Please recommend dressy clothes for tomboy tween girl

[Anonymous]

OP, I was your daughter. I usually opted for a long black skirt with shorts or leggings underneath. It was a compromise me mother and I could both live with.

Maybe this skirt: http://www.target.com/p/girls-say-what-lace-maxi-skirt-black/-/A-50481084#prodSlot=_1_2

Or this one: http://www.target.com/p/girls-solid-maxi-skirt-cherokee/-/A-15392037#prodSlot=_1_8

Just throw a pair of leggings on underneath. Lots of options for tops. Can dress up or down as the occasion requires

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD (11) has to dress up for several school events. Boys will wear coat and tie, girls skirts, dresses, or dress pants outfit. DD does NOT want to wear a dress or skirt. She feels very uncomfortable in either. I'm at a loss for what pants or alternative outfit would be suitable. I can imagine some kind of business wear, but I doubt that exists in her size!

Dress pants, white collared shirt or blouse.

No. Black pants and white top is for band concerts and waitresses.

Do black pants / colored top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

No. Black pants and white top is for band concerts and waitresses.

Do black pants / colored top.

LOL - my DD came up with an outfit that was a flowy white top with black pants and otherwise looked cute, but I told it reminded me too much of my uniform from the restaurant I worked in during college.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's the link to the velvet tunic top I mentioned above. Ra shorter than t looks in the photo--sort of covers the butt but not much more.
http://www.landsend.com/products/girls-holiday-velvet-leggings-top/id_293133_1187?cm_mmc=139971612&source=GS&003=56492216&010=4366902

that is a GREAT tunic!! Looks way more fashionable than the regular Lands End stuff.

[Anonymous]

Is there a reason she can't wear a plain oxford and jacket like the boys? My sister was a tomboy, and there's no way that she would have worn any of those tops. An oxford in a bright color, jacket to match pants, no tie unless required.

[Anonymous]

Lucky & Me makes awesome bike shorts for under skirts/dresses that are long and with the idea that kids play in mind. Not sure if they'd fit your daughter or if that would help her but its a thought. They do uniform colors!

[Anonymous]

My 11 YO DD wears tunic tops and leggings, even for church. Maybe, rarely, if forced, she'll wear a simple jersey knit dress, tights and boots, but the look is always the same. Plain, straight, comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a reason she can't wear a plain oxford and jacket like the boys? My sister was a tomboy, and there's no way that she would have worn any of those tops. An oxford in a bright color, jacket to match pants, no tie unless required.

Yes, why not a jacket? Google "girls uniform blazer" for tons of options.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 11 YO DD wears tunic tops and leggings, even for church. Maybe, rarely, if forced, she'll wear a simple jersey knit dress, tights and boots, but the look is always the same. Plain, straight, comfortable.

My 11 yr old DD is also always in the same uniform for anything slightly dressy -- polo shirt and nice black knit pants. About once a year we go through the ordeal of finding her a simple, acceptable jersey dress for things that I feel require a bit more dressing up, e.g. weddings, her own graduation.

[Anonymous]

Yes, skinny pants in black or navy. I really like the neutral shirts with an integrated ruffle-hem - just as comfy as a regular shirt but with an extra twist added :

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/sweaters_jackets/cotton/PRD~E6808/E6808.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=DEEP%20NAVY&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/shirts_tops/fleecetops/PRD~E3994/E3994.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=2&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=HTHR%20ALUMINUM&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row4

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/shirts_tops/fleecetops/PRD~C6955/C6955.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=4&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=DEEP%20NAVY&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row11

Otherwise, a dressier cotton tunic that looks super comfortable but might not pass the tomboy test :

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/shirts_tops/shirts/PRD~A8823/A8823.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=PINK%20AZURE%20GEO&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row9

And if she hates dresses but doesn't mind some sequins, maybe a cardigan or a vest (there are a ton more on the website and also in other stores) :

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/sweaters_jackets/wool_blend/PRD~E3805/E3805.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=2&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=BLACK&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row11

Finally, if you can bargain for her to wear a dress, there are some options that are more low-key but still look nice. No need to force her, but they do exist in case she ever shows an opening :

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/skirts_dresses/Dresses/PRD~E1848/E1848.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=4&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=RED%20NAVY%20CHLOE&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row0

https://factory.jcrew.com/girls-clothing/skirts_dresses/Dresses/PRD~E5959/E5959.jsp?N=217+19&Nbrd=F&Nloc=en_CA&Nrpp=48&Npge=1&Nsrt=3&isSaleItem=true&color_name=NAVY%20AZALEA%20GEO&isFromSale=true&isNewSearch=true&hash=row8

I obviously went to town on J.Crew Factory's website but I'm sure most brands offer similar items. And they do have a couple of regular dress-up shirts if everything else gets rejected. As long as she's happy and comfortable, it's all fine!

[Anonymous]

Juniors sequined kimono jacket. http://m.macys.com/shop/product/say-what-juniors-sequined-kimono?ID=2520099&CategoryID=71613

[Anonymous]

Black & white jumpsuit from H&M - also comes in solid black. http://m.hm.com/us/product/38714?article=38714-A

[Anonymous]

This jumpsuit is better since the pattern isn't hearts. I really like this one. http://m.hm.com/us/product/40193?article=40193-A&cm_vc=PRA1

[Anonymous]

Mine was a tomboy and played cello. We did black dress pants from the petites section and a white blouse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This jumpsuit is better since the pattern isn't hearts. I really like this one. http://m.hm.com/us/product/40193?article=40193-A&cm_vc=PRA1

This is awesome. Adult size please!