I am fed up of having the same argument with my mum about this.
She thinks that it is totally wrong that DS1 picks what he wants to wear each day and that he should wear what I tell him to (after all I am the parent )
I think that as he has such strong opinions I should encourage his independence and in the manner of 'choosing my battles' I think this is not a battle worth fighting.
Yes he does tend to choose the same top over and over again and yes there are things in his wardrobe which he hasn't worn but I still think if it is that important to him to choose his own then who am I to argue?
When I asked her at what age does she think it is acceptable to let a child choose what to wear, she said when they are old enough to buy it themselves