Q&A for How to Dress a 12 Year Old

You could explain to them why you want to and let them know that it makes you feel better.

Some twelve year olds may suffer from Down syndrome or autism. This can make the child unable to dress themselves properly. Someone may also dress a twelve year old if they are ill.

Talk about what you're allowed to wear and not with your mom. Tell her why you think you should be able to wear your jeans, but be considerate of how she feels and her reasons.

Then you'll have to wait till you're older to wear it. No biggie. Makeup will still be around when you're old enough to make the decision for yourself.

Express gently and calmly to your mom you don't really like the clothes she gives you. If she just doesn't listen to you at all, remain calm and assess the situation before saying something else.

It is most likely against the school's dress code.

Its probably best to just talk to your mother. There is nothing wrong with wearing crop tops and tube tops.

You can try going to the store and making a compromise with her. For example, if you want to wear shorts, but your mom says it's too revealing, you can agree to wear tights under them.

Don't worry about what the 'popular girls' like and wear. Wear what you like to wear and is comfortable. If you really want to fit in, try asking your mom to go shopping and ask, "Mom, do you think this looks good on me?".

if you are growing out of your clothes, try to tell your parents that you don't have a lot of clothes that fit you. Casually show them some clothes you want online. For example say, "Hey mom/dad. Don't you think this sweater would look good on me?" or, "Hey mom, I really like this shirt."

Tell her kindly that black leggings, denim shorts and t-shirts are your style. Tell her you love what she gets you except you want to try something new in your style and you appreciate her for everything.

Yes, school is not a fashion show. School is for learning. But if you insist, then don't dress at school. Just dress at home or when you go out.

Your mom is right. You don't need to be like others. If those 'others' are good people, they won't judge you by your clothing style, they will judge you by your personality and who you are. Your mom is right. But if you really insist, then just wait till you grow up and get them yourself. No need to spend your parents' money.

You could buy them online and get them sent to your home. Just make sure you can return them if they do not fit.

Ask if you can try a different color. Maybe say that your new favorite color is blue or another color and ask if you can get that instead.

Where you live, you could ask around for better clothes or visit a charity store and ask for help. Or, color a creative flyer for odd jobs that you could do to help out, like babysitting, weeding, petsitting, and more. You could earn some money that way and then next time you go out to the store, you can get some cool clothes for yourself.

You should not just wear certain items "to fit in with your friends." If they are really your friends, they will judge you by your personality, not by your clothing style. Your mom probably has the same opinion and doesn't want you to submit to group pressure. If you really want these items for yourself, ask your mother why she doesn't want you to have them. If they're too expensive, offer to take up a mini-job, like walking dogs or babysitting, or use your own pocket money to pay for the clothes and hairstyles you want.

Ask her what clothes in your wardrobe are unnecessary in her opinion. Maybe you can find some items that you really don't need anymore and throw them out, gift them to someone or sell them in a garage sale. If she still thinks you have too many clothes, try to explain to her why you need them.