Accessories For This Dress?

[fleetiebelle]

Originally Posted by JustJulia

Wearing one's hair up used to be a sign of womanhood, if we're talking tradition. I liked the mermaid braid someone posted very much.

I think the slicked back high pony tail look would be age-appropriate for a younger teen, though.

[JustJulia]

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

I think the slicked back high pony tail look would be age-appropriate for a younger teen, though.

Good point. I don't think of ponytails as updos but I suppose they are. I was picturing hair completely pinned up.

[katenik]

Originally Posted by dizzybint

Maybe Im old fashioned but I see a big difference in dress ...

I agree with you. Formalwear for a 13-year-old (a child) is different from that of an adult woman, or even an older teen who can be styled more maturely. Kiernan Shipka, the young actress who played "Sally Draper" on Mad Men, always personified this difference when she attended grown-up formal events. Here she is at the 2012 Emmy Awards, when she was 13 years old:

Kiernan Shipka In Zac Posen - 2012 Emmy Awards - Red Carpet Fashion Awards

I understand that "Black Tie" means floor-length gowns for women, but they really aren't appropriate, or expected, for young teens.

[yellowsnow]

I would do silver sandals. Flat or close to flat. I want her to be able to dance and not be in pain. Hair up, dangly earrings and for sure a bracelet. No necklace. I think rhinestones would be perfect. Silver clutch. Love the dress!

Take lots of pictures!

[blueherons]

No necklace, long dangly earings, a statement ring for each finger.

Never a necklace for that busy a neckline.

[DubbleT]

Looks like it's up to whether you want to go classy or bling-y. (If that isn't a word, it should be. )

[historyfan]

50 Most Delightful Prom Updos for Long Hair in 2016
I like something with bit of braiding.

Classy dress. It will have great movement. Silver shoes. Sparkly earrings--rhinestones or crystals. And perhaps a cuff bracelet. Wrist corsage?

[dizzybint]

Originally Posted by katenik

I agree with you. Formalwear for a 13-year-old (a child) is different from that of an adult woman, or even an older teen who can be styled more maturely. Kiernan Shipka, the young actress who played "Sally Draper" on Mad Men, always personified this difference when she attended grown-up formal events. Here she is at the 2012 Emmy Awards, when she was 13 years old:

Kiernan Shipka In Zac Posen - 2012 Emmy Awards - Red Carpet Fashion Awards

I understand that "Black Tie" means floor-length gowns for women, but they really aren't appropriate, or expected, for young teens.

what a 13 year old should look like..

[Corn-fused]

Originally Posted by Hedgehog_Mom

Earrings like this: Rhinestone Chain and Crystals Linear Drop Earrings | Claire's

These earrings are perfect! And no necklace. I would do a hairstyle similar to the style on the model in your original pic.

[Kimmie]

I am so grateful for all of this feedback! Thank you!

We are going for a loose braided/twisted updo, and have booked the appointment. Silver flats, crystal and silver earrings in a small teardrop (slightly dangly but not too much or too big), and are still deciding on the bracelet.

DD agrees that she does not want to keep up with a clutch, so we are not getting one.