It is truly GUT wrenching for me to even wrap my head around the fact that my daughter is 16, and she is entering her Junior Year of High school. This year brings with it a myriad of new concerns and fears (on my part!). Of course the crazy thing about parenthood is that we essentially have these kids of ours on loan for a finite number of years and even then- they are not ours.
She is, as I’ve come to realize, her own very person and she has become a bit of a fashionista. She has this very strong sense of who she is, and her fashion aesthetic kind of blows me away. Her ability to put together different textures, colors and prints and make them work for her ( when I her mama have no innate sense of what to wear on any given day and just sort of stick with the pieces that are basic) she has found her unique voice through her fashion choices. And so without further ado- here are four outfits, for back-to-school Fall 2017 styled by Madison.
Here are just a few of the awesome back to school duds your teen can snag for back to school ( which my teen is putting on her list!)
Get the look: Pants: American Eagle // Shirt: Forever 21 // Watch: Armitron // Shoes:Steve Madden
Get the look: Flannel: Garage // Cami: Express // Pants: American Eagle // Bracelets: Alex and Ani // Boots: Bakers
Get the Look: Shirt: Kendall and Kylie // Shoes: Adidas // Jeans: Hollister
What a beauty. She looks absolutely gorgeous in all of her outfits. She has quite an amazing sense of fashion, too.
It’s really important that you allow them to pick their own clothes and let them express themselves! Time really flies though when you’re a parent. I love your daughter’s style!
I love when teens are able to express themselves when it comes to style. Sadly here all of our schools have a strict uniform policy, and the kids aren’t able to wear pieces that express who they are.
She looks great, such a fashionista. Its always important to make sure kids feel like they get a say and able to express themselves.
Cute clothes! It’s good to let them pick out clothes they feel comfortable wearing. Expresses their personality and shows who they are.
It’s fun to see what your kids like, as they get older and their individuality shines through in everything they do. My kids each definitely have their own unique style, as does your daughter.They grow up so fast!!
I’m pretty sure my husband would flip out if our daughter was a teenager and I let her outside the house in anything other than jeans and a sweatshirt. Lol. Luckily she’s only 2 months old, so he has time to come to terms with teen fashion.
Your daughter definitely has her own unique style. She is kind of a throw-back which is cool. Because in fashion, what is old is always new again. It is bittersweet to watch kids grow up. But then we can have some perspective on how our own parents felt.
It’s funny I have two little boys (4 and 2-years-old) but they both already like to pick out their outfits. They have their own sense of style and I like to encourage them to embrace that even if it means completely mismatched outfits.
My kids wear uniforms to school so sometimes they go all out when they dress in clothes they can choose and other times they look like they clearly never have to pick out their own clothes.
Your daughter has a great sense of style. By the time kids get into middle school (or before) letting them choose their own clothes is the only way to go.
Her style reminds me of Hannah Baker in 13 Reasons Why. I love that style, it’s comfy and laid back and it’s really perfect for going through a day of classes. She’s definitely owning her style, she looks great!
I have a 16-year-old, Junior in high school beautiful redheaded daughter too! It’s fun for me to see her develop her own fashion sense and pick out clothing which suits her taste.
I love her style. I hope she has an amazing junior year! It’s such an exciting time as high school begins to wind down.
I love these choices and are great options! I am glad I didn’t have to pick my own clothes in high school, we had uniforms and made it so much easier haha!
My daughter is totally into plaid, especially flannel. She would love that second outfit.
nice to see teens wearing a little more to cover their skin. around here I see girls showing their mid section or SHORT shorts, and I just don’t agree. It school, not the local summer festival
Those are some super stylish outfits! I love the colored pants! Way cute outfits!
Having cute clothes will definitely help with the self confidence that a lot of teens lack. I don’t think she is lacking, however! 🙂 I love all her picks!
Shopping for back to school clothes was the only thing I looked forward to!
Ooh I love the first look, the embroidered peasant blouse is gorgeous, especially with the burgundy jeans. She has a great selection of looks!
Nice! My daughter, 6, started putting together her own clothes at age 5. I love her independence in doing so. Not a fan of every outfit, but her confidence made her feel good about her look. And, where confidence is built, I will not tear down for my own style visions.
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I love that you allow her to have her own sense of style. That is empowering and healthy for teens.
I feel like it’s critical to be able to express yourself in the way that you dress. If you cannot express yourself with your clothes, your accessories and more so your hairstyles so to speak, then you feel like you’re being trapped or at least that is how I felt while in high school.
Love these outfits. Especially the first one. The white and floral top is gorgeous. And I really love the plum colored pants!
Your daughter is beautiful! I can’t imagine how challenging it is when girls are old enough to want to shop for themselves. My oldest daughter is eight and it already feels hard!
I absolutely love all the pants you got! They’re super cute!~ I’ve been a denim girl myself for the longest time and I love branching out and trying new colors.