To wear kids clothes?

[WhatDoIWear]

Ok, I've NC for this as AIBU absolutely terrifies me, but I need some honest opinions so here goes...

I'm 32, slim framed and 5 foot 2. My shoe size is a 4. I have in the past bought shoes from M&S kids because they are cheaper than adult styles and seem to be pretty good in terms of quality.

I recently discovered that age 15/16 girls clothes fit me quite well - I bought some pjs in the sale and they are fine.

So, would I be unreasonable to buy more kids clothes to wear? They fit, they are cheaper, and, although the majority of designs are admittedly aimed at the tween market, basic things like tshirts, jumpers etc seem just fine.

DH thinks I am being daft. Is it a bit weird, a grown woman in children's clothes? AIBU? Next and M&S both go up to age 16 and I assume some others do too.

I wear kids clothes sometimes. If you like them and they fit that's all that matters. It's not like anyone would know or care

No of course not Go for it!
Your not walking around with paw patrol tshirt son .
My friend is short and buys from the new look teen range

Why would anybody think that was unreasonable? If they fit and you like them you can buy your clothes from any department you want.

They’re just clothes. Wear what you like!

I wear kids trainers as they are a lot cheaper. Draw the line at Peppa Pig t-shirts though

Do they have Paw Patrol characters on them? If not, and they fit, I don't see the problem.

When I was a much younger and slimmer woman, I used to wear kids' clothes too sometimes. Actually a lot of them are rather nice, YANBU.

Haha, the thought of DS and I in matching Paw Patrol tshirts has just made me laugh - thank you for that.

I must say you're all being incredibly understanding - I thought I'd be called all sorts.

Wear them! Why does your DH think you are being daft? I am way to tall and not small enough to fit in kids’ clothes but if I could, I 100% would! Nike and Adidas trainers for children are usually half the price of adult ones. I often wish I had small enough feet to buy children’s trainers. I am jealous of you.

Too tall*

DH thinks it's a bit weird and creepy. Like seeing a 10 year old wearing the same outfit would put him off thinking I looked good? Does that make sense?

I wear kids clothes, im 30, they fit me much better.
Fit better in their length, cut around my ass fits better, i dont look swamped in clothes and they cheaper
Do it op, stuff what your dh thinks

This is really not a quandary. You like the clothes and they're cheaper than the adult alternatives.

I cant understand why on earth anyone would have a problem with this. How would they even know? Theyre just made by size, and if that size fits you and you like it, then no problem. I believe theyre also cheaper as VAT free

My cousin and I used to split the "two pairs for £15" deal at the Dr. Martens factory shop as we both have small feet and fitted into the "youth" category.
Same shoes / boots as the adult range, sadly the shop is no Inger in existence, but they were happy days.
I often buy kids flip flops etc.

Go for it. Avoid the VAT. Save the pennies. Sounds fab!

Oh and my partner of 10 years has no issue with it, he aint looking at teens and comparing them too me
Hell he happy, means i spend less on clothes lmao

YANBU, I always by teen clothes they fit best and they are actually normally nicer, if I buy adult clothing I have to take it in or wear it baggy.
DD is 10 and is always stealing my stuff because she can get away with things being oversized as its cool but I cant wait for in a just a few years when I can steal her clothes too.
Size inflation is becomming a massive problem, 5 years ago I could fit into size 6 perfectely and now despite even gaining a few pounds if I can find a size 4 it will be too big.

I wouldn't really consider 15 & 16yr old teenagers as 'children', especially when it comes to clothes as there's little to no difference.

I'm the same as you except I'm 5ft 3" and although I buy size 4 shoes, I'm really a 3.5 but they're so hard to find.

YANBU, if you like them just buy them. Most shop sizing is weird anyway and what's a 'teenage size' in one shop will be an 'adult size' in another.

I mean, you're all absolutely right, he would never probably realise. And the chance of me ever being anywhere where a 10 year girl turns up wearing exactly the same thing would be slim to nil.

My problem is I'm one of "those" people who can't keep quiet about things I'm nervous about. So conversation would probably go like this...

Friend / DH / whoever: "oh that's a nice dress, is it new?"
Me: "oh thanks, yes it's actually a piece of children's clothing I got for a total bargain"

if you like the designs and they fit well, absolutely go for it.

I must say you're all being incredibly understanding - I thought I'd be called all sorts.

That's just as strange as your DH thinking these slightly smaller garments are 'weird and creepy', because of the section they're sold in.

You both have far too much time on your hands

Well as someone said, as long as you’re not wearing Paw Patrol or Peppa Pig, there’s nothing to worry about. A lot of children’s clothes are quite plain and not typically childish. And even children’s clothes with things like cats on wouldn’t be out of place in Topshop. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in and be confident!

Yanbu. I wear childrens shoes all the time. They're cheaper and have a better selection of flats.

I’ve been buying teen clothes for over 30 years (at least when my weight allows) providing it hasn’t got any glitter logos or childish prints I don’t care
Despite having small feet - children’s shoes are always too wide for me - although I can manage boots wellingtons or trainers from children’s ranges as I just wear thick socks