Fashion:
YOUR child’s wardrobe will change drastically over the
course of her childhood. It’s not easy keeping up with her rapidly changing
clothing sizes, much less the shifting trends. Try to combine smart shopping,
durable clothing, and fun fashions when shopping for kids’ clothes.
Keep It Simple
There are countless trends in children’s clothing
happening at any given time. Before any shopping trip, remind yourself of the
basics. That is to say, your child’s lifestyle should ultimately play a role in
choosing his clothes. Many kids spend a significant amount of time running,
playing, goofing around, and doing other things that could potentially rip or
stain their clothes. For this reason, it’s important to always keep in mind the
durability of the items you choose.
Stay Age Appropriate
Consider your child’s age when purchasing any piece of
clothing. Especially once a child reaches school age, she will resist wearing
any clothing that she feels is for “little kids.” You might want to include
your child while shopping for clothes once she reaches this age, but remind her
that you have the final say in what is purchased.
For babies and toddlers, there is an endless supply of
adorable clothing from which to choose. There will always be the classic “pink
for girls” and “blue for boys” rule, but try branching out to other colours as
well. Green, orange, and yellow are very popular for either sex. Children in
this age group often wear brighter, funkier colours than older kids.
Children in grade school might begin to express their
opinions about what they want to wear. Fun clothing items will often include
their favourite TV or cartoon characters. They might want to wear slightly more
subdued colour palettes than when they were younger. Try a bright colour
matched with a neutral, such as white, brown, navy, or black.
Preteens and teenagers will inevitably want more control
over their clothing choices. Check to see if the items they want are
appropriate for school. Girls will want to experiment with more mature styles
and makeup--set some ground rules about what styles are allowed and what are
not. Longer, flowing tops are a good alternative when you are trying to avoid
girls wearing clothes that are too tight. Boys might want to express a bit of rebellion
with edgy shoes or shirts with clever phrases. Again, give your stamp of
approval before any purchases are made.
Save Money
Don’t forget that kids’ clothing can always be found at
cheap prices. Thrift stores are always an option--some cities might even have a
more “upscale” second-hand store that sells used clothes that are still of very
high quality and often come from name brands. It’s also easier to look at sale
items regularly by utilizing a store’s website. There are countless websites
that sell used children’s clothing at affordable prices. Remember that your
kids are growing--you might want to spend more money on a brand-new outfit, but
they might only be able to wear it a few times before they’ve outgrown.
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