Is character clothing tacky?

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I have a 'friend' who hasn't spoken to me since I had DC. There was a picture of my DC who is 17 months old in a character top.
This friend spoke to me just to say how tacky character clothing is and she'd never dress her kids in them.
I was a bit taken back by the rudeness to start with and just replied simply with 'okay'. Her kids are always in Ralph Lauren, Nike etc. That's her personal choice.
Are they really that tacky? DC is young and loves the character clothing and throughly enjoys picking one out everyday. Also almost every pjs are character.
I thought they were cute!

Obviously I don't want DC to look 'tacky' feel like just blocking her or at least hiding my posts from her now.

Do people really think they look horrible?

She was very rude, ignore her and dress your child however you choose. Do not give her another minute's thought.

To me... a bit but thats just my taste. I also don't like things written or big logos on kids clothing.

A lot of people would think the clothes I pick are boring, I like simple but not everyone does and thats fine (just don't be offended when I pass on the bag of hand me downs).

Funny because to me putting them in designer labels seems tacky 😂 but tbh it's far worse she messaged you just to say that!

Oh and I wouldn't say what she said because thats rude AF!

DD is starting to get an opinion on her clothes but I'm still steering towards a capsule wardrobe that is practical and hand down-able.

Having not spoken to her for a long time I realised she isn't very nice in general. Not sure why I didn't see it before.

Yes if we go out he has shirts etc. I appreciate it's not everyone's taste I think I was just taken back by the rudeness as she also commented on his leggings. They were plain dark grey ones. They are actually for boys and he prefers them to jeans!

Honestly, do you care what she thinks? She's only looking to feel superior. Let her disappear up her own hole, with any luck there's no signal there.

I think some character clothes can be tacky yes - and some are cute - but as long as the clothes are clean and fit, who gives a damn.

Dd used to love character clothing when she was little, I remember she had some luminous Dora the explora fake ugg boots that she loves. Its nice for kids to pick thier own clothes.

I don't personally like either character clothing or designer labels. Neither are my taste. I don't judge people who do - well, actually I might judge the designer labels a bit as they're a waste of money when children outgrow clothes so quickly.

Your friend was rude though.

Wow, that's so rude. I actually laughed out loud when I read that.

I don't think it's tacky. I have always thought of designer labels as tacky, but I suppose we're all just doing our own thing. I certainly don't give it much head space and I definitely wouldn't contact someone I hadn't spoken to in years just to tell them that I thought their kid's shirt was tacky.

I actually feel a bit sorry for your "friend". Imagine what kind of life she lives where she feels the need to do that.

Wish her a merry Xmas and then think no more of it.

Only tacky for adults - which I really wish shops would understand sharpish (hard stare at M&S).

Fine for children, because who the fuck actually cares about the clothing of someone else's baby?!

I think anything Ralph Lauren is beyond naff, what a try hard, flash cow she sounds.

Before I had dc they were going to be dressed tastefully. But it turned out that I wasn’t comfortable imposing my choices on my dc, particularly as they both had strong views themselves.
I used to be secretly envious of the other mums dropping off their beautifully coordinated dds to Montessori when dd was going through an independent phase of dressing herself but if you can’t wear fleece leggings with a floaty dress and wellies in pre school, there’s something wrong.

No, character clothing isn't tacky. Your friend certainly judges 'em young. Block, delete and don't bother with her until she shows indications of growth and learning OP.

We have a couple Ralph Lauren bits because they are in the family tartan

I tend to save it for pjs. But passing comment like that is extremely tacky behaviour.

Thanks and appreciate different opinions that were put nicely!
Just for the record I do let DS pick his clothes but it's a choice between two tops he doesn't go around in completely what he has chosen he does match!

I will delete her actually as although it was a silly comment it was quite hurtful (I'm a bit sensitive at the moment). The 'friendship' has clearly gone anyway.

My dc wear lots of scandi brands but they still love a football kit or a character tee, why not? Plenty of time for tasteful clothes when they are adults.

I'm not a fan of character clothing but no way would I judge or make such a rude comments to someone who did. It's lovely seeing kids express themselves through their clothes and if a character makes them happy, that's great and I'd encourage it all the way.

I also don't like designer stuff/big logos/names on clothing, but again, that's just me and my personal taste..

O think, from previous threads, there is a bit of a "class" thing about dressing kids in character clothes, and it also shows that the little darlings are watching more than Einstein TV. However DS lives good character clothing for his favourite shows and if never willingly put him in NIKE or similar labels

He's a year and a half old, he's not exactly going to go for the Parisian chic or country casuals look your friends a twat and you're a good mum, dressing your child in clothes he likes.

She sounds very unhappy OP. Equally she is no longer your friend is she, it's been nearly two years since you spoke so it's essentially similar to random rude comments from a stranger and therefore absolutely pointless and I'd ignore. Obviously it was a ludicrously weird and rude thing for her to have said. I might have just have either blocked her (block her now if you haven't) or asked what on earth she thought it had to do with her and to not message again.

Relating to your question, I don't know about 'tacky' but I don't like character stuff and do think it's naff on adults. It isn't for me. Your DS is a baby though, who cares what he has on honestly. Nobody normal seriously critiques a childs outfit, there are other things to get on with in the day!

How incredibly rude of her to say to you knowing your children wear it. I'd consider limiting the friendship.

That said, yes, I do think character clothing is tacky. But so what? Kids love it! Why do kids have to look nice all the time? Silly thing to worry about.

I don't particular like character clothing - it's a bit naff, and quite often is cheap, polyester shit made in China.

However, as long as it's clean(ish!), weather appropriate and comfortable, I let my kids chose and wear pretty much whatever they like. Which quite often includes a PJ Masks tshirt, Sonic the Hedgehog pyjamas, Paw Patrol wellies etc.

I don’t personally love character clothes. But my kids do. As long as the clothes are clean, and fit and are appropriate for the weather then who cares whether someone else’s kid wears Ralph Lauren or paw patrol? At least I don’t care if paw patrol 3 pack from asda gets covered in mud or paint. Which it does daily.

My 3 year old was rocking her frozen sweatshirt, with peppa leggings and pink sparkly boots the other day. Not my choice of outfits, but she was happy

Wow that's rude.

Yes I think they are tacky but my son has some as hand me downs/gifts and I just let him wear them to be or to nursery as I really don't like them but they made him happy.

That way he isn't wearing them out in public with me as I really don't like them but he still gets to enjoy them sometimes.

Also not a big fan of big designer logo on clothes for adults or children.