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Do you like your kids to look nice when you go out?

102 replies

maltesers · 31/05/2010 09:45

I know i am a bit fussy but i do like my kids to look well dressed. . .Anyone else the same? I havnt got much money and a single parent.
However, if we are going somewhere in particular they have to put on what i have got out. . . within reason. My youngest is 9 ys and he isnt fussy what i make him put on. . thank god. My older two are grown up now and away from home; so its up to them entirely and always from about aged 14 yrs. I hate my child to wear nylon football clothing. . unless he was actually playing footy. Socks have to match rest of clothes. .

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SambuccaKelly · 31/05/2010 09:46

As long as they are in clean clothes and have washed themselves and combed their hair, I couldn't give a toss. Not unless it's a special occasion.

Ronaldinhio · 31/05/2010 09:47

Our nursery manager always said that you could tell the middle class families from the working class families by how much attention was spent on the child's clothing and cleanliness

matching socks let alone socks that match an outfit....a dead giveaway

Bonsoir · 31/05/2010 09:49

Yes. DD has lots of lovely clothes and shoes which she and I enjoy playing with. She also loves coming to the hairdresser with me, having her toenails varnished etc.

BigTillyMint · 31/05/2010 09:51

I used to hate my DS wearing one of his footie kits when we went out, but I long-ago decided that life is too short to argue over what he chooses to wear.

izzybiz · 31/05/2010 09:51

Yes, I always try and make sure clothes are coordinated, so sue me!

I don't go out looking like a rag bag, neither will my children!

Clary · 31/05/2010 09:52

LOL no luckily.

I am happy that they can pick out their own clothes and get themselves dressed!

DS2 in partic favours football tops - but then he loves football so I can't really complain. And anyway I bought them for him (or others did) so ditto.

DD won't wear dresses or skirts at all atm. I have given up on that really. It doesn't matter. If something is actually grubby they have to change.

They are 7, 8 and 10 btw.

rofl at socks matchign the rest of the clothes - that's not something I ever achieve

Clary · 31/05/2010 09:53

I need seeker to come and support me in the matter of football kit and why it is not worth arguing over nylon garb (eg for school PE).

MarshaBrady · 31/05/2010 09:54

Yes, my children do have really nice clothes.

misdee · 31/05/2010 09:57

days out playing, climbing trees, park, arm etc, then jeans and t-shirts, socks and trainers or crocs.

out for a meal, or party, then dressier clothes, ironed, clean, socks and smart shoes.

EleanorHandbasket · 31/05/2010 09:57

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brimfull · 31/05/2010 09:59

i agree with BigTillyMint
unless we're going somewhere special he can wear what he likes

rasputin · 31/05/2010 10:00

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Ronaldinhio · 31/05/2010 10:00

I mean that wc families have better dressed children, generally
cleaner houses too mostly

sweeps through with generalisations

MarshaBrady · 31/05/2010 10:01

Although must admit they are quite scruffy. Would never buy rocha or dior or whatever horrible overly-designed label stuff there is.

castille · 31/05/2010 10:01

Depends where we're going. Mostly DDs age 12 and 10 dress themselves pretty well and 3yo DS isn't fussed so I can dress him like Little Lord Fautleroy if I choose to

But sometimes I have to sanction their choices, eg if we're visiting elderly relatives and DD1 looks indecent, DD2's eclectic style is too hard on the eye or DS wants yesterday's muddy trousers.

Non-matching socks annoy more than I care to admit.

YunoYurbubson · 31/05/2010 10:01

Oh no, I much prefer my children to look foul when we go out.

Alouiseg · 31/05/2010 10:01

Ds1 looks amazing whatever he puts on sadly ds2 can make a fantastic outfit look like a bin liner!

Totally agree with EleanorHandbasket!

Francagoestohollywood · 31/05/2010 10:02

No, not particularly.

BudaisintheZONE · 31/05/2010 10:02

I only have one DS and yes I like him to look nice. But he is now almost 9 and has developed an opinion! So it's hard. He loves football kit and I used to hate it. Love it now for the ease of washing and as it doesn't have to be ironed! But I won't let him wear it if we are going out for something special.

I try to involve him in the shopping now after too many things I bought for him ended up unworn.

Blackduck · 31/05/2010 10:03

don't care as long as it is clean....

Bonsoir · 31/05/2010 10:03

I hate "designer clothing" as in logos etc, but am perfectly capable of spending lots of money on expensive children's clothes from the more discreet brands...

MarshaBrady · 31/05/2010 10:03

There is another way people other than WC=designer label, MC=scruffy hand me downs.

Nice prints, good quality fabric look nice and can be handed down. Which is great if you are the first in the family to have children.

Francagoestohollywood · 31/05/2010 10:03

Mine always manage to look like Pig Pen even if dressed in Bonpoint

MarshaBrady · 31/05/2010 10:05

Yes moi aussi Bonsoir. There are plenty of beautiful designer labels to look at.. Tuff, Maan, Quincy etc etc. They do not have to scream 'label'.

DontCallMeBaby · 31/05/2010 10:05

DD is only six and not too bothered about what she wears, so I still get to wield quite a bit of influence. She's got some nice things, and I'd like her to get some wear out of them rather than grabbing things that no longer fit and don't go. DH usually finds her some nice outfits as well, though has a tendency to pick out things that no longer fit and which I should have got rid of or decide that two things go together because 'they both have flowers on them'.