Anyone else fed up of stereotypical boys clothes?

[nappyaddict]

I was wondering what do you think of the following things? If you think they are put Y by it and N if not.

Gorillas
Apes
Alligators
Zebras
Pandas
Whales
Ice creams
Hippos
Bumblebees
Caterpillars
Goats
Cows
Ladybirds
Chickens
Geese
Horses
Donkeys
Sheep
Camels
Bears
Goats
Balloons
Kites
Moose
Squirrels
Hedgehogs
Starfish
Sea horses
Crabs
Penguins
Sandcastles
Ice lollies
Parrots
Peacocks
Owls
Toucans
Ducks
Swans
Cats
Deer
Rainbows
Trees
Clouds
Sunshi ne
Stars
Moon
Raindrops
Bongos
Trumpets
Pianos
Keyboards
Paint/paintbrushes
Binoculars
Co gs of a machine
Magnifying glass

Do you mean put Y if it appears to be stereotypically something that boys tend to wear? And N if a "girl" thing? What about ones that I would be likely to dress either DS or DD in?

have had this thread before about 3 zillion times

nothing chnages

I wouldnt say any of those are stereotypical.

Usual suspects:

Diggers, trucks, in fact any type of vehicle.

Emergency service themes (police car, fireman etc)

Surfing-related stuff

Pirates

Football (and increasingly other types of sport)

YANBU to be sick of stereotypiacl boys' clothes.

YABU to think that I'm gonna go through that list!

heheh, ahem. stereotypical

depends on their age too

Yes, the ist is too long. And time to get DS from school. But may return later.

Nappyaddict, you have started threads like this before with long lists haven't you? Are you trying to design some tops of your own?

My two DS's only wear plain tops, I like the ones from H&M best.

things are getting better clothes wise though.

i love the checked shirts that are everywhere....for girls AND boys!

suwoo It's something I have thought about and would like to consider doing in the future but don't have the time at moment. It's good to keep coming back and checking what people's opinions are though in case I ever do it.

noah Y is if it's a typical boy thing. N if it's not a typical boy thing (so either a girl thing or something for both)

MrsM What other sports do you think are boy ones?

Tennis
Swimming
Badminton
Cricket
Hockey
Rugby
Rounders

I don;t want pictures or themes on any of my DS's clothes.

I just want plain clothes in nice colours. Not sludge colours.

And stripes. I like striped. Luckily I know where to get him brightly coloured stried clothes.

There is lots out there. It's not all football and army camouflage ala Next.

overmydeadbody Where do you get your DS's striped tops from?

I have a further requirement, they must be close fitting (like no added sugar) I hate the 'squareness'of tops from places like Next.

eh?!!!

Is that to me or the OP?

say what

OMDB What about pictures that are patterns though iyswim? Rather than one big picture lots of little ones all over? That's what I was thinking of doing if possible. Like this but not cars.

I like your Zapp . I am the worlds fussiest shopper (for boys) and I really like that top, I would like similar ones with repetitive patterns.

They are my pics you've just linked nappy!!

suwoo that top is smafolk btw. you should also try toby tiger if you like stripes.

Ooh how rude of you nappy , are you selling that Zapp nicola?

Yes, I like smafolk and all the other skanda stuff. Yes, I like Toby Tiger, they are all a bit pricy though aren't they?

no i sold that suwoo.

toby tiger not too bad they are nice and thick cotton.

Agree that there are some good places that do plain or striped stuff for small boys, but what happens when they reach 5 or 6 and there are fewer and fewer options? Where do parents who dislike camouflage/sludge/skulls/sk8ter stuff buy their boys' clothes? That don't cost all the money?

Nappyaddict - although I prefer plain clothes and non-standard boys colours, I thought I would do a quick go through your list, just take my gut reaction, have put Y N as requested but also U for Unisex. Although I would say this is thinking about small boys, I'm unlikely to buy a top with a caterpillar on it for 9 yr old ds1.

Gorillas Y
Apes U
Alligators Y
Zebras U
Pandas U
Whales U
Ice creams U
Hippos U
Bumblebees U
Caterpillars U
Goats U
Cows U
Ladybirds N
Chickens N
Geese U
Horses N
Donkeys U
Sheep U
Camels Y
Bears Y
Goats U
Balloons U
Kites U
Moose U
Squirrels U but for v little boys
Hedgehogs U
Starfish U
Sea horses N
Crabs U
Penguins U
Sandcastles Y
Ice lollies N
Parrots U
Peacocks N
Owls U
Toucans Y
Ducks U for v little boys
Swans N
Cats N
Deer N
Rainbows U for v little boys
Trees U
Clouds U
Sunshine U
Stars U
Moon U
Raindrops U
Bongos Y
Trumpets Y
Pianos U
Keyboards U
Paint/paintbrushes U
Binoculars Y
Co gs of a machine Y
Magnifying glass Y

Did you put goats in twice as a test [grin?]

So, I guess I think most things, esp animals are suitable for boys and girls.