Little girls are a joy to dress. The clothing is bright and feminine. As your little daughter grows, however, you may see the fashions start to change. It becomes more and more difficult to make sure your daughter leaves the home dressed like the little girl she is.
Whether mainstream fashion or the media are to blame the end result is the same - potentially inappropriate attire on little girls. We're talking about crop tops, short skirts and suggestive or sassy images. Are there ways to help your daughter look fashionable and still look like a little girl.
You betcha!
Strategies and Resources to Keep Your Young Daughter Fashionable and Still Looking Like Your Little Girl
Embrace child friendly designers and stores. When shopping with your daughter, steer clear of the mainstream stores which tend to sell the big girl clothing. Smaller boutiques and stores which specialize in clothing specifically for little girls will have beautiful clothing for your daughter to choose from.
Provide options. A great way to prevent battles is to give your daughter a choice however to still remain control over those choices and to make sure they're appropriate don't give your daughter free reign. Choose a couple of outfits or items which you approve of and then let them decide which item is right for them. This gives her a say in what she wears, and yes even the youngest of children enjoy choosing their own clothing, and it gives you comfort that she's wearing outfits you approve of.
Help her find her style. Some little girls love to wear colorful frilly dresses while others prefer jeans and a t-shirt. Ask your young daughter what she likes to wear and why. Take her to a child friendly online store and ask her to show you the clothing she likes. Engaging in a discussion will help her and you learn her style personality.
Bright and shiny baubles. Another way to compromise, to give your daughter a sense of control over her clothing and you the comfort that she still looks like the little girl she is, is to let her choose her accessories. What's better than adding a fun hat to an outfit, a headband or even a pair of tights?
Be a role model. You set an example for your daughter by the clothing you wear. Moms that wear suggestive clothing will find their daughters emulating them. Of course this doesn't mean you have to wear pink polka dots and a faux fur trimmed hat however children do take their cues from the adults in their life.
Let go. Fill her closet with items she likes, and you approve of, and then let her have control over what she wears. There will likely be days when she walks out of her room wearing jeans and a flowery dress on top or yellow striped tights and a purple dress, smile and tell her she looks colorful and let her go. Little girls love to experiment with clothing, if youre able to fill her wardrobe with items you approve of then you can relax and let her experiment to her hearts content.
Bright colors, fun fabrics and patterns and a little freedom to choose what she likes will help your daughter to look fun and fashionable while still looking like the little girl she is. Find a few child friendly stores and give your daughter a bit of choice, youll both be glad you did. - 16747
Whether mainstream fashion or the media are to blame the end result is the same - potentially inappropriate attire on little girls. We're talking about crop tops, short skirts and suggestive or sassy images. Are there ways to help your daughter look fashionable and still look like a little girl.
You betcha!
Strategies and Resources to Keep Your Young Daughter Fashionable and Still Looking Like Your Little Girl
Embrace child friendly designers and stores. When shopping with your daughter, steer clear of the mainstream stores which tend to sell the big girl clothing. Smaller boutiques and stores which specialize in clothing specifically for little girls will have beautiful clothing for your daughter to choose from.
Provide options. A great way to prevent battles is to give your daughter a choice however to still remain control over those choices and to make sure they're appropriate don't give your daughter free reign. Choose a couple of outfits or items which you approve of and then let them decide which item is right for them. This gives her a say in what she wears, and yes even the youngest of children enjoy choosing their own clothing, and it gives you comfort that she's wearing outfits you approve of.
Help her find her style. Some little girls love to wear colorful frilly dresses while others prefer jeans and a t-shirt. Ask your young daughter what she likes to wear and why. Take her to a child friendly online store and ask her to show you the clothing she likes. Engaging in a discussion will help her and you learn her style personality.
Bright and shiny baubles. Another way to compromise, to give your daughter a sense of control over her clothing and you the comfort that she still looks like the little girl she is, is to let her choose her accessories. What's better than adding a fun hat to an outfit, a headband or even a pair of tights?
Be a role model. You set an example for your daughter by the clothing you wear. Moms that wear suggestive clothing will find their daughters emulating them. Of course this doesn't mean you have to wear pink polka dots and a faux fur trimmed hat however children do take their cues from the adults in their life.
Let go. Fill her closet with items she likes, and you approve of, and then let her have control over what she wears. There will likely be days when she walks out of her room wearing jeans and a flowery dress on top or yellow striped tights and a purple dress, smile and tell her she looks colorful and let her go. Little girls love to experiment with clothing, if youre able to fill her wardrobe with items you approve of then you can relax and let her experiment to her hearts content.
Bright colors, fun fabrics and patterns and a little freedom to choose what she likes will help your daughter to look fun and fashionable while still looking like the little girl she is. Find a few child friendly stores and give your daughter a bit of choice, youll both be glad you did. - 16747
About the Author:
You can keep your daughter fashionable and looking her age. Kate Marie Wilber is the owner of Barefoot Bella Childrens Boutiqe, your premium source for girls boutique clothes from infant to size 14. Visit www.BarefootBella.net for the perfect items for the girl in your life.
