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Grrrrr ... dress shopping for a 13 year old

On Saturday my just turned 13 year old will be going to a Bat Mitzvah ... I guess a Jewish type of confirmation.  Anyway, she has not dressed up for anything in a long time and we need to get something appropriate for the occasion.

13 year olds are just in an IN BETWEEN phase.  They look goofy in kids clothes, but even goofier I think in older women's clothing.  Worse yet, there is the "hootchie mama" type of dress.  I see this way too often for my liking.

I need ideas for what to wear for this type of occasion and where to go for a 13 year old who weighs about 94 pounds and is 5'1".

I need ideas QUICK.

When did all this growing and aging happen?  I was just not ready for this teenager to outgrow her kid size.  ((((SIGH)))))
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Kim H. said…
Hmmm....that's a tough one - especially since you probably don't have time to internet shop. What about a Macy's or whatever you have by you - may be you can find a skirt and top - or even try Kohl's - they've had some decent stuff - also had their fair share of hootchie mama stuff, but you might get lucky.

Wishing you all the best....so been there girlfriend!
7:21 PM
christine M said…
I wish I could help. My 11 year old just grew out of the kids sizes to the Junior sizes (a summer ago she was just going into a size 10 - how did this happen so fast?). And I'm not sure where to shop for her now. So, I can't help - but I feel for you.
10:57 PM
Anonymous said…
I understand. If you have time check out www.shabbyapple.com
There are some cute dresses there. If you don't have time, we can sometimes find things at Wet Seal at the mall (gag!) Or yes, Kohls will sometimes have something.
Good luck. Bat mitzvahs are fun.
11:10 PM
Anonymous said…
go to a bridal salon... seriously. They usually have conservative/casual dresses for all occasions. They will also alter the dress to your liking... keeping all things perfect for a 13 year old, and keeping both mom and daughter happy.
11:54 PM
Unknown said…
Good luck finding the dress, E. My first thought was "department store" but it sounds like you have gotten other great ideas too!

Oh, I do remember a friend of mine getting her daughter a dressy dress at H&M.

W
8:05 AM
Nikki said…
I know the Internet thing may be too slow, but we used www.cutieclothes.com to order a flower girl dress. I was really pleased with the prices. Hth.
9:11 AM
Anonymous said…
Dress makes a nice gift, I too have gifted one to my mom on her birthday from Thomas Pink.
7:48 AM
Anonymous said…
try sallymiller.com
8:52 PM
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