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what school bag does your y7/8 girl have? worrying 11 year old seeking style advice

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hatwoman · 25/07/2011 14:37

dd - dues to start y7 in september - chose one of these in pale blue the other day. Now she's not sure if she likes it Hmm. It hasn't actually been used yet so it could go back to the shop. It's a pita but because she is a bit of a worrier and has already had one difficult change of school I guess I'm prepared to change it. However neither she nor I have got any idea what every self-respecting 11/12 year old is using (not helped by our rural location meaning that we rarely even see the secondary school kids). I'd be really interested to know what your dds use (pics would be great) and what you/they think of her choice. many thanks.

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ShellingPeas · 25/07/2011 17:40

Had the same trouble with a DS last year. From experience I'd say buy something cheap to use for the first term and then they'll know what's in and what's not and then you can buy something that will last. DS had a backpack (cheapo from Sports Direct) but soooo not cool so went for a messenger type bag after Christmas.

bruffin · 25/07/2011 15:00

The trouble every school has different fads. My DD yr8 has an My Chemical Romance Messenger Bag She does get called an emo, but most of the time she doesn't care!
I was in cambridge the other day and all the girls were carry Kath Kidson bags.

pengymum · 25/07/2011 15:00

--over- mean't several!

pengymum · 25/07/2011 15:00

DD1 has had over shopping bags from Paperchase, Cath Kidston and now a laptop bag (no laptop in it tho!) - her choice!
I want her to have a proper backpack but she won't have it!
These messenger type bags are ok if not carrying a lot but not good for your back (as I keep telling her to no avail).

Good luck!
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