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Post by cyndijane on Jun 2, 2016 1:21:06 GMT
I am pretty laid back when it comes to what my kids wear but even would put my foot down on that one. Same. Not a choice at 15. 17? Maybe but I wouldn't like it. See, this is more what I'm thinking. 15 is too young. I wouldn't like it even if she were older, and I know at some point she'll be making those choices on her own. But not at 15. And this is a big reason I'm glad we have 3 boys!
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Post by Basket1lady on Jun 2, 2016 1:37:44 GMT
"Sure...it will look lovely under a sweater" That'd be a big fat no from me - shes too young, and she'll likely end up dealing with idiots who believe they have a right to comment on her. If she were a little older, she'd have the confidence to deal with asshats, but I'm guessing that she's too young to handle that. So...no. But you will SUCK till she gets over it! Exactly. It's the attention that she will draw that would make me say no. And certainly no short shorts and skimpy tops together. Pick one asset to show off, not all of them! I'd wear that title of Most Repressed and Concervative Mom with pride!
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jun 2, 2016 1:58:27 GMT
If you send her out with that on, whether under something else or over, there is EVERY possibility that the second piece of clothing will find it's way off leaving her in just that piece.
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Post by Belia on Jun 2, 2016 1:58:37 GMT
Disclaimer- I only have boys, and my kids are much, much younger than 15.
But honestly, my first thought was "Meh." It's probably more covered than she would be if she spent the day at the beach as opposed to an outdoor music festival. And, really, are they THAT different?
The fact that it's not lined and the "nip slip" review would make me say no, not so much the style.
Actually try to counsel her against it because 1. She will get (sun)burned to a crisp in that thing, and 2. How on earth will she pee wearing that? I mean, have you ever seen the bathrooms at those big concerts? GROSS. And you want to try and maneuver a bodysuit in one of those porta-potties? Completely impractical.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 2, 2016 2:10:21 GMT
Well, I used to wear stuff similar to that (maybe not cut allll the way down to there though) way way back in the day, all 105 pounds of me. Or a bikini top and cut offs to outdoor music festivals. That said, to be honest, if it was my daughter I'd probably ask her to choose something else....and hope that she doesn't just change into it or something similar once she gets there My first thoughts would be, if I had a girl, oh hell no. Then my next thought would be that at 15 we were always wearing cut offs and bikini tops to outdoor festivals and to the beach, lakes, pools and sink holes (where we would stop for gas, food, whatever along the way.) Makes me wonder what my mother thought. Then again, she was a young mom and it was the 70's and I have seen a couple of pictures of her in a bikini top and cutoffs too, so maybe when it was my turn she didn't think much about it. All that conflicted thought leads me to saying that thankfully I have boys and the worst I had to deal with was reminding them that the world is not interested in their boxer shorts.
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Post by CarolT on Jun 2, 2016 2:14:15 GMT
Come on, sweetie, let's go to the mall to exchange that for something you're allowed to wear in public.
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Post by yivit on Jun 2, 2016 2:15:06 GMT
My reaction would be "you better thank your lucky stars you're even getting to go to FPSF at 15. Wear something else." BTW, my DS will be there, but he's 23 and I don't have to worry about nip slips with him.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Jun 2, 2016 2:19:45 GMT
I was at the mall today, and I was like whaaaaaaat? when I saw all the bodysuits? WTH? They were a bad idea THEN, they still are. ha. I'm iffie on the outfit. I mean, like someone else said, it's the same as wearing a bikini. And there are going to be A LOT of women there dressed like that. She's not going to be getting all the attention.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 2, 2016 2:48:35 GMT
I wouldn't have to say anything because my DH would be saying enough for BOTH of us! (And it would amount to "Oh HELL to the NO!") For the record I never liked stuff that was so, uh, revealing when I was a teenager. Even being covered up I got more than my fair share of catcalls and unwanted attention from creepers. Thanks, but no thanks!
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Post by TankTop on Jun 2, 2016 2:50:25 GMT
I would die laughing. Then tell her no.
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Jun 2, 2016 3:02:31 GMT
It would be a no for me too. I would emphasize how impractical it is - unlined, no bra, lots of nip slips, it's a BODYSUIT for crying out loud - I thought we were done with those, lol.
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Post by smartypants71 on Jun 2, 2016 3:32:58 GMT
Just from a practical standpoint, there's no way! I've been to that same festival every year up until this year, and no way in hell I'd be in a bodysuit in 184 degree weather trying to use the port o potty! Just yuk. I'd probably be ok with a 2 piece swimsuit and shorts with a kimono worn over it though. That seemed to be the outfit du jour among the younger set at the Flaming Lips show last weekend and I didn't clutch my pearls once!
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Post by Sassenach on Jun 2, 2016 4:03:59 GMT
Hell No! 15 is way too young for that outfit.
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Post by gryroagain on Jun 2, 2016 4:07:16 GMT
I'd be very confused, as both my dds have lovely figures they prefer to dress in clothes that resemble maternity paper bags. So I'd probably say nothing just from shock. I would have to nix those shorts for fashion crimes though- "eating her Hoo ha" is SUCH an apt description! It has to be hard to make the model look unflattering, but those shorts are succeeding.
