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Appropriate for a 14 year old girl

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CleverRedMentor · 08/10/2026 14:31

Can anyone validate us by agreeing that this Halloween outfit is not appropriate for a 14 year old girl for a Halloween house party? Child says we are being unreasonable as her other friends are allowed to wear similar clothes/outfits.
she has also stated that she won’t wear the gloves and take the whip if this allows her to wear this outfit.

Appropriate for a 14 year old girl
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machininamania · 08/10/2026 14:57

CleverRedMentor · 08/10/2026 14:52

I am using this to show to the 14 year old. Meant validating in a way to show our teenager that it isn’t just us who think the same.

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She will disrespect you so much if you need strangers to back you up. Don't do it.

Why aren't you taking parenting responsibility? Are you generally unassertive?

Lindy2 · 08/10/2026 14:58

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Perhaps not but I'm guessing the teen needs some funds to actually buy the outfit and therefore parent cooperation and agreement is needed.

My teens would pretend to not really care about others' opinions but secretly they are listening. Perhaps not happily listening but at least some of the opinions and their reasons do go in. It's called parenting.

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Seziah · 08/10/2026 15:10

Maybe we should be saying it is so cool and hip that she will look amazeballs at her little disco! That will put a teen off anything. In short, not appropriate and strange that she thinks the gloves are the issue. Leggings and a leotard are just about acceptable for catwoman

Laurmolonlabe · 08/10/2026 15:16

Not remotely appropriate, I'm not sure I'd believe her when she says her friends are wearing similar- where on earth is she getting the money? Boots like that are £150 at least even hire you would be looking at £50-£70 plus deposit.

msmillicentcat · 08/10/2026 15:21

To be fair you can probably buy the whole set off Shein or Temu for £7.50.

Boreded · 08/10/2026 15:28

I mean…I look at it and think it looks like an unreal costume. BUTTTTT then I realise that if my 16 year old niece wore it I would be 1) worried about her safety, 2) wondering why she needs to dress sexy rather than scary, 3) as much as I think I’m chill and my body my choice, I would very much be trying to police it.

It’s not going to be a good look for a 14 year old, but would I have tried to get away with it if I were her age now, probably

Goodmorningeveryone26 · 08/10/2026 15:30

Absolutely not a chance would I let a 14 year old wear that. No way

Chilly80 · 08/10/2026 15:39

Hell no

Lovemelovemycat · 08/10/2026 15:44

Can she not order a boiler suit and go as Hannibal Lecter?

CleverRedMentor · 08/10/2026 15:46

machininamania · 08/10/2026 14:57

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Why

She will disrespect you so much if you need strangers to back you up. Don't do it.

Why aren't you taking parenting responsibility? Are you generally unassertive?

Why to your post too!
are you generally this annoying to your family members and loved ones too?
it’s a platform to ask for opinions and advice and not your opinion on my character traits and personality. Why answer a question with a question
all you needed to say was yes or no lol!

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Nottodaybob · 08/10/2026 15:47

It isn't appropriate but I would 100% have worn it at that age!

I was all hot pants, cropped tops and stripper heels at that age! I looked awful but wouldn't be told.

chirrupybird · 08/10/2026 15:48

If all the other girls are wearing something similar she might want to be different, but as said I doubt they are. Get her a really horrid Zombie costume with big teeth and lots of blood, maybe not. That costume looks more like going to a dominatrix party far to sexualised for a 14 year old.

DramaAlpaca · 08/10/2026 15:48

Good lord, no!

machininamania · 08/10/2026 15:48

CleverRedMentor · 08/10/2026 15:46

Why to your post too!
are you generally this annoying to your family members and loved ones too?
it’s a platform to ask for opinions and advice and not your opinion on my character traits and personality. Why answer a question with a question
all you needed to say was yes or no lol!

Now take this exact assertive attitude and parent your child.

ElatedOtter · 08/10/2026 15:57

Boreded · 08/10/2026 15:28

I mean…I look at it and think it looks like an unreal costume. BUTTTTT then I realise that if my 16 year old niece wore it I would be 1) worried about her safety, 2) wondering why she needs to dress sexy rather than scary, 3) as much as I think I’m chill and my body my choice, I would very much be trying to police it.

It’s not going to be a good look for a 14 year old, but would I have tried to get away with it if I were her age now, probably

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You’d be wondering why your 16 year old niece would dress sexy? You’re joking, surely?

midnights92 · 08/10/2026 16:26

Jesus Christ 😂

Boreded · 08/10/2026 16:27

ElatedOtter · 08/10/2026 15:57

You’d be wondering why your 16 year old niece would dress sexy? You’re joking, surely?

I understand why she would want to, I mean I would be like mentally saying whyyyy you’re young you don’t need to.

ElatedOtter · 08/10/2026 16:37

Boreded · 08/10/2026 16:27

I understand why she would want to, I mean I would be like mentally saying whyyyy you’re young you don’t need to.

I mean, at 16, you can get married, and you probably have an amazing figure. Why wouldn't you flaunt it while you've got it?

Boreded · 08/10/2026 17:31

ElatedOtter · 08/10/2026 16:37

I mean, at 16, you can get married, and you probably have an amazing figure. Why wouldn't you flaunt it while you've got it?

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