FAMILY
better
We asked
real-life moms and
kids to tell us their
clothing conflicts, then had youth stylist Zoey
Washington offer solutions that satisfy both.
ELLEN AND DAUGHTER ANNE, 11, LIVE IN SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN
ELLEN:
“Anne wears the same outfit
ANNE:
“My favorite outfit is my red
every day: jeans, a graphic T-shirt, and
checker pants, black vampire shirt, and
black zip-up sweatshirt. While many of the
puffy skateboarding shoes. It’s cool and
kids in her school dress similarly, I have a
comfortable. I’m so used to wearing
problem with her falling into such narrow
jeans, a sweatshirt, and a T-shirt now
options, especially when we attend events
that putting on a skirt is weird, and way
where these clothes are not appropriate.”
too girlie.”
BAND OF GLORY
“Even a traditionally ‘girlie'
headband gains some
attitude from metal studs,”
says Washington. Pink
headband, The Children's
Place, $4; thechildrensplace
.com. Bead necklace, Arizona
by JCPenney, $9; at
JCPenney stores
RIPE FOR STRIPES
‘To complement a tween's
array of graphic tees,
introduce texture and
stripes in some new pieces.”
Wool peacoat, Old Navy,
$50; at Old Navy stores.
Striped top, BB Dakota, $60;
southmoonunder.com. Gray
top, H&M, $io; hm.com
for locations
BUCKLE UP
“Even if your child refuses
to wear anything but
T-shirts, a belt will keep
her looking put-together.”
Pink skinny belt, Mixit by
JCPenney, $16; at JCPenney
stores
IN BLOOM
“If skirts don't interest your
daughter, add leggings or
leggings' (jean leggings) to
her wardrobe. With a nice
top, they can even go
dressy.” White floral
leggings, H&M, $13; hm.com
for locations
Instead of skater shoes, try
similar slip-ons. They're
inexpensive enough that you
can get an array of colors
that appeal to you both.”
Slip-on flats, H&M, $13;
hm.com for locations
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