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14 year old outfit for a small family wedding

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Fresh01 · 10/01/2020 15:57

We have a small family wedding soon and I’m struggling to find a suitable outfit for DD who is 14. Any ideas/inspiration?

She is very sporty so prefers sports leggings and hoodies..... She isn’t keen on a long dress but would wear a short one. She won’t wear pink, red or things with flowers on them.

I’m beginning to think smart trousers and a top might look better. She is 5ft 6ins and a size 8.

Any suggestions?

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Hodgeheg3 · 10/01/2020 18:32

My daughter is a bit younger (12) but also likes to be permanently in leggings and a hoody so we’ve had similar challenges. Our compromise has usually been to get her a jumpsuit, we’ve found some nice wide leg ones in m&s although we’ve got an occasion coming up when she’s going to wear a top and tulle skirt, we’re yet to agree what she wears on her feet, possibly sparkly DMs

BrennieGirl · 11/01/2020 00:06

Google Confirmation dresses for ideas.

Good places to look are Debenhams, Next, Monsoon and Littlewoods.

A jumpsuit is a good idea or a skirt and top rather than a dress. It somehow feels a bit less dressy.

Africa2go · 11/01/2020 00:21

Something like this?
www.asos.com/prettylittlething/prettylittlething-jumpsuit-with-racer-back-and-pocket-detail-in-black/prd/13978157?clr=&colourWayId=16581888&SearchQuery=black%20jumpsuit

Have to say my 14yr old would not be seen in a dress (of any description!)

whattodo2019 · 11/01/2020 00:29

Urban Outfitters wrap dress ?
www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/uo-billie-dark-floral-mesh-wrap-mini-dress?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=009

My 14 yr wears these dresses to most events at the moment with a fat face tweet camel coat and a big scarf

With obligatory AF1 trainers

She looks gorgeous!

mumprocrastinating · 11/01/2020 06:39

She sounds just like my 14 yo! Nothing pink, nothing frilly, no flowers, etc.
We got her a navy jumpsuit that she looks very glam & dressed-up in, and she feels very good in. She also has grey wool crop trousers that she can dress up with (my) black ankle booties.

Fresh01 · 11/01/2020 09:29

I had forgotten about jumpsuits. We tried them for an event over a year ago and her body shape was all wrong for it but her body shape has changed completely since.

I like that Urban Outfitters dress but not sure she will agree😬

Whattodo2019 glad to hear someone else can’t get trainers off them😊

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