As of about a month ago or possibly longer than that, my 3 year old DD started being really picky about the clothes she wears. She insists on wearing a skirt/ dress every day, and it can't be just any one, has to be very specific about which one. Same as tops etc. Half of her wardrobe she would just refuse to wear at all. We try and oblige to avoid a full meltdown, but sometimes it's just not reasonable, e.g. item she wants to wear is in the wash or too thick for the season/ day (she has eczema so we try to keep her on the cool side to avoid flare ups).
If she doesn't have it her way, she will just cry non stop and we're talking full melt downs. What a start to the morning...
Just to be clear that we're not vain people and try to explain to her that what one wears is not so important, most important thing is being happy etc. I also genuinely think that the tears and frustration are clothes related since as soon as she gets to wear what she wants, the tears stop and she's back to being her happy self.
Anyone has similar experiences with their DC? I know it's probably "just a phase" but it's lasted a while now. This morning she was at it for about half an hr until we gave in and let her wear a double layered skirt with trousers, which will really be too hot for her and not good for her skin. It's really getting on my nerves and don't fancy starting each day dealing with tantrums and meltdowns! Any tips??