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Post by Merge on Jun 2, 2016 4:10:17 GMT
Just from a practical standpoint, there's no way! I've been to that same festival every year up until this year, and no way in hell I'd be in a bodysuit in 184 degree weather trying to use the port o potty! Just yuk. I'd probably be ok with a 2 piece swimsuit and shorts with a kimono worn over it though. That seemed to be the outfit du jour among the younger set at the Flaming Lips show last weekend and I didn't clutch my pearls once! Smartypants, I shared your post with her. Now I have to take her shopping for a kimono. I don't have a problem with her wearing her bikini top, which is lined and designed to stay in place, and a pair of shorts. It also just doesn't seem as overtly sexy to me, even though more skin is showing. Maybe that's weird ...
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Post by marianne on Jun 2, 2016 4:11:58 GMT
"Not in this lifetime, sweeet pea."
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Post by Merge on Jun 2, 2016 4:16:17 GMT
My reaction would be "you better thank your lucky stars you're even getting to go to FPSF at 15. Wear something else." BTW, my DS will be there, but he's 23 and I don't have to worry about nip slips with him. And I'm sure he'd rather he didn't see them from fifteen year old girls! Ew! The ticket was DH's idea of a reward for good grades. I'm uncomfortable with the whole thing. She experienced some unwanted comments from older men at the March Madness festival while dressed much more conservatively and I'm not understanding her thought process with this.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2016 4:38:26 GMT
Here is a needle and some thread! When it is sewn up to a respectable height , I MAY let you wear it.
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Post by flute4peace on Jun 2, 2016 4:45:42 GMT
oh Hell no! I don't see my super conservative daughter wearing something like that but if she brought it home, it would be going back to the store so fast! { mine is a 32DDD - that wouldn't cover much of anything on her) My kid is the same size - that thing would get stuck in the cleavage and never be seen again.
ETA: Sorry I know it's a tangent but where do you find bras for her? We have a heck of a time.
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Post by LouWho on Jun 2, 2016 4:50:02 GMT
I don't have kids, but pretty sure That would be a no go from me if I did! What is up with the cut off mom jean shorts?
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Post by anniefb on Jun 2, 2016 5:05:33 GMT
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 2, 2016 5:46:16 GMT
I don't have kids, but pretty sure That would be a no go from me if I did! What is up with the cut off mom jean shorts? They're baaaaaaack.
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jun 2, 2016 6:41:14 GMT
My Dad would have said 'I hope you have got a nice warm vest on under that'.
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Post by anaterra on Jun 2, 2016 9:13:10 GMT
Be thankful she showed u n gave u a chance to veto... i would've worn it under a tee n tossed the tee when i got there... im pretty sure my dd has done the same..
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Post by anonrefugee on Jun 2, 2016 9:50:50 GMT
I don't have kids, but pretty sure That would be a no go from me if I did! What is up with the cut off mom jean shorts? They're baaaaaaack. Ha! Do we get to wear the big black belts again too?
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Post by impearia on Jun 2, 2016 9:55:41 GMT
When I was a teen I wore a lot of short skirts and dresses. Not so much low cut tops because even then I was a 32 D...I didn't even think what my outward appearance said to others until I had a discussion with my therapist when I was about 17. She told me that while I had the right to dress how I wanted (within reason) people would judge me BASED on that appearance whether I liked it or not. So basically to think about what sort of signals I was sending out. That made a huge impact on me.
I do think while it is perfectly fine to tell kids they cannot dress a certain way while living in your house, explaining WHY might be helpful. She may not even be considering what sort of signals she is unintentionally sending out. I knew a number of girls who had parents telling them they had to cover up...those girls just changed when they were out of their parents view. So getting her thinking, and wanting to present herself in an appropriate way will be your best bet in the long run.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jun 2, 2016 10:34:55 GMT
I'd say, no you're not. And then, I'd let her know that she can't wear anything labeled vixen from a store or catalog until she was of legal age and not under my roof.
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Post by Linda on Jun 2, 2016 10:58:40 GMT
ETA: Sorry I know it's a tangent but where do you find bras for her? We have a heck of a time. we've had a heck of a time also. We found one at TJMaxx but they don't usually have her size. Her sports bra is from Target (and we went up to a 34 for that). We found a couple at a Playtex outlet. I think we've had luck at Kohl's online before but she didn't like those - too frilly (she's a plain, no lace, no fancy colours sort). I heard Rue 21 has smaller bands in larger cup sizes but their bras are hideous. Herroom.com has a good selection but they tend to be on the spendy side.
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Post by grinningcat on Jun 2, 2016 11:29:07 GMT
Looks like a bathing suit so I'm not seeing the issue. Just make sure she has tape to keep the essentials covered and sunscreen to keep from getting burnt and she's good. My nieces wore stuff like this in the summer all the time at this age... they turned out just fine (one just got her Masters if that matters).
Do you really think that even if you ban it she won't wear it?
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Post by craftsbycarolyn on Jun 2, 2016 12:56:00 GMT
Yeah be a no from me too. My daughters are all grown and I have 3 and I wouldn't have let them wear that.
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