AIBU to not buy DS16 the clothes he wants

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ThatLimeNewt · 19/11/2025 20:16

DS16 wants to wear a black puffer, black nike hoodie and joggers, nike crossbody bag and a nike beanie / snood. I am refusing to buy these all black clothes as it will make him look dodgy or like a "roadman". Is it concerning that DS wants to dress in such a manner? AIBU to refuse to buy these clothes for him? Would you let your child dress like this? Also wearing nike head to toe seems a bit ludicrous to me 😂

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Comedycook · 19/11/2025 20:22

That's standard teen boy clothing. My ds dresses like that as do most boys round here it seems. I don't assume they're all dreadful criminals! Yabu.

ForZanyAquaViewer · 19/11/2025 20:19

He’s 16, you can’t (or, at least, shouldn’t) be telling him what to wear. He should, however, pay for all this himself. Does he have an allowance? A job?

As to whether it’s concerning? No. It’s just how quite a lot of young people currently dress.

craigth162 · 19/11/2025 20:18

Depends where he wants to wear them... school no ... general wear yes. They sound practical and like what's of teens where. If he behaves like a roadman then worry

Holluschickie · 19/11/2025 20:18

Yes, I let my DS dress like this! He still does.

Anna20MFG · 19/11/2025 20:18

Pretty much standard uniform for teens round here. They want to fit in, it's their unofficial uniform!

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