Help with dressy outfits for tween/teen who won't wear dresses
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Anonymous
| My daughter is having her Bat Mitzvah later this year and will need an outfit for it as well as for her friends' Bat Mitzvahs that she will be attending over the next few months. She won't wear a dress/skirt, so we are looking for tops to wear with black pants. She's not into blouses or frilly things, so I'm not sure how to give her a dressy look. She's a XS/S in women's, but I find the styles not youthful enough for her. Any suggestions for specific items and/or stores to check? |
Anonymous
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What a bout a dressy tank top or t-shirt and a knitted jacket ? I’m thinking j crew or Nordstrom’s for the jacket and the top.
Something like this: https://www.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/blazers/lady-jacket/emilie-sweater-lady-jacket-in-stripe/MP117?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=black-ivory&colorProductCode=BQ196 |
Anonymous
| What about a girlie tux? |
Anonymous
| Jumpsuit |
Anonymous
Anonymous
| A dressy button down shirt. If most events are in the evening it could be black too. Otherwise pick whatever color she likes. |
Anonymous
I’m not the OP but is this appropriate for a bar mitzvah with the belly showing? I’m not Jewish but I would assume no. |
Anonymous
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Does she not wear dresses/skirts because she’s not girly? Or just doesn’t like them? If it’s a girly thing she won’t want a girly too either, so look at maybe small men’s dress shirts.
If she’s girly and just doesn’t like dresses/skirts you can do a more feminine top. |
Anonymous
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I'd say she's not girly, so she doesn't like the idea of blouses or frilly tops. I think we'll do some sort of suit for her Bat Mitzvah (need to find something young and fun), but she would want something less formal for the others that she attends.
I like the idea of a jumpsuit, but not sure she will. I'll show her the ones that have been shared. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| I’m the PP that asked if she was girly. My DD is not. She would wear black pants with a boys/men’s nice shirt. Poss even a blazer and tie. She wears earrings though. 🤷♀️ |
Anonymous
| Maybe black pants with a velvet blazer and a silk shell underneath? |
Anonymous
https://www.littleblacktux.com/ This is cute if she can pull it off 
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Anonymous
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Either of these are perfect and age-appropriate. I especially love the first one. |
Anonymous
| If she's attending the service, please cover bare shoulders and cleavage with a shawl or bolero jacket. Some temples don't let in women wearing pants so you might want to check first |
Anonymous
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My teen got a silky looking camisole from lulus in a jewel tone that she wears with dressy black pants and jewelry for fancy. Obviously would need a cardigan or shawl for temple.
I was at a bar mitzvah recently and a girl was wearing a fabulous velvet blazer that looked great too. |