ProudGrandma Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 maybe it's too early yet, but I am starting to look for dresses (for church)for my 11 year old daughter. She gets cold very easily, so long sleeves are a must....and she also doesn't like to wear white or cream tights because she thinks it makes her look like a little girl, so I am not sure what we are putting on her legs this winter. She also doesn't like to wear leggings becasue she doesn't like the fact that there are no feet in them and she doesn't like how they look. So I am honestly not sure what we are going to do yet. She would wear a dress with short sleeves if we can find a nice sweater to go on top...but I can't afford it if each piece is $30...and we usually get 2 church outfits each season. Does anybody have any thoughts for me? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I have looked...but will continue to do so. Also looking for some fahion help since she is so picky....does anybody have any suggestions as to what style of dress I might be able to find for her?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 LL Bean & Lands' End Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingHim77 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My favorite places for my daughter's dresses are JC Pennys and Wal-Mart. So many places only sell dresses that look way too teenish to me. JC Penny has many sweet dresses that my daughter loves. I also really like Wal-Mart's George brand dresses. She never wears any of her dresses out because she only wears them to church and for special occasions and hangs them up as soon as we get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My 11 yo still fits in and enjoys the basic Lands End dress. She's almost 5' and is in the size 14 this year--one size left, so we might get one more year. We wait until we can get them 25% off with free shipping (Lands End has periodic sales), and then in will be under $20. She also doesn't have a problem with tights. If she did, I might try to get her some boots. She now wears ballet flats instead of buckle shoes. Skirts are also good--hers are still twirly style. Boy they grow up fast, don't they? It's definitely harder to find her clothes in the last year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I would look at Land's End, LL Bean, and Hanna Anderson. If you watch for sales, you can find dresses at all these places vey reasonably price. They wear well and last forever. Here's one at Land's End that is really cute. http://www.landsend.com/pp/SmockedRuffleBottomDress~225563_1187.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::DLI&CM_MERCH=IDX_Girls-_-DressesSkirtsSkorts&origin=index this is cute....what would you recommend for her legs and feet? I know this sounds like a really dumb question...but I am sort of stumped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 My 11 yo still fits in and enjoys the basic Lands End dress. She's almost 5' and is in the size 14 this year--one size left, so we might get one more year. We wait until we can get them 25% off with free shipping (Lands End has periodic sales), and then in will be under $20. She also doesn't have a problem with tights. If she did, I might try to get her some boots. She now wears ballet flats instead of buckle shoes. Skirts are also good--hers are still twirly style. Boy they grow up fast, don't they? It's definitely harder to find her clothes in the last year or so. does your daughter wear white tights? Or what color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 could she wear regular girls pantyhose. My dds' started wearing them at about 11 yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 She does wear white. They are the heavier knit kind of tights (TicTacToe brand). She's had a cream color in the past that I would get if they matched the dress better, but usually white. I would also do black if that looked good with the dress colors, but I don't think black would look too good with the navy dress she has for this year (haven't bought a second dress yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My girls wear leggings with boots with their skirts and dresses. It's much warmer than pantyhose or tights. They also wear sweaters or shrugs on their arms. Those two things allow them to wear short sleeve or sleeveless dresses year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 She does wear white. They are the heavier knit kind of tights (TicTacToe brand). She's had a cream color in the past that I would get if they matched the dress better, but usually white. I would also do black if that looked good with the dress colors, but I don't think black would look too good with the navy dress she has for this year (haven't bought a second dress yet). This is one of the few things that those blue jean looking leggings looks decent with....if you go the boot route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 does your daughter wear white tights? Or what color? Land's End has really nice tights in colors and patterns that match their dresses. Maybe your daughter would like that with some cute boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Definitely leggings with dresses/skirts to keep warm. Pair them with boots and they will look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) You said she doesn't like leggings or white tights. Does she like funky pattern tights? These are cute. http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-Underwear-Socks-Leggings.html The clothes here are costly, but the tights are two to a pack, so not too bad. They also have a link entitled Outfit Ideas; a couple of photos are of fun leggings and tights with various skirts and dresses. Might good for discussion. :) My 12 yr old has gotten a lot of mileage out of her dresses, skirts and tights. They look cute with shoes, boots and high top sneakers. I love the outfits she does put together. She was also on a leg warmer kick and I think that is really adorable. Edited September 4, 2011 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 My dd's love to wear boots in the winter. I would check out your goodwill for a jean jacket or sweaters. They are so easy to dress up and match so much. I like to find my daughter a black skirt (knee length) b/c it looks great with everything. She can wear it with a turtle neck and leggings and boots, a tee-shirt and a jean jacket. My dd has liked adding scarves to her outfits as well. It makes it a lot of fun to have a couple of separates to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) ...and she also doesn't like to wear white or cream tights because she thinks it makes her look like a little girl, so I am not sure what we are putting on her legs this winter. I agree with the funky tights suggestion. They are usually thick cotton, and quite warm. Not like thin dance tights. If you don't care for funky, try black or brown or navy. We always buy a size larger than the package suggests, so they last longer and feel less tight, if you know what I mean. Marshalls had a ton of nice ones last year. My dd gets them as presents at the holidays. The tights look nice with a clog, as a PP suggested, or with a Merrell jungle moc or the Lands End version, or even a funky hiking boot or, dare I suggest it, Uggs.. A dress with some texture and heft - a solidly winter dress - will complete the look. ETA - I have found, at that age, it was helpful to send away for a ton of catalogs from fashion-forward companies, and have dd circle what she liked. I saw what she was thinking, and could purchase accordingly. It helped me to know what to look for on the second-hand market also. Edited September 4, 2011 by askPauline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 thank you all very much for your thoughts and ideas. I appreciate the options and the links. Tomorrow when I get a few minutes, I will show them to her and see what she thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 tall boots, skirts with either sweaters or blazer/jackets. You can get them at a second hand store and they will probably look brand new. Save the money for the new boots and some nice wool socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 My dd has outgrown the Land's End knit dress look, unfortunately. We just gave away 6 or 7 of them to her cousin--it was actually hard for me to let them go! LOL She likes to layer lately, and is looking forward to wearing winter clothes. Skirts with boots and boot socks or tights (so you don't really see a lot of the tights) are going to be her new fav, I think. For more dressy times, we love Bonnie Jean dresses. Penney's usually carries some (be careful there, tho, as they sell the Little Hooker Line, too--;)) and we've gotten one on Amazon. She had two sweater dresses last year that she wore with ribbed tights--they were more sophisticated and did not look like little girl dresses. Here's one we got her. She wore it with black flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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