Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 22:49     Subject: Re:Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
This blazer is cool. Plus she could wear it as an inbetween season coat...

http://m.zara.com/us/en/sale/kids/boy/coats/velvet-blazer-with-lapel-detail-c541990p2176024.html
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 21:19     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
http://www.thefader.com/2014/12/17/shilohs-suit-game-is-on-fleek
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 18:46     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
For the record, OP, my DD age 15 has recently decided to only wear suits. It looks awesome and she gets tons of complements. She'll wear a colored button-down, black blazer and pants, and cool shoes. I wish I could see your DD at this wedding!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 11:50     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:Also, try Janie and Jack. They have the cutest preppy wear that would work for a wedding


I think they max out at size 6.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 11:44     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Also, try Janie and Jack. They have the cutest preppy wear that would work for a wedding
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 11:18     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
OP here. Thank you, DCUM! This has been a very productive discussion, and now I have all sorts of ideas I never would have come up with on my own. Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 11:16     Subject: Re:Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:Burlington Coat Factory has some formal wear. I don't like dresses either, but I wouldn't dress like a boy. How about just some pants, flats, and a blouse?


Anything that I would call a "blouse" probably wouldn't pass muster.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 11:15     Subject: Re:Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any 8 yr old (boy or girl) needs to wear a suit to a wedding. I'd look for anything else (skinny pants, nice leggings, skirt/tights/booties) etc. Check out JCrew kids for ideas.


OP here. I was thinking a suit would be best because she needs to dress up and won't wear a dress or anything really girly. She hates things like leggings, tights, skirts, dresses, and although I could probably force her to wear something more traditional, I don't really see the point. If I can find something she likes, that isn't too expensive, and that won't attract negative attention, I don't see why she needs to wear a dress. An 8 year old boy might get away with khakis and a buttondown, but I don't think that is dressy enough for a girl.

You seem put off by my suggestions. She doesn't need to wear a dress or khakis and buttondown! Personally, I don't love a traditional suit for boy or girl so I suggested skinny black pants and JCrew as an example. Sorry if you took offense.


OP here. No offense taken at all! I was just explaining more.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 10:22     Subject: Re:Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Burlington Coat Factory has some formal wear. I don't like dresses either, but I wouldn't dress like a boy. How about just some pants, flats, and a blouse?
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 10:11     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This would be really cute with black skinny pants. She will be the chicest girl at the wedding.

https://www.jcrew.com/girls_category/jackets/blazers/PRDOVR~99417/99417.jsp


OP again. LOVE this idea. Going to look on ebay for something similar (and cheaper)! Thanks, PP!


You are welcome!
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 09:35     Subject: Re:Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any 8 yr old (boy or girl) needs to wear a suit to a wedding. I'd look for anything else (skinny pants, nice leggings, skirt/tights/booties) etc. Check out JCrew kids for ideas.


OP here. I was thinking a suit would be best because she needs to dress up and won't wear a dress or anything really girly. She hates things like leggings, tights, skirts, dresses, and although I could probably force her to wear something more traditional, I don't really see the point. If I can find something she likes, that isn't too expensive, and that won't attract negative attention, I don't see why she needs to wear a dress. An 8 year old boy might get away with khakis and a buttondown, but I don't think that is dressy enough for a girl.

You seem put off by my suggestions. She doesn't need to wear a dress or khakis and buttondown! Personally, I don't love a traditional suit for boy or girl so I suggested skinny black pants and JCrew as an example. Sorry if you took offense.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 09:34     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:This would be really cute with black skinny pants. She will be the chicest girl at the wedding.

https://www.jcrew.com/girls_category/jackets/blazers/PRDOVR~99417/99417.jsp


OP again. LOVE this idea. Going to look on ebay for something similar (and cheaper)! Thanks, PP!


NP here. Not as cute as the J. Crew one, but much cheaper:

http://www.zappos.com/tommy-hilfiger-kids-school-girl-blazer-big-kids-medium-grey-heather?ef_id=Uzi2FAAAARVb3jDk:20150120143255:s
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 09:28     Subject: Re:Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't know why any 8 yr old (boy or girl) needs to wear a suit to a wedding. I'd look for anything else (skinny pants, nice leggings, skirt/tights/booties) etc. Check out JCrew kids for ideas.


OP here. I was thinking a suit would be best because she needs to dress up and won't wear a dress or anything really girly. She hates things like leggings, tights, skirts, dresses, and although I could probably force her to wear something more traditional, I don't really see the point. If I can find something she likes, that isn't too expensive, and that won't attract negative attention, I don't see why she needs to wear a dress. An 8 year old boy might get away with khakis and a buttondown, but I don't think that is dressy enough for a girl.


Is it a black tie event or a formal wedding?

If it is a black tie - an 8 year old boy would not get away with khakis and a buttondown. If it is a formal event - he should wear a jacket and tie.


OP here. It is formal, and I agree that even a boy should not wear simply khakis and a buttondown to a formal event, although people do it.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 09:28     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
You might also try tinytux.com. They have a huge assortment of different stuff, including things like sky blue tuxes, tux shirts, vests, etc. A tux shirt with velvet pants would be super cute, i think. Good luck.
Anonymous
Post 01/20/2015 09:27     Subject: Suit for a little girl (wedding)?
Here are some "fancier" trousers to go with a jacket.

http://www.zara.com/us/en/sale/kids/girl/trousers/checked-knit-trousers-c436362p2378509.html

http://www.zara.com/us/en/sale/kids/girl/trousers/buckled-wool-trousers-c436362p2225021.html

http://www.zara.com/us/en/sale/kids/girl/trousers/printed-trousers-with-zip-c436362p2087513.html


She could also do cute wool shorts with tights under, if she'll do tights.