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To think Dressing your kids identical a bit tacky?

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Joannearobbo · 09/08/2017 09:00

My friend has a 12 year old and 2 twin boys (not identical) who are 9 and every day dresses them exactly the same.
Everything is the same..tops/socks/jackets etc
I think it's a bit naff...but each to their own I guess.
What do you think?

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TammySwansonTwo · 08/09/2017 15:54

My twins are almost 1 and although we don't actually know whether they're identical or not, they look different for medical reasons. I dress them in the same clothes sometimes, often in coordinating clothes (e.g. same clothes in different prints). They look bloody adorable, that's why. I highly doubt I'll do it when they're 9 though.

To think Dressing your kids identical a bit tacky?
Blackcatonthesofa · 08/09/2017 16:01

I'm just wondering why you even care how other people clothe their kids. As long as they seem well cared for, what kind of impact does it have in your life?

Clembarrass · 08/09/2017 16:28

Bit confused by all the talk of "dressing" children.
Mine were highly opinionated about what they wanted to wear from about 2 years old.
They do love dressing the same when they can. I don't buy them many new clothes, it tends to be second hand stuff, but often they will choose identical things if we are buying new - though I try to encourage each choosing a different colour.

Allthebestnamesareused · 08/09/2017 17:38

My son dresses the same as the other 90 boys in his school year too Grin

User998877 · 17/09/2017 19:35

I have 9 year old twin boys and have never dressed them the same, mainly as I think it looks ridiculous IMO. I'm surprised they allow it TBH, my two have already got their own styles.

wait4thesale · 18/09/2017 07:13

YANBU I see this not to long ago, couple with 5 sons, all boys dressed exactly the same and sporting the same hair style. They all looked lovely individually but sitting all together, it looks weird, esp when the youngest was about 3 and the eldest 9 ish!

Youvegotafriendinme · 18/09/2017 07:26

My DM is a twin and her DM made her and her DSis dress identical till they were around 15! (There was no way they would go against her!)

Forward on so many years and my DM had non identical twin girls. They were dressed in the complete opposites. Dress for one, trousers for others e.g.

I knew a lady who had 3 daughters and 3 sons and they all were dressed the same. They are hated it.

I think if you have twins or just children close in he they should still be dressed as individuals

NapQueen · 18/09/2017 07:31

It just seems such an expense. When they are small they can share clothes. Saves money not having to have two of everything.

christmasunicorn · 18/09/2017 07:37

I have 3 boys (8,5 and 1) and am stupidly excited about dressing them all in the identical Christmas pjs I've ordered. I think they would look adorable. Rest of the year there is no way they would let me, in fact trying to get them to wear anything other then joggers and character t shirts is a battle

TIVI · 27/09/2017 20:22

fine if the kids grow out of it but be careful that dressing the same does not continue - sad when I see 60 year old twins dressing the same

Imabanana · 27/09/2017 20:31

I did this with my 3 girls occasionally ( not special occasions but 3 £2:50 dresses from h and m for a trip to zoo etc) but only until eldest was 8 youngest 3. I'm surprised at a 12 year old going along with this. I did as others have said for ease of picking them out in a park / playground or if one got lost you could potentially hold up another and say "they look like this!" Never lost one though .

permatiredmum · 28/09/2017 16:16

DS1 went to uni for 4 years with identical triplets all on the same course , all dressed the same.

Subtlecheese · 28/09/2017 16:17

What does it matter?

comfyshoelady · 19/10/2017 12:56

I LOVE dressing my 2 boys the same, they are still quite little so I can usually get away with it. But normally it's just a t-shirt of jumper that's the same and everything else is different.

SuperSharpShooter · 28/10/2017 09:57

Ive mainly let my boys chose their own outfits from when they have been old enough to show an interest. Now at 6 and 9 they themselves will try and choose similar outfits, drives me bloody nuts Grin
Not having to bother with school uniform was on the 'pro' list when we were thinking of moving abroad. Now at any given opportunity they will chose matching school T.shirts Confused
Up until now they have not really had a choice over what is bought for them, but I'm imagining that that will change soon. They want matching jumpers for christmas!!!
I suppose its nice really that they are close in this way. Or a terrifying little army, two against Mum Shock

Doubletrouble42 · 28/10/2017 10:01

I have 11 month old twin girls and I am guilty! I don't know why, it's just fun! If they are like their older sister they will be choosing their own clothes at two ( wilful!) and that will be OK. But I shall enjoy this while it lasts!

Doubletrouble42 · 28/10/2017 10:04

Aw... Tammyswanson definitely cute! Glad you agree!

Teddygirlonce · 28/10/2017 10:05

Most 12 year old boys won't care that they're dressed the same as 9 year old brothers TBQH. Girls would be a different story though.

It cuts down on the 'it's not fair, I like their xyz better than mine' arguments. It kind of turns the dressing part of family life into less of a minefield.

WaitroseCoffeeCostaCup · 28/10/2017 10:26

My middle two (4 and 2) ask to dress the same! Fine by me, they choose bright colours and are always easy to spot in busy playgrounds etc.

Tinksee · 28/10/2017 10:29

Oh god, this reminds me of the time my Grannie got me (10), my sister (8) and my cousin (6) identical and extremely fugly pinafore dresses.

I was mortified.

toffeepumpkins · 05/11/2017 12:43

It's not what I would do but if the kids like it then who cares?!

What I do think is really tacky and suggests co-dependence to me is couples who dress the same - both in blue t-shirts, beige trousers kind of thing.

Nannyplumbrocks · 05/11/2017 12:48

I havs twins and did dress them the same when they were little, come on its cute! But once they were 3 and started pre school I stopped. However if given a choice for things like coat/ shoes they will often choose the same. They also have a younger sibling, I have never dressed all 3 the same with the exception of Christmas jammies Wink

TriHard27 · 05/11/2017 12:51

I dress mine the same / similar sometimes, they usually like the same things clothes-wise and it saves arguments, plus they're easy to spot when out and about. They like it, I like it and none of us really care whether anyone else does or not. Grin

Shockers · 05/11/2017 12:59

Mine (boy and girl) are 15 months apart. I regularly dressed them in the same coats, wellies, fleeces, but in different colours (not pink and blue Grin) until they were old enough to care what they wore. It was easier to order (we didn't shop, they both have ADHD) double everything than faff about choosing different stuff.

debbs77 · 05/11/2017 13:01

I don't find it tacky, I just don't understand WHY anyone would want to buy two of everything? Surely buy loads of different outfits and then they share a huge wardrobe of stuff

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