Introduction
One of the most important aspects of being a teenage girl is the feeling that she fits in, dresses well, looks right and is part of her peer group. For lots of girls this can be a tricky time if they lack confidence and don’t yet feel comfortable in their own skin, as so many teenage girls don’t. Instead of focusing on themselves and where to make improvements girls look to the people around them for inspiration, acceptance and direction in how to dress.
Most high street fashion, particularly teenage fashion, is designed for ultra slim, waif like bodies. This can be great for the girl who is a size 6. She can happily copy her friends’ style and pull it off. But not every girl who is slender and willowy will feel confident with their body- some just want curves. And the girl whose shape and build is rather more curvy, doesn’t suit mini skirts, leggings worn with cropped tops or harem pants- but they don’t know what else to wear.
The following guide will help your daughter make the right style decisions so that she fits in, feels confident and stays on trend. This is about inspiring confidence in your teenager to help her discover her own sense of style by knowing which cuts, styles and colours suit her. From there she’ll know which trends to pick out and which to avoid.
Wardrobe Basics For A Confident Teenager
Every celebrity or style icon has a wardrobe of clothes that work for them and them alone. But it’s what’s in this wardrobe that really counts. The only way to begin is with the basics.
These cores pieces should be simple garments that are easy to layer and accessorize. This makes them ideal for dressing up and down to suit the occasion. And they will be easy to mix and match so avoid statement pieces until you the have the basics sorted.
An example of a basic wardrobe:
- Dressy jeans for going out
- Casual jeans for everyday
- Vest(s) for layering
- Plain tee shirt(s)
- Long sleeved shirt
- Jacket for summer or coat for winter
- Dress
- Leggings or slim trousers
- Cardigan
- Casual trainers
- Flats (pumps, man shoes or low heeled smarter shoes)
- Sandals or flip flops for summer or boots for winter
