Sweet 16 Dresses: A Parents Perspective

Being the parent of a teenage girl approaching 16 is not always easy. Sometimes you feel like they are 16 going on 30! What are the results when it comes to deciding on a dresses for special occasion? How do you strike the balance between what they would like to wear and what you are happy seeing them wear.

 While your daughter may be looking for something sexy, I believe you would rather see her in something more reserved, less uncovering, less adult. It doesn't have to function as the battle you expect... honestly. There are many beautiful dresses available (at reasonable cost) that strike the balance between sexy and frumpy.

 

Your daughter is growing up so you are going to have to aceept her wearing something more adult, but it doesn't have to be something that shows more weed than fabric. Similar to this pleated satin dress would suit you perfectly: A good length in the skirt but still flirty and fun. Your daughter will like the spaghetti connectors and the lace design.

 As mentioned above, short and strapless is very popular at the moment. If you are not happy with your daughter wearing something so uncovering, then meet halfway. Dresses with assymetrical necklines (one shoulder band) are popping up all over the catwalks and red carpet and make any dress more classy. Or treat your daughter to a long formal gown for extreme elegance. Whatever your feelings dedicated to choosing a Sweet 16 dress, make sure your choice is made with your Sweet 16 and that you remember she is an adolescent woman who wants to dress like one.