Best First Day of School Outfits for Middle School Girls

Kristen May
Beginning in middle school, those first day of school outfits become a little bit more important for girls because they start realizing that there is a chance they could meet cute new boys on the first day of school. Here are some things to consider when picking out a first day of school outfit for a middle school girl.

First Day of Middle School Outfit: Practical and Comfortable

The first thing to consider is whether overall, the outfit is practical and comfortable. When in middle school, there is a lot of walking, sitting at desks, and often sitting outside before school and during lunch time if it is a school with an outdoor quad. A practical outfit for a middle school girl will be one that can be sat down in easily, and that is not too nice to get a little bit dirty if that happens outside or on a chair that isn't completely clean.

First Day of Middle School Outfit: Conforms to Dress Code

The next thing to consider right away is whether the first day of middle school outfit fits the school dress code. These rules for attire are typically posted on the school website, or otherwise distributed to parents and students, and they will outline what is and is not okay as far as attire goes. Many middle schools have rules about length of skirts and shorts, type of shoes, width of shoulder straps, coverage of shirts on the chest and belly, and hats. If the first day of school outfit is questionable in any of these areas, then a new outfit should be selected.

First Day of Middle School Outfit: Modest

Closely tied to the first two elements is the modesty of the outfit. Middle school girls should not be drawing excessive attention to their bodies, so the first day of school outfit needs to be modest, whether that is written into the school dress code or not. This is an area where parents and their daughters will often clash, so do try to be reasonable on both sides and to come to a compromise that is modest without being horribly old-fashioned.

First Day of Middle School Outfit: Stylish

Lastly, the first day of school outfit for any girl should be at least somewhat stylish. This is not to say that it should look like it came off the runway at a fashion show, but simply that it appears as if it could have been purchased in the past year, it doesn't clash horribly, and it is in relatively good condition. This will help any middle school girl to feel comfortable and to fit into new and old circles of friends on the first day of school.

Published by Kristen May

I grew up in Southern California, went to college in Minnesota, and am currently undecided on where I'll be settling eventually. I get much enjoyment from God, fresh fruit, large snowflakes, baby animals, th...  View profile

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  • Mandyy11/15/2010

    low cut gray cami with lace trim, blue jeans, a light sweater-the color of your choice, whatever kind of jewelry YOU like and how ever YOU want your hair! light and elegant make up if your allowed and shoes that match your clothes :)

  • Emelyn9/25/2010

    If its hot outside wear dark blue jean shorts with a light blue, tanktop light blue sandals that are appropriate for school (gladiators). Make sure to put something over the tanktop like a cute dark blue sweater (make sure its light not heavy so u wont suffucate in school, do not zip it up)and u could take the sweater off after school. Wear silver small hoop earings, a cute silver heart necklace, and a silver dangle bracelet. Paint ur nails and toe nails a bark blue like ur sweater. oh and have loose curls for ur hair style. Get long BANGS that go all the way down to ur cheek. Tie ur loose curled hair up in a high ponytail to show off the hoops. Have all your bangs parted to the right side of your forehead so they wont bother u. And also bring along a lucky charm! Hope i helped!

  • guest7/30/2010

    low cut shirt with skinny jeans and converse

  • kayla!!!8/30/2009

    if ur looking for a good first day of middleschool outfit i think that wearing a pink shirt like american eagle or aeropostle would be good with a pair of jean shorts and if u have like long enough hair then i would straighten it!!!ok well hope i helped!!! :)

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