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To hate most kids clothes these days (lighthearted)

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TeenTitans · 27/04/2019 08:13

Babies and toddlers in ripped jeans, demon jackets, leather jackets and girls with huge bow headbands on to loudly proclaim THIS BABY IS A FEMALE CHILD. It looks ridiculous. Leggings, slogans, it's just all so tacky. I hate most kids clothes I see. It's so ugly.

Anyone else?

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SarahTancredi · 27/04/2019 16:26

But no one has said what the problem is with leggings and joggers.

Other than " I dont like them"

I'm curious as to exactly why
I mean most other people have given some indication such as certain things being impractical or uncomfortable or unsuitable .

Yet no one can say what's wrong with leggings even in the context of pre school or trips to the woods where ease of movement, being able to use a toilet etc would be vital and when they need to be sent in old clothing that will probably come home messy or ruined and jogging bottoms would tick all the boxes, why people still wouldnt use them and would opt for a dress and tights insteafulky agree that's more down to snobbery than anything else.

That's different to someone wearing an outfit that was perfecrly practical just not necessarily to someone's taste

woollyheart · 27/04/2019 16:32

Some people seem to disapprove of leggings. For adults and presumably for children too. Maybe because they might grow up not wearing proper clothes.

I believe they are seen as only suitable for gyms etc and you shouldn't be seen outside the gym in them.

I personally quite like leggings. They aren't formal though and I wouldn't wear them to work.

CruCru · 27/04/2019 16:32

Someone upthread has said that she was dressed like Princess Charlotte when she was little and will dress her children the same way.

I’ll be amazed if the Cambridge children are dressed day to day in the same stuff they wear for press release photo shoots. It’ll be the same stuff everyone else’s children wears (only a bit more expensive).

IceRebel · 27/04/2019 16:34

Maybe because they might grow up not wearing proper clothes.

Last time I checked leggings weren't imaginary, they're just as proper as a dress or a suit. Confused

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TeenTitans · 27/04/2019 16:38

My eldest has never struggled to play based on how he is dressed, when I was a child I wore traditional dresses often and didn't struggle either. I don't think the kids are that bothered.

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SarahTancredi · 27/04/2019 16:41

Of course he didn't struggle hes a boy. He never had to wear tights or party shoes or attempt to climb a tree in ballet pumps.

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TeenTitans · 27/04/2019 16:44

Tights aren't restrictive. I don't wear trousers myself, it's either tights or bare legs, and it's not difficult to move in either.

Shoes are easy, just t bar shoes.

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woollyheart · 27/04/2019 16:44

Unless your eldest is in his 90s and wore dresses until he was 7?

Raspberry88 · 27/04/2019 16:45

I rarely look at the girls clothes so can't comment on them but I never struggle to get really lovely stuff for DS, almost exclusively from the supermarkets. He has some beautiful soft cotton t-shirts from Sainsbury's atm. He does live in joggers though, I couldn't care less about him being anything other than comfortable at his age (18 months) and they usually wash well as he gets them very very mucky! Most of them have lovely patterns though, Tesco ones are quite fun at the moment.

SarahTancredi · 27/04/2019 16:46

So dry feet optional then?

And tights are the itchiest most annoying pointless item.of clothing ever.

Constantly need pulling up, give you rashes on your thighs and yank too hard and you ladder them.

Waste of money

Sirzy · 27/04/2019 16:48

Do you spend a lot of time running around playgrounds playing? Or crawling around on the floor? Or generally being a child?

What is suitable, and pratical for an adult won’t always be the same for a child.

Raspberry88 · 27/04/2019 16:50

Also, what is the problem with character clothes? Not something I would have bought for DS when tiny but now he likes things I don't mind them at all. He has a pair of duggee pjs that he wears as normal clothes because he loves them. He gets so excited to wear them.

IceRebel · 27/04/2019 16:52

what is the problem with character clothes?

Some parents would rather chose their child's clothes based on their tastes, rather than what the children would like.

SarahTancredi · 27/04/2019 16:55

Some parents would rather chose their child's clothes based on their tastes, rather than what the children would like

Nah they just dont want the world to know their kid watches TV and goes mad for peppa pig. Better to think they are read war and peace at bedtime and practice their Latin.

Raspberry88 · 27/04/2019 17:00

Better to think they are read war and peace at bedtime and practice their Latin.

There's a gap in the market there. Little slogan t-shirts reading veni vidi vici.

CruCru · 27/04/2019 17:01

In fairness, I have had times when my daughter has chosen her clothes herself and I’d rather she hadn’t. My son doesn’t care what he wears particularly, provided that he’s comfortable.

CruCru · 27/04/2019 17:06

I also don’t much like it when people dress their kids in T Shirts with the Ramones (or similar bands) on the front. It advertises the parents’ taste - their 2 year old isn’t going to feel strongly about Nirvana / Jimi Hendrix etc.

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TeenTitans · 27/04/2019 17:12

I don't know what tights you're buying but they've never caused me a rash on my legs or to be itchy.

Yes actually. I actually play with my DC on parks instead of just standing around, so I do need them to be practical.

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flirtygirl · 27/04/2019 17:28

Me and my two girls have always worn, played and ran around, in tights and dresses. As well as leggings and tops, Jeans and sweatshirts. Even my older sensory affected daughter didn't mind tights if they were cotton and not too tight.

Lots of choice is available at all price points. Whilst still being comfortable, age appropriate and appropriate for the activity.

Raspberry88 · 27/04/2019 17:34

I actually play with my DC on parks instead of just standing around.

Just judgemental in general then are you?

woollyheart · 27/04/2019 17:35

I always think of tights and leggings as being somewhat similar. They cover the legs. One has a joined on sock and the other doesn't. Leggings are usually made of less irritating material (if you are the sort to suffer from itchiness due to hairy textiles).

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TeenTitans · 27/04/2019 17:38

I think I find leggings look like ugly tights which is why I don't personally buy them but I can see the appeal for practical reasons

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Zoflorabore · 27/04/2019 17:49

I think jeans on little girls look horrible though.

WeepingWillowWeepingWino · 27/04/2019 18:01

If you can see the appeal for practical reasons (ie that leggings are more practical than a skirt and tights) then what on Earth can be your argument for not dressing your DD in leggings? Because they’re not pretty enough? Seriously? Prettiness more important that practicality? What kind of message is that teaching?!

And tights on girls are a pain, the crotch always falls down and the foot never fits properly, and as for getting them on after swimming - even DD aged 5 threw in the towel on tights after one too many struggles with getting them on damp legs.

You know, my biggest peeve was hypergenderized clothing in shops - every being pink and covered in cutesy twee (and sometimes inappropriate) slogans. But actually I think refusing to dress your DD in practical clothing on the basis of what it looks like is worse.

WindsweptEgret · 27/04/2019 18:44

I think jeans on little girls look horrible though.
Girls, but not boys?