<![CDATA[buying clothes for tweens]]>This is kinda dumb for me…hahaha


My kids’ sizes are at a stage where children sizes are too small and teens/adult sizes are too big. CNY is around the corner and I am desperate to get something for them. Any advice?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/8670/buying-clothes-for-tweensRSS for NodeSun, 19 Apr 2026 23:54:32 GMTMon, 01 Feb 2010 03:24:57 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:32:09 GMT]]>So not sure where to get jeans for my teen boy when the smallest of the Men’s section jeans/pants is way too big.

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fussyMummy:
Hi,


According to newspaper, think is two weeks ago

Calculation of Height

lets say DH = 1.8M and DW = 1.6M both add up and divided by 2 = 1.7m

So

DD height will be 1.7M-0.12m = 1.58M

DS height will be 1.7M+0.12m= 1.82M


Dont know how true is it... :?
Oh .... at least for my dd case, its not true. πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121707https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121707Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:17:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:42 GMT]]>

fussyMummy:
Hi,


According to newspaper, think is two weeks ago

Calculation of Height

lets say DH = 1.8M and DW = 1.6M both add up and divided by 2 = 1.7m

So

DD height will be 1.7M-0.12m = 1.58M

DS height will be 1.7M+0.12m= 1.82M


Dont know how true is it... :?

DD will be shorter than mummy then?

I noticed daughters generally slightly taller than their mummies

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121690https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121690Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:39:55 GMT]]>Hi,


According to newspaper, think is two weeks ago

Calculation of Height

lets say DH = 1.8M and DW = 1.6M both add up and divided by 2 = 1.7m

So

DD height will be 1.7M-0.12m = 1.58M

DS height will be 1.7M+0.12m= 1.82M


Dont know how true is it... :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121586https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121586Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:39:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:10:01 GMT]]>

fussyMummy:
Hi daisyt,


Your DD so tall......

You become kiasumaster liao :congrats:
Ya, become master a couple of days ago. Thanks for the congrat. :celebrate:

At this age, she finds herself too tall but I keep telling her, she would appreciate it when she turn adulthood.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121504https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121504Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:10:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:22:33 GMT]]>

daisyt:

Chiling only 1.74m ? Hhhhmmm, dd is 1.71 @ 14yo, really hope she has stopped growing taller. 😞
Hi daisyt,

Your DD so tall......

You become kiasumaster liao :congrats:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121450https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121450Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:22:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:01:58 GMT]]>

orchids:
My sis-in-law commented that short people look small and less confident. Of course I'm not happy about it but to some extent must admit that being taller has more pros than cons.

I beg to differ. My sis is 1.55m tall weighing at less than 50kg pack such a punch that her nickname at work is chilli padi. I swear that she is same factory as I, but totally opposite in terms of physical appearance. When she was in her late twenties after becoming a mom, she decide to hv a current account. When she went to the bank, the officer told her that she got to be 21 yo in order to hv a current account. She was :x , flash her IC at the officer and told him off about assuming all small people to be underage.

I would be flattered if I were her. I hv always been told I don't look my age since I was 15, people always though I am at least 2 to 3 yrs older 😒.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121086https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121086Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:01:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:55:56 GMT]]>

daisyt:



Chiling only 1.74m ? Hhhhmmm, dd is 1.71 @ 14yo, really hope she has stopped growing taller. 😞
1.71m is such an ideal ht. How I wish my dd is as tall. Sigh, I am so short so how can I expect my dd to be tall, genes play a part mah.

My sis-in-law commented that short people look small and less confident. Of course I'm not happy about it but to some extent must admit that being taller has more pros than cons.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121071https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121071Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:55:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:19:20 GMT]]>

Fairy:
My kids are fussy and worst of all, not interested in clothes.

Hi Fairy, same same. Hi five !! πŸ˜„
At least dd is slightly better lah, still will go shopping for clothes, under pressure of CNY, no new clothes. :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121023https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121023Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:19:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:16:58 GMT]]>

MLR:

My gfs are believer that wearing covered shoes as kids prevent wide feet. They always insists on their girls wearing covered shoes.
Similar concept as feet binding in the past ? :? :shock:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121020Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:16:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:15:45 GMT]]>

fussyMummy:

Then my friends always console me that Taiwan's top model Lin Chiling, 1.74m tall with shoes size 10, so famous....

Aiyoh, I never hope my DD to become a model leh... :roll: ... and is quite difficuit to get nice shoes with big shoes size leh...
Chiling only 1.74m ? Hhhhmmm, dd is 1.71 @ 14yo, really hope she has stopped growing taller. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121019https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121019Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:15:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:02:42 GMT]]>

MLR:


I am standing proud at 1.68m. After becoming a mom, feet size becomes 8.5, weight arh, still loosing after last weight-in.

I hv very wide-spread feet, cos I hate to wear covered shoes as a kid.
My gfs are believer that wearing covered shoes as kids prevent wide feet. They always insists on their girls wearing covered shoes.

