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Post by Cupcake on May 14, 2021 19:26:15 GMT
DD is 17 has ASD (Aspergers) and is very challenging to shop for. She is small, 5’ 1” and about 95 pounds. She also looks very young and is very simple/conservative in her clothing, basically leggings and t-shirts. She still gets basic leggings from the kids section at Target. 😆
She will be having senior pics done this summer (!) and we would like to have one pic in a simple dress, but I’m having trouble finding something that looks good, fits well, and doesn’t look either too babyish or too skimpy. She is not into spaghetti straps and is small chested. We could even do a nicer top with slim pants and sandals. Just something a step up from her every day wardrobe. Any ideas for sources?
Thanks in advance to my super shopper Pea friends!
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Post by littlemama on May 14, 2021 19:56:53 GMT
Land's end?
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Post by magellen on May 14, 2021 20:04:16 GMT
Seriously, check out Walmart. There are some very cute summer dresses there.
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Post by MissBianca on May 14, 2021 20:04:21 GMT
Check out Mod Cloth online, they have some really cute vintage looks.
DD has also found some cute fit and flare dresses at Target.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2021 20:12:47 GMT
DD is 17 has ASD (Aspergers) and is very challenging to shop for. She is small, 5’ 1” and about 95 pounds. She also looks very young and is very simple/conservative in her clothing, basically leggings and t-shirts. She still gets basic leggings from the kids section at Target. 😆 She will be having senior pics done this summer (!) and we would like to have one pic in a simple dress, but I’m having trouble finding something that looks good, fits well, and doesn’t look either too babyish or too skimpy. She is not into spaghetti straps and is small chested. We could even do a nicer top with slim pants and sandals. Just something a step up from her every day wardrobe. Any ideas for sources? Thanks in advance to my super shopper Pea friends! My Aspie dd got a dress from Old Navy. Light, pretty, not frilly, not too tight, not itchy. She loves it. She graduates this year and wore it once already. She has also chosen dressed from Kohls. |
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Post by oliquig on May 14, 2021 20:26:42 GMT
I would try Old Navy or J Crew, but tend to have more simple designs, with JC being more tailored.
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Post by carhoch on May 14, 2021 20:50:40 GMT
Honestly I would let her wear whatever she’s comfortable in ,she is old enough , it’s her pictures .
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Post by Kerri W on May 14, 2021 20:58:14 GMT
Her build sounds similar to one of my DDs, who also tends to dress more on the solid/plain side. She's a teacher and dresses cute but simple and comfortable. She buys a lot of dresses from Gap and J Crew because they carry XXS and XS. She looks very nice in a simple shift dress like this. |
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Post by epeanymous on May 14, 2021 21:02:12 GMT
Add me to the J Crew pile. They are great for petite folks who like simple clothes.
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Post by belgravia on May 14, 2021 22:36:03 GMT
I agree with trying J Crew. Also maybe Anthropologie. Aritzia would be another good option...they have many options in small sizes. A jumpsuit might be a cute alternative to a dress.
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Post by Legacy Girl on May 14, 2021 23:45:24 GMT
I love this petite dress from Talbot's. Would be really cute for senior pictures. They have some nice options on their web site. Talbot's Dress
ETA: It's the linen scallop detail shift dress. Not sure I can't link directly to the specific one. Sorry! |
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Post by Cupcake on May 15, 2021 1:33:37 GMT
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll definitely be checking these out. I didn’t even think of J Crew or Talbots (or Walmart!) and didn’t think Old Navy would have anything small enough. Much appreciated!
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Post by birdy on May 15, 2021 1:40:37 GMT
my teen dd has gotten some cute and appropriate dresses at Old Navy in the past.
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Post by sierra821 on May 16, 2021 16:08:29 GMT
Try Aeropostale , we got my daughter some cute dresses there for a cruise. Granted this was 2 years ago but we were there a few weeks ago and saw cute ones!
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 16, 2021 17:25:29 GMT
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Post by kenziekeeper on May 16, 2021 17:36:20 GMT
J Crew (and J crew factory), Loft, Francesca’s, Anthropologie, and Macy’s would be my starting spots... Maybe Lilly Pulitzer? Vineyard Vines?
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Post by finaledition on May 16, 2021 17:44:10 GMT
Another place to search may be Draper James. They sell size 0.
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