Expert shoppers, any ideas?

amother

OP ↓

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:16 pm

I'm looking for a dress/outfit for my daughter and having a really hard time. She's 14 years old but is the size of a 10-11 year old. Everything we've tried either didn't fit or was too immature / childish for a teenager.

We've tried shopping in person at Jewish stores but gave up. Does anyone have any suggestions? It must be available online at a site that can ship within a few days and has free return shipping.

Thanks so much!

amother

Birch ↓

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:22 pm

What type of outfit are you looking for?
My 13 year old is a size 10 kids & we do well at lulu's.

giftedmom

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:22 pm

I think Lilly and Todd might have what you’re looking for

amother

↑ Birch ↓

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:24 pm

https://lulukidsclothing.com/c.....ess-3
https://lulukidsclothing.com/c.....skirt
https://lulukidsclothing.com/c.....sia-2 paired with a pleated skirt
https://lulukidsclothing.com/c.....umper with a burgundy/cream cardigan

amother

Jasmine

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:26 pm

amother OP wrote:

Our family has lots of experience with this BH. Here are some options, there are/were quite a few of us that had this situation and we all have different taste:
1. Aqua brand clothing from Bloomingdales
2. Size 00 petite at Banana Republic
3. Talbots (kids, not adults)
4. Some random brands at Nordstrom that I’ve never seen anywhere else. They have names like 1.state, 1901, ASTR the label. It’s hit or miss but I used to score great stuff there in high school when I wanted to feel adult even though I didn’t look like one.

Feel free to share your daughter’s size or height if you’re comfortable, I’m happy to help find links!

LittleMissMama

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:27 pm

Udel comes in xxsmall - have you tried it?

amother

↑ OP

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:29 pm

Thanks everyone! Looking through the links.

Udel size XXS was weirdly cut for us. Too tight at the waist, too loose on top and at the hips. It just didn't work. And waaaay too long!

soproud

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 10:36 pm

Bodenusa.com has free returns.
I don’t know if they have what you’re looking for, but it’s worth a try.

Cupcakes

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 11:33 pm

Try the brand Porter--most of the frum stores have it. youngtimers and shoponce have it for 70% off now

amother

↑ Birch

Mon, Jan 06 2025, 11:46 pm

Cupcakes wrote:

Try the brand Porter--most of the frum stores have it. youngtimers and shoponce have it for 70% off now

Yes, I forgot about the brand porter. We do well with them as well.

amother

Ballota

Yesterday at 12:27 am

I recently bought my 14 year old a beautiful dress at Macy’s - I forgot the brand.
But she has finally caught up and is now a true size 14 but she ran small basically from birth