What's more delightful than shopping for a little girl? Their clothing options are fun, frilly, colorful and feminine. However something happens as they start to grow. Much of the clothing changes from feminine and lovely to borderline inappropriate.
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.
Absolutely!
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.
Cultivate her style. Each child has their very own sense of style. In fact, it can be amazing to see what they put together sometimes. Encourage your daughter to find items she likes. Have a discussion about what she likes to wear, why she likes certain items and what colors and fabrics she enjoys. Understanding her tastes will help you choose items more to her liking. After all there's nothing worse than spending a fortune on clothing that your daughter never wears or worse, stuffs under her bed.
Accessorize. Its the little things that sometimes make us feel the best about our appearance. A headband, a fun pair of tights, a fun bangle or necklace can really help a child feel good about how they look. And if your daughter is a hat wearer then they can really have fun with an outfit.
Set a good example. It may sound obvious however children, especially young ones, tend to take their fashion cues from their parents. Now that doesnt mean you have to wear polka dot tights and a frilly pink dress (unless you want to) however when you dress age appropriately and take pride in your appearance your daughter, believe it or not, will learn from you.
Release control. The easiest way to encourage your daughter to dress her age is to provide her with items you approve of and then let her decide. Of course there will be days when she emerges wearing the worst possible combination however assuming you've approved of all the items and are comfortable with what's in her closet then the bad fashion day is nothing more than a learning experience for her.
Boutiques and children's specialty stores can be a real benefit in the quest for keeping your daughter fashionable and still looking like a little girl. Many young girls develop a strong sense of fashion early on. Help guide them to making the right choices by providing options you approve of. - 17943
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.
Absolutely!
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.
Cultivate her style. Each child has their very own sense of style. In fact, it can be amazing to see what they put together sometimes. Encourage your daughter to find items she likes. Have a discussion about what she likes to wear, why she likes certain items and what colors and fabrics she enjoys. Understanding her tastes will help you choose items more to her liking. After all there's nothing worse than spending a fortune on clothing that your daughter never wears or worse, stuffs under her bed.
Accessorize. Its the little things that sometimes make us feel the best about our appearance. A headband, a fun pair of tights, a fun bangle or necklace can really help a child feel good about how they look. And if your daughter is a hat wearer then they can really have fun with an outfit.
Set a good example. It may sound obvious however children, especially young ones, tend to take their fashion cues from their parents. Now that doesnt mean you have to wear polka dot tights and a frilly pink dress (unless you want to) however when you dress age appropriately and take pride in your appearance your daughter, believe it or not, will learn from you.
Release control. The easiest way to encourage your daughter to dress her age is to provide her with items you approve of and then let her decide. Of course there will be days when she emerges wearing the worst possible combination however assuming you've approved of all the items and are comfortable with what's in her closet then the bad fashion day is nothing more than a learning experience for her.
Boutiques and children's specialty stores can be a real benefit in the quest for keeping your daughter fashionable and still looking like a little girl. Many young girls develop a strong sense of fashion early on. Help guide them to making the right choices by providing options you approve of. - 17943
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 clothing from infant to size 14. Visit www.BarefootBella.net for the perfect items for the girl in your life.
