What to Wear to 5th Grade
Gray henley and leggings by Poof. Denim mini by Hydraulic. Plaid scarf by Passport Accessories.
It's been so much fun putting together a back-to-school wardrobe for 10-year-old Maude this year. She's had more opinions and ideas about what she wants to wear than ever before. Today she had the idea to put together some of her outfits and model them for the camera. Doesn't she look amazing? I love how flexible everything is — there are 9 outfits here and she could come up with another dozen combos from this stuff.
For those wondering if we broke the bank, we spent about $100 on new clothes (I had the best luck at TJMaxx) and $50 on new shoes. Everything else was already in her closet. You can find more images from our living room photoshoot here.
Plaid top by Chaps. Skirt by Peek. (Francie Pants underneath the skirt.) Cardigan by If It Were Me. Stripe tee and cargo pants by Old Navy.
Hoodie sweater by Pink Republic. Yellow tee and polka-dot leggings by Old Navy. Plaid dress by She's The One. Skinny jeans - Sqin by H&M.
Yellow jacket by Ismodern. Jean shorts by Old Navy.
Feather printed top by Kiddo. Cropped pants by Jean Bourget at Juvie. Houndstooth capris by Gymboree.
Mock turtleneck by Target. Shrug by Seven Smooches.
FYI: I've listed sources (and links where I can), but as I mentioned above, at least 50% of the clothes pictured were already in her closet — so they probably won't be available in stores any longer.
Maude is shown barefoot because we're still waiting for her shoes to arrive. This year she'll have 3 pairs to choose from. These Converse from Zappos and these black sporty shoes from Payless. Plus, she has a pair of cute brown and turquoise Asics that are still in good shape — we just need to replace the laces. The only thing left to buy: a backpack.
Labels: kids
posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Wednesday, August 12, 2009
71 Comments:
I love Maude.
Oh she has great style for a 5th grader!
When I was her age, I dressed like a thug/bum haha
Maude looks great! I just got back from New York last night, and the funny thing is, I bought the "if it were me" cream cardigan, a denim mini by "Paper/Denim/Cloth", the plaid "Chaps" blouse, and lawn green Converse for my 5th grade daughter, too!! The irony!
oh my gosh. she looks so stylish. i'm 23 and i'd wear some of those outfits (: i remember when i was in fifth grade i would steal my brother's jeans (because my mom wouldn't let me buy baggy jeans) and wear boxers under my jeans. and a white t-shirt with an oversized plaid flannel over it. haha.
good bargain buying too!
Sloan is 9 & at that age too. I used my Gymbucks and purchased 7 basics for a little over $50. I've filled in the rest of her back to school needs at three local thrift stores. Can't help myself when I'm finding new with tags gap, old navy & Abercrombie clothes for her to wear.
I love your daughters outfit combos. She has a fun sense of style.
I just had a friend come over and help my soon to be middle schooler figure out her wardrobe. We took pictures also (but not nearly as fun as yours.) Now she has a couple of sheets of thumbnail pics to peruse before getting dresses in the morning.
I have to say... From personal experience, those have got to be the most comfortable shoes ever. I've worn a pair out, and have seriously thought several times about buying another pair!
This is so fun... And today, I did the same thing! I pulled out my school clothes and tried them all on and mixed and matched them... And took photos (unfortunately mine aren't as nice because I used photo booth from my mac and my messing living room is in the background :). So while she's getting ready for what she'll where to 5th grade, so am I (except I'm going as a 5th grade teacher rather than a student!)
Looks like she'll have a stylish year! 5th grade is a blast!!
** a teacher who used the wrong word! WEAR! WEAR! (Forgive me! It's still summer!)
:)
I swear, now 5th graders are dressing better than me!
Great style, Maude!
maude, can i have your wardrobe?
A beautiful girl. Proof that modest is hottest. Hope you also bought a baseball bat to keep off the boys
If you aren't already, you should look into having her model. She's a gem in front of the camera - and I love her style. Seriously so cute. :)
I lurve the yellow jacket and the shrug. she's the coolest 5th grader i've ever seen.
Thank you! My daughter FINALLY agreed to try leggings and a skirt for school after seeing how cute Maude looks! She's adorable, and such a happy model.
she looks so awesome and happy, and i love that she has comfy shoes you can run around in.
She is so adorable and her outfit choices are fab! Hope she has a great 5th grade year,
{ Lindsey }
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That Maude is one stylish 5th grader!
She's such a beauty! my favs: yellow jacket, cream cardigan with ribbon.
are you kidding me? she is SUCH a little model...
some of these outfits are actually quite inspiring! thanks for sharing them!
Um, I wish I had this much style NOW. I was still wearing sweaters with puppy dogs when I was in 5th grade! Too cute!
What a lovely model and so stylish!! My daughter is starting Kindergarten-sniff, sniff
FASHIONista
Could your daughter POSSIBLY look more like you?
No, Gabby. No, she could not.
That is one hip kid. She's putting my wardrobe to shame.
how cute is she...love all the outfits, my 9 year old daughter would love Maude's style...lucky for me, she has to wear a uniform to school.
the feather printed top outfit is my favorite, but it's a tough choice. she's so soulful.
