Tween: Lands End
Results 1-10 from 32 articles
Modest Swimsuits for Teens
Asked by L.O. from Chicago
on June 28, 2010
-
My 13 year old daughter has been fine wearing classic Speedo one-piece suits through elementary school and would like to move on - but she's not comfortable in a bikin...
Answers
- limericki.com The have shelf bras in the suit, but it's not padding. It definitely doesn't make the bust larger. They also have free return shipping, if she needs ...
- Boden has some cute suits; bonus, they're on sale! http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Girls-Swimwear.html#bc
- J. Crew has nice, classic tankinis for slim, small-busted women.
Pants for My Tall, Skinny 10 Year Old
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on January 27, 2011
-
My 10 y/o daughter is tall and skinny. She's inbetween a 12 and 14 length-wise and has a waist size of about a 8-10. Her size 12s usually have an adjustable waist, but...
Answers
- My son just got a couple of new pair from Sears and they really fit him well. I was so surprised because they are not adjustable waist.
- I have a toddler that has that problem and I can normally find pants that adjust at the waist at target but not sure if they make them for her age. You could try weste...
- Childrens place has slims and their pants seem longer then other brands.
Winter Boots for Boy W/extra Wide Feet!
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on November 14, 2011
-
My 4-1/2 yr. old son wears a size 2XW shoe. He needs winter boots. Last year I spent a lot of money on Lands End boots, which were very nice, but he didn't really get ...
Answers
- My daughter has wide feet too and the only place I have found is Stride-Rite. They have a nice selection on line and in the stores.
- Take a look at Muck boots. They are stretchy, waterproof, and very good for keeping feet warm in winter. They say they stretch to fit EEE sizes. We love ours! ht...
- When my son wore an XXW when he was little, only Stride Rite carried the right size.
Seeking Tasteful Girls Clothing for 7 Yr Old
Asked by R.M. from San Francisco
on August 26, 2009
-
Searching for tasteful girls clothing for a 7 yr old (not skull head graphics, flimsy material outfits, hoody sweatshirts and tacky prints. Tried Lands End (too vanil...
Answers
- Try j. Crew and boden.
- Have you tried Justice? (www.shopjustice.com). Some of there stuff is way too trendy, but they do have some cute pieces. Always look for 40% of coupons when shoppin...
- I hear what you say. Just out of the cute little outfits, now offered horrible miss-sized, uncomfortable and difficult to button and zip. I have stuff from target, K...
Help! Clothing Suggestions for My 11 Year Old!
Asked by J.E. from Indianapolis
on January 15, 2010
-
Ok - to begin with, my son is very picky about his clothes. Not really how they look, but how they feel. But I do believe that he is starting to feel the social view...
Answers
- I don't know how high they go to, and the price can sometimes be a bit much, but my son is very slim and tall for a 6 year old. He wears 7-8's but if we buy regular I ...
- If you are looking for basketball/athletic pants, Nike works best for my skinny, long legged son. As for jeans, try the stores that have "slim" brands - Levi's, Old N...
- My son is the longest kid I know so I feel your pain. He is 16, 6'2", and all arms and legs. He is also very, very thin, although I don't know how when I see all the...
Larger Size Tween Girl
Asked by L.H. from Orlando
on March 9, 2008
-
Hi everyone. I have a 9 year old daughter who is a little overwieght for her age. She is tall for her age and has a large frame. She constantly gets upset over her wei...
Answers
- Hi L., Reading your entry I realized I could have written it myself. I, too, have a 9-year-old who is slightly over-weight. Like you, we are stressing health and ...
- L., Why don't you and her join a yoga class together. Or take walks together after dinner. This will not only give you both time together and enhance your relations...
- Hi L., You say you tell your daughter to make healthy choices , but do you buy healthy food? Make sure you don't bring junk food into the house, as you are the one wh...
Boys' Skinny Jeans
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on December 8, 2011
-
My almost 14 year old son is string-bean thin and actually looks good in skinny jeans. He loves them, but geez, I don't have $40 to fork out for every pair, like they...
Answers
- Target carries Shaun White brand that has some skinny options. Just got my son a pair of cords for $28, I think - skinny but not super skinny. I second Kohls and Old...
- Is there a Plato's closet near you? I buy almost all of my son's jeans there, you usually can find jeans from anywhere $8-$20 depending on what brand you want.
- Sears, Lands End and Old Navy carry slim-sized pants for boys. Some great deals going right now. Lands End has $40 off a $100 purchase, for example.
Jeans for Tall, Skinny Boys
Asked by M.S. from Columbus
on November 10, 2010
-
My 11 year old is tall and very thin. His legs are freakishly long and don't seem to stop growing.......like.. daily!!!! I just bought him jeans in a 14 slim 6 weeks ...
Answers
- Have you ever tried Jcrews kid line, Crew Cuts? Their Jeans seem to be longer and slim fit. My son is also very tall and I find that those jeans tend to fit him best...
- Feed him ice cream and put extra butter on everything!! LOL :)
- I have the same problem with my 7 year old. Sorry I cant help but your son is not alone
I Can't Find Clothes!
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on October 11, 2010
-
I need some help, mamas! I have such a hard time finding clothes, that fit. Currently, I have to shop in juniors sizes, but I find them so juvenile and don't actually ...
Answers
- Have you tried Kohls? I find that their juniors department isnt always as childish in their dressy clothes. I buy some of them for work. I agree with Elizabeth that...
- My daughter has the same issue and we have found that Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft are a gold mine. They make stylish, classy clothes that are not immature trendy. ...
- find a seamstress, it will be expensive but your clothes will fit and will be adult styled in your own fashion. My mom has the same problem but she likes wearing kid c...
Seeking a Way to Help My Daughter Lose Weight.
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on April 30, 2008
-
I'm the mom of a beautiful, but overweight 10 (soon to be 11) year old. I could really use some input on how to help my daughter lose weight. I send her lunch to schoo...
Answers
- Have you seen a doctor to make sure she doesn't have a thyroid problem?
- the best thing you can do is speak with your doctor. see if they can refer you to a child nutritionist. also look in your are for gyms that allow children your daught...
- If your daughter is truly overweight then this is very serious. Type 2 juvenile diabetes is way up in our society and it is completely preventable. Your daughter may...
