I say most…because I think there are some simple rules to follow when taking your kids – especially your daughters – clothes shopping. First, learn to say no. They are your kids. They need to respect your decisions regarding their wardrobe. But saying “ewww…no way” is not the best choice. Give them the same respect. Tell them why. Why you don’t like it. Tell them how beautiful they are are. How much they have to offer and that they don’t need to sell themselves short to look like the masses which might equal “trashy”.
Teen Fashion for Back to School
Teens and clothes. They go hand in hand…right? Well, most of the time. Sometimes it’s a battle to get them out of sweats and t-shirts…can I get an amen? But when they want to pull it together, they know EXACTLY what they like, what’s cool, and what looks good. And most of the time they are on target…most of the time.
And on top of that I have to ask…do you know what your kids are wearing? What their friends are wearing? Are you paying attention on Twitter? Instagram? You should be. NOT to be critical…hardly. But to be aware, especially with your daughters. Their bodies are precious gifts. TRUE fashion is not sleazy. TRUE fashion is classy and stylish and accentuates our personalities, not our boobies and booties.
* steps off soapbox *