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Something to wear for 12 year old

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purpleme12 · 28/06/2026 22:05

My child hates dresses, skirts, and anything girly or frilly even(And really anything 'dressed up.')
Likes to have the freedom to be active, run about, do gymnastics etc. Doesn't like to be restricted. Gets hot so likes short sleeves, short legs.
We've got an 80th birthday day with the family coming up and it's not just her usual casual shorts and t-shirt wear

Might be a long shot but does anyone have any recommendations or ideas

Preferably not expensive onesi

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selffellatingouroborosofhate · 28/06/2026 22:13

Jumpsuit? Playsuit?

purpleme12 · 28/06/2026 22:15

Yes just wondered if anyone had any specific recommendations but no worries

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selffellatingouroborosofhate · 28/06/2026 22:17

"80th birthday daytime" could mean anything from afternoon tea to a heritage railway visit, so it's hard for me to be more specific.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 28/06/2026 22:18

DD(14) is the sane. She has a jersey jumpsuit for “occasions”, and wears it with silver Converse. It came from Crew Clothing a couple of years ago.

DeathMetalMum · 28/06/2026 22:29

Dd1 (15) has a black jumpsuit from H&M also a couple of years ago. (I took it up and then removed the hemming) Hers has thin straps but she usually chooses to wear a t-shirt with it either long sleeve or short sleeve. It's been an excellent addition to her wardrobe, easily dressed up or down.

purpleme12 · 28/06/2026 22:31

Thank you I will show her the last two (think she's best in short legs you see)
And see what she thinks

I didn't think it'd be this hard with her

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purpleme12 · 28/06/2026 22:31

DeathMetalMum · 28/06/2026 22:29

Dd1 (15) has a black jumpsuit from H&M also a couple of years ago. (I took it up and then removed the hemming) Hers has thin straps but she usually chooses to wear a t-shirt with it either long sleeve or short sleeve. It's been an excellent addition to her wardrobe, easily dressed up or down.

Thanks I'll have a look at h&m website in a bit

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purpleme12 · 28/06/2026 22:36

selffellatingouroborosofhate · 28/06/2026 22:17

"80th birthday daytime" could mean anything from afternoon tea to a heritage railway visit, so it's hard for me to be more specific.

It's at a hotel but having photographs taken

So not casual t-shirt and shorts

However it doesn't have to be 'super fancy' either

(And quite frankly at this stage I'd settle with something she likes and is comfortable with and is more dressy than a t-shirt and shorts)

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selffellatingouroborosofhate · 28/06/2026 23:25

minipie · 28/06/2026 22:58

With https://www.primark.com/en-gb/p/7-15yrs-shirred-peplum-t-shirt-light-blue-991171306504, perhaps?

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