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If you were 14/15, what top would you wear with this skirt?

32 replies

Spinet · 17/12/2023 09:47

If you wouldn't wear it in the first place, too late I've bought it now.

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/skirts_c20673898

Thanks for advice!

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tchotchke · 17/12/2023 09:48

The link is showing every skirt. Which one is it?

Spinet · 17/12/2023 09:48

Don't think the link worked. Here's a screenshot.

If you were 14/15, what top would you wear with this skirt?
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MadamVastra · 17/12/2023 09:52

Something flimsy if I could get it past my mum (unlikely)

Spinet · 17/12/2023 09:55

She will wear it with thick tights I think; that's her style.

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Britpopbaby · 17/12/2023 09:59

Band/ graphic t with a distressed ( holey) jumper over the top

MillarMountVandal · 17/12/2023 10:08

My daughter is 13 (14 in March) and she'd wear it with a cropped jumper (that she, not me, chose) and tights with a max of 70d!
She likes short skirts, but they have to be cargo style or checked.

Spinet · 17/12/2023 10:18

Band T or cropped jumper are great ideas thanks. I wanted to get her an outfit but you're right @MillarMountVandal she probs would want to pick herself (I'm confident she'll like the skirt). Maybe I'll steal one if her dad's band t-shirts and put it in the wrapping since that's what she'll must likely wear with it anyway now you mention it @Britpopbaby!

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 17/12/2023 10:30

I’m not a teenager but depends on her style, I styled silver trousers with a new grey pocket jumper from Zara.

But agree that band t shirt or cropped jumper is good. From any of her favourite shops.

If you want to get a more luxe version then ask what she wants. At that age I was dictated to by DM’s choices but as soon as I was 17 and had own money I traded up in what I wore.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 17/12/2023 10:31

MillarMountVandal · 17/12/2023 10:08

My daughter is 13 (14 in March) and she'd wear it with a cropped jumper (that she, not me, chose) and tights with a max of 70d!
She likes short skirts, but they have to be cargo style or checked.

It’s so funny on tube yday and youngsters all in cargo pants/cargo skirts. Brings me back to
1990s All Saints (band!) style.

Spinet · 17/12/2023 10:33

My kids said 'what was it like to actually be in the 90s?' the other day. Threw me a bit I must say. Er, like actually being here now only with less achy joints?!

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MillarMountVandal · 17/12/2023 10:39

Spinet · 17/12/2023 10:33

My kids said 'what was it like to actually be in the 90s?' the other day. Threw me a bit I must say. Er, like actually being here now only with less achy joints?!

😂

My daughter often comments (on things on TV etc from that era, that still feel current to me!) "Gosh, is this from like the 19 hundreds" 😐😂

Sera1989 · 17/12/2023 10:48

Cropped jumper and/or cropped t shirt. Strappy tops ("going out" tops of 15+ years ago) are back in so perhaps one of them but if I was feeling adventurous I would go with a cropped corset top

Needmorelego · 17/12/2023 11:03

Mine would wear it with thick black tights, converse style shoes* and a band t-shirt.

  • would probably change mind before leaving the house and put crocs on 🙄 (that dot is meant to be an asterisk)
Mirrormeback · 17/12/2023 11:17

My DD 16 would wear something very tight and skimpy but also with a cropped hoody

I have no idea where she gets her clothes from these days so I can't even help you out there

naughtynine · 17/12/2023 11:20

I did wear a skirt like that with a sleeveless tank top with tights and Converse & with no tights, strapped heels and a cami. Doubt my arm would fit in now!

grass67 · 17/12/2023 11:55

It's right on trend OP, good choice of skirt. I walked past a teen in cargo jeans the other day, I did a double take. It's always funny when fashions come back round.

clowniform · 17/12/2023 12:04

Cropped halter neck or ribbed bralette. Basically something that covers as little as possible while being just plausible as an item of clothing. 😁

@grass67 Agree it's fun seeing the styles of my teen years everywhere again though I do have to fight the urge to foist nice cardis on them.

grass67 · 17/12/2023 12:11

Nice cardis, no teen is a wearing coat, let alone a cardi😁 I hate the trend for the cropped stuff TBH, teens are often not as slim as they were😳

I do think the cargo pant is much better than the trend for baggy joggers. Obviously I conveniently forget my shell suits 😂

Cyclingmummy1 · 17/12/2023 12:28

Something small.

Mummyoflittledragon · 17/12/2023 15:06

Anything cropped eg t-shirt / jumper / top. Or super tight body or a short corset.

Having looked at Bershka and Zara, it seems to be fine to pair a bling item with a non bling item so I’d go for the style she likes. Bershka has some metallic corsets if you are interested.

I like this because it seems to almost shimmer yet is denim. https://www.bershka.com/gb/denim-effect-bandeau-top-c0p138343510.html?colorId=800

or a little more casual https://www.bershka.com/gb/metallic-print-long-sleeve-t-shirt-with-open-back-c0p152090625.html?colorId=505&stylismId=3

My 15 yo has this top. I imagine if she has it, some of her friends do too… It also comes in an asymmetric and long sleeve version.
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/seamless-top-with-rhinestones-p07901809.html?v1=283099944

I like this. Idk if it’s too much?
https://www.zara.com/uk/en/cropped-knit-sweater-with-pearl-beads-p09598225.html?v1=306660243

MaloneMeadow · 17/12/2023 15:08

Asked DD - she thinks it’s lovely!! Says she’d probably pair it with a slightly oversized white jumper

Mummyoflittledragon · 17/12/2023 15:10

Does she have one of these btw? They seem quite ubiquitous atm. And I don’t have one at all oh no no no. Not I.

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/leather-effect-cropped-biker-jacket-p04341826.html?v1=324595230

In my defence, I bought it on vinted for dd and it was so big as it’s oversized that I kept it for me.

I forgot to say those cropped jumpers with the holes in them are also bang on trend.

Spinet · 17/12/2023 18:08

Ooh lots of ideas, thanks everyone!

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newusern99 · 18/12/2023 10:21

Is a band t shirt a t-shirt from a band (merch) or is it some new style I haven't heard of? Boys in our house.

Needmorelego · 18/12/2023 10:43

@newusern99 band t-shirt just means a t-shirt for a music band. My daughter is wearing a Nirvana one today.