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.
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.
I LOVE these outfits!! I wish that you could come over to my house and dress me too!!
Thank you for teaching a young girl to dress with her own style and spunk, and chose clothes that give her the freedom to LIVE!
Your kiddo dresses better than me! Jealous! I love this.
Hey, I am way behind, so going back to catch up on all design mom has to offer. I love this post so much. Gives me hope to encourage originality in my girls. And THANK YOU for pointing me to Francie Pants!!! My oldest has just entered “big girl” sizes (6+) and I am scrambling trying to find good stuff for her, all my old go-to shops are no good for her size. So I’ve made her a bunch of skirts for now but showing the undies is a concern. One problem solved, so many I am doomed to encounter.
Oh, and plus Maude is my very favorite name in the world. Hubby had issues so we compromised and used it for a middle but I applaud your fabulous choice.
this kids look to young … o and a love the 1 outfit
Your kid dresses so much cooler than I do, and she’s 10, and I’m 25.
Maude is seriously making me want to go through my closet and think up new outfits. Cheers!
I think that this website is soo helpful for me because I’m going to 5th grade next year!!! ahh was soo scared abt what 2 wear
Love this! I know this is an old post but it’s fun to look at all her amazing outfits. My daughter starts 5th grade this year. SIGH – We do school uniforms in public school here so no fun creativity except for on dress down days.
Your daughter is too cute!
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I’m a fourth grader and i’m going into 5th grade ”oh” so nervious!