Ten year old ‘party clothes’ for the girl who doesn’t like parties

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She wants to go to them, or at least chooses to go.
Lives in leggings and favourite sweatshirt.
Do your similar girls have a ‘party outfit’ that is acceptable to them and the occasion?
I would let her wear what she wants, but she wants ‘different’ to what she has.
I am clueless and unstylish.

What sort of party is it? How about a jumpsuit? My 10yo DD has a khaki one but there are probably more fancy ones around at this time of year.

How about a jumpsuit?

Haha, great minds @TickledOnion!

Thanks. She’s tried one on, it was uncomfortable (not leggings!) so refuses to entertain the idea.

Some black jeggings with a bit of sparkle on and a top with sequins or sequinned bomber jacket. Lots of nice stuff in H&M.

Could she just wear leggings but with a smarter top ?

Some shiny /metallic black jeans and smart top :)

She could. She’s got leggings with silver spots. I’ll try a selection of tops.

I’d say the same, leggings and a slightly more special top. Or leggings / black tights with little shorts and top?

That's my daughter's uniform! Leggings, shorts over the top, t shirt. It's just goes a bit sparkly at partytime - usually worn with DMs or sequinned baseball boots.

My DD at that age would wear a smart pair of tailored shirts and a soft striped shirt with a band collar. A pair of canvass shoes to finish off the look.
It was never remarked upon, even at the girliest of parties.

*tailored shorts!

Jumpsuit? Love those on young girls mil found one in m and s baggy trousered with sparkly top dd looked fab on my 10 year old

These are fun tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/Black-Sequin-Detail-Skinny-Jeans-%283-14-years%29/136113590-Black?searchTerm=:newArrivals:type:Jeans&searchProduct=

My DD had some black shorts with gold thread running through them at that age that she wore over leggings or tights with a jumper with a bit of sparkle on and black boots. I think at 10 they don't necessarily need a party dress in the traditional way. Even black jeans, patent DM style boots and a sweatshirt with a sparkly picture or writing.

My DD is similar I find farface kids clothing great for her. It s not always full on party gear but a little fancier.
Plus all of their clothing is soft / cotton - even their denim.

I agree with itstheprinciple that they don't really need a party dress as such at ten. Leggings and a top or jeans are fine...I'd just make sure they're clean, reasonably new and maybe a bit sparkly, colourful or glitzy.

Party leggings with party top is absolutely fine.

My DD refused skirts/dresses from y3. Went to y11 prom in a tux & absolutely rocked it

Leggings and a swing dress work well here.

Moderately girly girl of 11 here and unless it's a very fancy party, leggings and top / T shirt entirely acceptable.

In BLACK. with sparkle if I'm lucky.

I wouldn’t totally give up on jumpsuits - maybe try others? My dd is similar and we tried a few until we found one she was comfy in (and loves). This was our winner:
www.next.co.uk/style/ST414069?dp=a&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0NfvBRCVARIsAO4930loXhckVPSIZ-Vn89LYiF2XiUtQho8jfoEO8N6-XXONok2LR9pp1n0aAnA4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

(Looks better and more sparkly on than in pics!)