though, yes you get a woman's view but not MANY young teenagers view

RustyFlange

ClareEmily wrote: »

OMG I am cringing at the thought of it, I'm now 31 but as a teenager I never wanted to be seen dead with my parents shopping.

They can bond in other ways.

Also what a dad thinks is ok for his daughter to wear I can guarentee you won't be fashionable at all.

Friends teach you what is cool and what is not, how to paint your nails, do your hair and experiment with makeup, wish I was 13 again lol

P.S also going with her friends she can find out what they are planning to wear, and can stop worrying so much

I guess my dad is very special then, he never stopped us from wearing whatever we wanted, he encouraged all the girly things (it must have been hard for him as he wanted a boy lol

I guess its down to the girl and her dad.

Chris25

this is lovely - from New Look http://www.newlook.co.uk/1521939/152193901/ProductDetails.aspx actually here's a better link (I love that check grey one ) http://www.newlook.co.uk/women/dresses/going_out_dresses/ProductList.aspx

cocktail style prom dresses are becoming more popular now for formal 'dos' as they suit all ages. I think that a lot of the long gowns look better on older teens.

here's a link to some Top Shop dresses http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=19551&storeId=12556&categoryId=103409&parent_category_rn=42344&langId=-1&top=Y

Coast some some great styles and usually have a concession shop in Debenhams or John Lewis but they are expensive but might give her an idea.

Don't forget to try Primark

Also, don't make the mistake of thinking that she'd definitely go for something grungy to wear for the event - my dd either looks like a hobo or a rock chick that's been out on the tiles usually but when she wears a dress it's very girly although usually vintage or 50's style.

ClareEmily

RustyFlange wrote: »

I guess my dad is very special then, he never stopped us from wearing whatever we wanted, he encouraged all the girly things (it must have been hard for him as he wanted a boy lol

I guess its down to the girl and her dad.

My dad is lovely, but hated me growing up and was horrified when I started to wear a bra, he had no idea then and no idea now.

My mother was the same still remember her picking me a prom dress and actually being the laughing stock as so old fashioned.

Back to question, Gok has some fashion ideas for teens size 16 plus in dorothy perkins.

Dolly Dagger online has some rock chick style clothes and vintage 50s.

SugarSpun

When I'm dressing up, I only wear vintage. I think 13 might be a bit young to pull it off though - and her friends might not appreciate it. When I was 13 I wore my mother's 1960s caftan to a bad taste party. When I was 25 I liberated it from her and wore it around the house when I knew people were coming over because by then it was achingly cool.

tootiefrooties

ClareEmily wrote: »

The problem with asking on here though, yes you get a woman's view but not a young teenagers view

Well i'm only 20 and i have a 12 year old sister.

anyway, i think the best rules for this girl to think about when picking something is...

1- comfort. if they're having dinner she won't want to be wearing anything restrictive, so a long top or dress over jeans or leggings would be best.
2- colours. whatever she usually wears and feels happy with (black, probably) and accessorise with something a bit more adventurous like coloured necklace or belt.
3- a good fit. whatever size you are, buying the right fit is flattering, and she won't want to feel self conscious tugging at fabric all night if it's riding up or falling down.

ClareEmily

piefacerecords wrote: »

Well i'm only 20 and i have a 12 year old sister.

Deleted before I get killed by anyone 26 and younger lol