Dressing my skinny DD

[Addictedtocustardcreams]

DD is 2.5 and has just been potty trained. Her nappies were bulky washables so I thought all her trousers were just stretched my them so bought some new leggings (old ones were looking a bit short anyway). The new leggings are falling off her skinny little bum. She has always been a bit long & stringy since a baby. Shee is also super active & loves gym club we go to & climbing up stuff in the park so don't really think I want her in skirts too often. Anyone found any particular shops good for long & skinny girls or any better ideas for clothes than more leggings?

[Picklesauage]

My dd is the same, basically I just re-elasticate the waist.
I tend to buy HandM leggings and then cut a small whole on the inside of the waistband so I can see the elastic. Then I get some elastic (doesn't matter the colour, generally around 1-2cm width) attach one end to a safety pin and thread it round the top of the leggings and make the waist tighter. All it takes is a snip, thread it round and the a couple of stickers to secure the new elastic at the right length.

It's a bit of a pain, but it does mean if she gets too big for the new waist as she grows I can snip my elastic waist and they are magically bigger again.

[pointythings]

Even with H&M clothes (which are slim fitting) I had to tighten the waists in the way Picklesausage describes for DD2 - she is now 12 and developing a figure, but we still have to be careful where we shop as she is still slender. It's just one of those things...

[FreeButtonBee]

Sainsburys are relatively slim cut - my slim DTD is still in age 9-12 month leggings at 2.4. Luckily in the summer it doesn't matter too much about a bit of a gap at the ankle.

[KittyandTeal]

I have a similar problem with my tall and skinny unlike mum 2.8yo. She's still in nappies and will be for a while if today's potty training is anything to go by so they're holding things up atm.

I'm dreading when she's older and wants to wear nice clothes! I am terrible at sewing so re-elasticising waist bands isn't an option for me.

[Addictedtocustardcreams]

Ooh like the idea with the extra elastic. I was looking at the leggings trying to think how to take them in without all the fabric weirdly bunching but couldn't work it out! Will defo try that, thanks guys.

[lighteningmcmama]

I have this problem

Currently we use nappy pins

Picklesausage, what do you mean secure with stickers? I think I need to try this method!

[wheresthelight]

My not quite 2 year old is the same, she need her 18-24 month on bottom for length but they drop off her waist which she can still fit her 6-9 month stuff!

Primark, h&m and next are great for adjustable waists.

[TwiceAsNiceAsIceAndaSlice]

I think she means stitches not stickers!

[BikeRunSki]

DS is nearly 7 and we still have this problem. H&M and extra elastic all the way for us.

[Picklesauage]

Oops damn auto correct! Yes I do mean stitches! Stickers not a reliable sewing method!

[christinarossetti]

Jeggings or cotton trousers with adjustable waists as they get a bit older.

H & m leggings end up being virtually disposable as the knees rip the first time they fall over and the fabric is often too thin to see effectively.



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[addictedtosugar]

Don't know about girls clothes, but H&M boys are typically longer than other brands, and have adjustable waists.
I don't buy trousers without adjustable waists.
Shorts can be bought several ages down.

[OpposableThumbs1]

H&M for my skinny 4 year old too.

[ragged]

DD was tiny & not yet 2yo when she trained.
Next, Tesco, buy age 3 yrs & turn up or hem. Leggings are good!!

[UngratefulMoo]

Expensive, but Petit Bateau clothes are very slim fitting (was bought several bodysuits that wouldn't go round my DD's fat little thighs). Maybe try ebay?

And I've found Tesco F+F baby / toddler clothes to be quite slim cut as well.