is this dress appropriate for a 14yo?

[KatyMac]

in black

She does wear short dresses but normally with thick tights or leggings

I'm a bit conflicted probably because I don't want her to grow up

With opaque tights or leggings it would look nice.

It'd be fine with thick tights/leggings. It's pretty!

yes, I think it would look ridiculous on an adult, its pretty but quite girly looking, so long as it's with dark tights it'd be fine IMO

I like it. opaque tights or leggings lovely.

As others have said - with black tights it would be lovely. Think its about how you accessorise to be honest (though feel free to ignore me as my sense of fashion is severely limited!)

Thanks - we are going on a cruise & she needs some very cheap clothes

yes its lovely my dd14 would love it

if she can get round the bra straps business- needs strapless.

persoanlly I don't like it as a dress on anyone.

You think it needs strapless?

The back shot is a bit revealing if she wears a normal bra, IMO.

I keep coming back to this & I'm not sure

Maybe a racer back?

no sorry, it looks like a nightie. Not a nice one, either.

I dont like the neckline its not going to look right with black tights either.

Enjoy your cruise x

your DD is very pretty Katy, and this dress wouldn't do her justice!

Yes-if her name is Lolita.

Babydoll - I knew there was something about it

ExpectoPatronum - thanks

Ilovepigs - do you have teenagers?

Katy - I think it's a bit of a nightmare for a girl your DD's age tbh. If you are on a cruise she probably isn't going to want thick tights/leggings with it )and personally don't think it would look right with that neck line anyway) and without those she's going to be flashing her knicks all the time as you basically have to stand up straight all the time when wearing a dress in that style - which is all a bit tedious and unlikely at her age! The only thing it 'might' look ok with (and the S&B girls may shoot me?!) is some 3/4 length white leggings?

I think it is OK - I would never choose to wear it myself, but is suitable for a 14 year old I think. It would look daft with tights though.

Is she very tall? It may come up very short if you are tall (hence why me and dd, both 6 footers, can rarely buy short dresses) but if your dd is of average height hopefully it will not be too revealing.

Agree re the strapless bra.

I've given up on it - the baby doll nightie reference was what was troubling me

But I can't find what she wants atm

www.republic.co.uk/dresses/miso-spot-dress/invt/97003/

What about this? Some nice dresses on there, my dd likes republic.

this is also very nice and suitable for a 14 year old

Getorf, DD is not pale pink - it's not a good colour on her

No