It can be difficult for a preteen to decide how to dress, where to shop and what occasions to reserve certain clothes for. Follow the tips in this article to understand how to survive this transition to adolescence.
Steps
Step 1. Prepare what you will wear in advance
Think for a moment about the plans for the day: will you go to school or will you stay at home? Your choice should be influenced by the activities you will perform. If it's raining heavily, you don't want to wear shorts.
Step 2. Check your wardrobe carefully to see what you have available
If some of the clothes you don't like or don't look good on, you could give them to charity or sell them.
Step 3. Try to feel comfortable
Choose clothes that you like and comfortable. Don't wear whatever other girls like just because it's in style. Bring clothing that reflects your tastes. When shopping, consider whether you will actually wear them.
Step 4. Your body is changing:
accept it. At this age it happens to everyone. If you go up a size or two, this means you are getting taller or your hips are getting wider. If a dress doesn't fit you, don't stress - choose a size larger instead or start shopping at a teen store.
Step 5. Dress appropriately for your age
Don't buy 12-heeled shoes or crotch mini skirts to look bigger. Learn to play with your own style and be true to yourself. If you like the emo / goth style, don't buy clothes or accessories that are particularly flashy or with inappropriate logos. There is no need to wear t-shirts with prints that are not suitable for your age.
Step 6. Choose the right accessories
Try using just a couple, without overdoing it. If you want to give it a try, try looking for cheap accessories, in a style that reflects your tastes. For the hair you can buy headbands, clips or flowers, but you can also leave them loose or gather them in a simple ponytail.
Step 7. Go shopping
Choose stores that fit your style. It is not necessary to buy big names: in a small shop near your home you could find a nice and cheap t-shirt. Nobody will ever know where you bought it.
Step 8. Clothing is one of the best ways there is to express yourself
Let your personality and moods shine through by writing sentences on a t-shirt, printing a t-shirt and dressing according to your mood. In any case, the main goal of clothing is to make you feel more confident and help you recognize your inner beauty.
Advice
- Don't be afraid to try on different types of clothes. Experiment with colors and patterns to figure out which ones are best for you.
- Try to use colors that flatter you.
- Add a personal touch to your outfits and don't wear something just because it's trendy.
- Dress well for special events (e.g. Christmas, birthdays / parties, dinners in sophisticated restaurants, stays in renowned hotels, and so on). Wear a smart suit, or combine a shirt with a skirt or pants. Don't complain if your parents ask you to dress well when you don't feel like it. After all, you only have to do this a few times a year. If you feel less comfortable than normal, accept it. However, if you don't feel comfortable at all and don't listen to you, you should definitely talk about it seriously with them.
- Try to choose colors that stand out on the eyes or matched with nail polish.
Warnings
- Make sure a match complies with the school rules. Consult it before shopping.
- Show your personality, don't copy anyone.
- Don't wear clothes that are too provocative. There is a place and a time for everything. You don't need to be unglued to attract someone or make a good impression. To create a more understated look, try wearing leggings under your miniskirt or layering your tops.
- Don't spend too much money in one go. Try babysitting or helping around the house more to buy what you think you deserve. Remember that trends change after a few months and collections are updated with nice new pieces, so don't go shopping sprees.