Great post! I hope you'll put together a montage of these and frame this for her! What a keepsake.
She has a great eye! I really like all the looks she's chosen.
Maybe I'll plan a shoot with my soon-to-be 7-year-old son. He would love to model for the camera :)
cool gabby. that was so fun to look over and think about for my own clothing plans. and the kids. great shots, btw!
i'm pretty sure all i wore in 5th grade were various pairs of sweatpants suits. in fact, i'm sure of this. maude is so grown up. love her!
oh my goodness, she is quite stunning! and, looking at that first shot next to your profile pic, she's definetly a Gabrielle look a like!!
Wow! She looks so stylish. My 5th grader has upgraded to a tailored polo from her regular football t-shirts. So I'm just going to have to be happy with that. i might have to check out TJ Maxx maybe i can get some good deals for my younger fashionistas.
Please Please Please say you are going to do a "what to wear to middle school!" My oldest is the same age as Ralph (also a boy), and we're trying to figure out what's "cool" for middle school
HELP!!!!
Pretty Please!
You have no idea how much this has helped. This morning, as soon as she d-r-a-g-s herself out of bed, I am plunking her down in front of your blog so she can be equally inspired! Your daughter has such great style!
Awesome. I've been meaning to do this with my 10-year-old as well to see if she has everything she needs. Maude looks so great and thought of some good combinations. I hope she loves 5th grade.
OK this is seriously too cute. I wish I was as stylish as Maude!
xo Chelsea
OK this is seriously too cute. I wish I was as stylish as Maude!
xo Chelsea
Maude has fantastic style. She looks beautiful!
She has fantastic style--I love those Juvie capris. I want a pair for myself!
this is ralph. she is gonna do a what to wear to middle school.
Watch out Colorado -- Maude's in town!
Such cute outfits...and original....LOVE the green plaid! I was just talking with my niece as her daughter is starting school and will be wearing a uniform...how she and my own kids picked them up off the floor and wore them then came home threw them on the floor and repeated until Friday!
What great style. My fourth grader and I looked through the whole slideshow and were both inspired.
what a gorgeous girl! she sports high style perfectly.
That is one stylish 5th grader you have there. She puts me to shame. My 10 year old daughter only wants to wear gym shorts and t-shirts. Sigh, she is starting to show a little bit more interest in fashion, but it is slow in coming.
she has way better style than me - love the outfits!
This beautiful 10/y/o of yours is going to be drop-dead gorgeous when she grows into her teens. Looks like she has her Mom's sense of Design. Now, will you come dress me?
What a stylish doll Maude is. way more stylish than moi. She must get it from her mom.
My oldest is beginning 5th grade, and I, too, find it exciting that she's aware of herself and what she does (and does not) want to wear.
Love those Juvie pants -- just ordered some.
7 years spent in a uniform during my formative years has left me fashionly clueless. My poor daughter could only ever hope to be as put together as Maude someday. She is a beautiful beautiful girl, love those eyes and her sweet hairdo. I love even more than she is dressing so appropriately for her age but still so stylish. Kudos to you!
wow gabby Maude is a babe! I totally love her outfits! And her modeling is amazing! I think i'm going to have to hire a bodyguard for her cuz she is so beautiful! Plus I can't even stand how fashionable she is, i'm jealous! I think Maude is going to have to take me shopping. Maude you are so so beautiful, never forget that!
what a little model! she's so beautiful. and, we just found out we're having a baby girl and we're naming her maude...i didn't realize you had a maude until i saw this. it's a lovely name!!
I should have kept all my clothes from the 80's for my own daughter - it would have saved me tons! Aren't repeat styles supposed to take longer before they come back into fashion?
Maude is one beautiful, and stylish, young lady. That first picture of her is so sweet. I laugh thinking about the outfits I put together when I was her age :) Have fun in 5th grade!
Could you do this for your boys too? I'd love to see some boy inspiration
i don't even dress that nice. :) love it!
I heart Maude Blair!!
So...I would pretty much wear every single one of those outfits.
I'm SOO glad that the clothing styles are back to covering bodies.
What a cutie!
I WANT A GIRL SO BAD
I love the third pair down, with the yellow jacket and shorts and the white cardigan and skirt. So cute! And appropriate and stylish for her age!
She is going to be the most stylish girl in that school! TOO cute!
holy cow, she looks AMAZING! perhpas Maude can come counsel my Audrey...we're having clothing issues over here!
xoxo
So cute! My daughter Amanda is almost 11 and going into 6th grade, and has also become much more opinionated lately. She loves the layered look and the scarfs this year too!
How are you??
I love these looks... amazing and soo hip! just curious how does the style change for kids between NY and Colorado? It seems like she's ultra NY here... how does it translate? does it matter?
aww, so cute. looks like she's ready. can't believe school time is here already. I'm not ready.
How lucky is she? I'm almost 35 and my wardrobe has never been near that fantastic!
it looks like some boys are in for broken hearts this year!
She is so beautiful! And yes, what great style for a 5th grader.
Very lovely.
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