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To want my 12yr old dd to take back the pencil skirt she brought today

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mdrooney · 26/10/2008 22:05

My dds had some birthday money and dd1 who is 13 and dd2 who is 12 went up the local high street today on there own to river island, now dd1 came back with a red mini skirt and dd2 a pencil skirt now dd1s skirt is not far above the knee and with thick black tights or leggings I think is accceptable, it dosent look tarty at all but dd2 bought a pencil skirt and although its longer it shows off all her curves and makes her look alot older then she is, now dd2 is taller then dd1 and looks older then her 12yrs already and she put the skirt on and it does look nice but I dont think it is approtiate at all, so there has been a almighty row because I want her to take it back she thinks that I am totally being unreasonable as it was her Birthday money, but I would not be happy her wearing it what do you think am I being unreasonable to not want my 12yr old to look older, both girls are into fashion and enjoyed going to River island on their own should I veto all that they by

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jumpingbeans · 27/10/2008 13:38

You cannot let her go to town, choose her own clothes and then not let her wear them. she is 12, she is not going to choose something you would choose for her.

mdrooney · 27/10/2008 18:03

We have had a good talk and seeing as its her Birthday money we have deceded that she can keep the skirt , but for special occasions such as a disco or party, And maybe I over reacted a little ,both dds have preety good taste in clothers I just think its hard to find the fine line, and I am sure will be working through a few more of these issues as the dds get older, thanks for all the advise it was good to get such contrasting views

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Waltzywotzy · 27/10/2008 22:16

I am glad it worked out . DD2 wanted a pair of high heal boots in the sale (under £13) and I relented and got her. She hasn't worn them out of the house by her own choice. If I had put my foot down, it would have been another story. Keeping it for best is a good idea, and hopefully sure she gets to wear it often enough she can enjoy it before she outgrows it.

Ronaldinhio · 27/10/2008 22:20

explain it to her and then firmly take it back

we had a 12th birthday party for my best friends daughter and the girls were dressed mostly as lapdancers...t'was terrible

RubyRioja · 27/10/2008 22:23

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