Dilemma #1: The Best Friend Fashion Crisis
Dear Pixie,
My best friend and I are supposed to wear matching outfits for school picture day next week. But last night she texted me that she wants to wear the exact same bright neon outfit that the popular crowd wears, and it is totally NOT my style. I want to look cool, but I don't want to look like a clone. How do I tell her without ruining our friendship?
- Outfit Outcast
Hey Outfit Outcast!
Oh, this is a major middle school emergency! Friendship drama is tough, especially when trends get thrown into the mix. But remember: you should NEVER have to change who you are just to fit in with a certain crowd.
The best part about having a best friend is that you can talk about anything. Tell her honestly that you love the matching idea, but you want to put your own unique twist on it! Maybe you can wear matching hair clips, identical chokers, or the same shoes, but keep your clothes true to your own style. Real friends want you to feel confident, not hidden!
XOXO, Pixie ★