Hi MLR,

:shock: wow... I like your ht

For myself, I simply hope that my DD height is below 1.7m.... I have a teenage girlfriend, who age 17, is 1.78m.... She always laugh at me said I just like her little sister (my ht 1.63m)... 😒 :stupid:

Then my friends always console me that Taiwan's top model Lin Chiling, 1.74m tall with shoes size 10, so famous....

Aiyoh, I never hope my DD to become a model leh... :roll: ... and is quite difficuit to get nice shoes with big shoes size leh...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121016https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121016Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:02:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:54:55 GMT]]>

MLR:
My gfs are believer that wearing covered shoes as kids prevent wide feet. They always insists on their girls wearing covered shoes.

Really..... then we are in trouble as kids wear crocs most of the time....

BTW, I went to West coast plaza today. It appeared that other than Nike factory outlet, they also have Jay Gee outlet there as well. Jay Gee includes Levis, adidas, Osh Kosh (more for kiddos in Spore context).

Anyone tried shopping on US website????

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121011https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121011Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:54:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:52:28 GMT]]>

fussyMummy:
Hi MLR,

Dont mind, tell me what is your ht? Can? Please πŸ™
I am standing proud at 1.68m. After becoming a mom, feet size becomes 8.5, weight arh, still loosing after last weight-in.

I hv very wide-spread feet, cos I hate to wear covered shoes as a kid.
My gfs are believer that wearing covered shoes as kids prevent wide feet. They always insists on their girls wearing covered shoes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121008https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121008Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:52:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:49:14 GMT]]>

Fairy:
Hi parents,


Where do you or your teenage children (12 & above) usually shop for clothes? Most shopping centres are full of clothes for ladies but very few have clothes suitable for youths. If you are aware of any place with a wide selection of clothes for this age group, kindly share. Thanks.
My DD is 13 this year. We love going to FarEast Plaza for dresses - there are latest fashions and reasonable rate. Normal outing just wear jeans and t-shirts. Some shops in Holland V also sell overrun clothes like GAP, Levis and they are less than $20.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121007https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121007Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:49:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:46:08 GMT]]>

MLR:

I stop growing at age 16, erh :oops: I mean height and shoe size lah.
Hi MLR,

Dont mind, tell me what is your ht? Can? Please πŸ™

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121006https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121006Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:46:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:43:04 GMT]]>

fussyMummy:
My DD is P4, 145cm with shoes size 38... totally cant get her shoes at children / kids department... :x Feel frustrated esp see some nice kids shoes at promotion price..


I somehow worry she is too tall (for ladies height).... 😒
No worries, I was 155m weighing 50kg, wearing size 7 shoes when I was in P6. I was already wearing adult clothings, cos back then :oops: in the 70s, not so fortunate to hv such nice clothes for youngsters.
I stop growing at age 16, erh :oops: I mean height and shoe size lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121003https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/121003Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:43:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:54:38 GMT]]>Hi,


After read this thread, I feel relieved...

My DD is P4, 145cm with shoes size 38... totally cant get her shoes at children / kids department... :x Feel frustrated esp see some nice kids shoes at promotion price..

I somehow worry she is too tall (for ladies height).... 😒

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/120963https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/120963Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:54:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:25:50 GMT]]>

Fairy:
Hi parents,


Where do you or your teenage children (12 & above) usually shop for clothes? Most shopping centres are full of clothes for ladies but very few have clothes suitable for youths. If you are aware of any place with a wide selection of clothes for this age group, kindly share. Thanks.
If u are budget conscious, especially in this economic climate, plus if u want to reduce the heartache of white elephants in ur dd's wardrobe, u can try giodano, hang ten or bossini and This Fashion. Sometimes, they do carry fashion suitable for tweens in the adult section. Just go for the XS or S sizes. My dd just got hers from hang ten and they were having 40% discount. Good value for money.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118678https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118678Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:25:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:54:06 GMT]]>I say, put them up for sale and see if any takers here. I am sure you arent the only one with white elephants.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118202https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118202Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:54:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:18:07 GMT]]>Hi westmom, Tri-mum & sleepy. Thanks for the response.


My kids are fussy and worst of all, not interested in clothes. It’s difficult to get them to go shopping with me. When they were younger, I used to decide/buy their clothes for them. In the last 1 year, I ended up having a lot of white elephants in their wardrobe. :x I have one more week to shop. Will check out Zara.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118038https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118038Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:18:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:35:46 GMT]]>Can try Puremilk (PMK)...more casual stuff for tweens and teens.


http://www.puremilk.com.sg/main.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118030https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/118030Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:35:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:34:56 GMT]]>

Fairy:
Hi parents,


Where do you or your teenage children (12 & above) usually shop for clothes? Most shopping centres are full of clothes for ladies but very few have clothes suitable for youths. If you are aware of any place with a wide selection of clothes for this age group, kindly share. Thanks.
Hi Fairy, for girl you can try - FOX, OP, Cotton On, Zara, Gap etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/117718https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/117718Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:34:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to buying clothes for tweens on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:26:53 GMT]]>Some discussions here http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8670

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