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Help! Prom outfit for emphatically non-girly DD?

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EachLeachBearGlum · 17/06/2026 19:05

DD is 16, gay, and not at all girly. She has zero interest in a prom dress but wants to still look prom appropriate. She's found this image as inspiration. Does anyone have any idea where we can start with sourcing something?

She's size 8 top size 10 bottom.

Thanks so so much in advance!

Help! Prom outfit for emphatically non-girly DD?
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thedevilinablackdress · 17/06/2026 19:07

I always think of COS for tailoring with interest.
https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/tailoring/womens-suits-and-tailoring

Basilandparsleyandmint · 17/06/2026 20:55

Don’t know where that is from but yes it is fab -
last year at my DS’s prom a few people who didn’t feel prom dresses were their style wore similar outfits and looked great ❤️

TheChosenTwo · 17/06/2026 20:59

Where’s the one from that you’ve added, it looks perfect!
dd2 isn’t girly, she wore a bottle green suit and ended up finding the one she wanted on Vinted, she looked amazing, I think it was from Zara originally.

UserNineNine · 17/06/2026 21:06

There are waistcoats in the women’s section of Next at the moment.

JulieJo · 17/06/2026 21:33

Slaters may be worth a look if you have a store near you. They don't sell women's suits but will do some tailoring for a women's fit I think.
Probably worth phoning before visiting.
Searching for "androgynous suits" may help.

Ilovemyshed · 17/06/2026 21:40

Came here to suggest a tuxedo, tailored for her shape.

PetiteParakeet · 17/06/2026 21:46

At my son’s prom, the boys all took off their jackets as they were jumping around and overheated. So I think the waistcoat + trousers combo as in the picture would be better than a ‘full’ suit with a jacket, and it looks stylish!

EachLeachBearGlum · 17/06/2026 22:14

Thank you so much, so great pointers here! DD and I will start ploughing through them.

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Selfseedpoppies · 17/06/2026 22:18

DD18 is wearing a navy waistcoat and tailored trousers from River Island with a puffy sleeved blouse. Bright yellow high heels, jewellery and hair clips.

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