Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Dressing a Tween for the Holidays & Beyond


My girl...just turned 10. Double Digits! She is officially a tween...too old for toys and too young for boys.  She blew through one round of braces, just got her ears pierced and wears almost the same size shoe as me.  She is wise beyond her years yet still innocent. She is growing up before my eyes.  Most days, after school she wants to wear t-shirts and sport shorts and I am ok with that (I guess).  We have had many disagreements that began with me asking her to wear something besides a t-shirt and sports shorts. BUT WHAT DO I WEAR? THIS IS TOO SMALL. THAT ONE ITCHES.  I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING THAT FITS! UGH! Cue her falling to the floor with dramatic flair.

Dressing tweens for holidays, church, and parties can be very challenging.  I do not want her to look six but I definitely do not want her to look SIXTEEN!  I find myself ordering multiple styles and sizes and hoping that one thing will work.  Our go-to shops are J.Crew/Crewcuts, Gap Kids, Crewcuts Factory and Target.  Nordstrom also has great selections for this age (we are obsessed with the Tucker & Tate undies and bralettes).  We also love Pensacola store Bluetique and Angelique Kids in New Orleans.  It is fun to shop for her but I definitely try to keep in mind the fact that nothing fits for long.  Thank goodness I can rationalize my purchases by saying we can pass it down to her little sister!

Be sure to check my picks at the bottom of the post, from holiday to everyday.







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14 comments:

  1. Your tween is gorgeous! Love all your outfit ideas.

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    1. Awww, thank you! She's a sweet girl. Have a great day :)
      Traci

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  2. She is always dressed to perfection!

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    1. Awww, thanks Ashley! Hope to see you soon. Loved your Christmas card!
      Traci

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  3. What a cutie!! She looks a lot like her momma and I can tell is very well dressed! I mean can I wear those Sperrys?

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

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    1. Thank you Brooke!!! I am trying to teach them while they are young :) Yes, I want those Sperry's too.
      Traci

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  4. Agreed, tweets are hard! She's beautiful and looks very pretty and age appropriate!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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  5. Such a cutie! Great images and she takes after her momma bear ;)

    Sending you kisses from Sydney!

    I've recently been sent by Sony to the iconic Whitsundays to review their Xperia Z5 mobile camera or check out my Sky Diving video xx

    Helen xx
    http://CH1K.com

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    1. Awww, thank you Helen! Can't wait to check out your reviews.
      xoxo, Traci

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    1. Thank you, Claire! I hope you are having a good week. Traci

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  7. This is sooo cute! I love all the different options you picked!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  8. Your daughters are adorable! Your lovely tween is impeccably dressed!

    Danielle
    www.spring2spring.com

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