Friday, January 23, 2009

Finding Fashionable Clothing for Your Daughter

By Katie Wilber

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.

The media is partly to blame. The mainstream fashion industry doesnt help. Short skirts, crop tops and provocative clothing can be found for even the youngest of toddlers. Is it possible to find fashionable clothing, clothing that lets your daughter celebrate looking and feeling good, while still looking like a little girl?

Of course!

How to Find Fun Fashionable Clothing For Your Young Daughter

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.

Give her options and let her choose. Children as young as two or three can choose their own clothing. It gives them power, cultivates their own sense of fashion and creativity, and helps create a bond between you " rather than a battle. Choose a couple of outfits you think shed like and give her the option to choose from those. This way youre still in control however she feels like she has a say in what she wears.

What's your daughter's style? Your daughter most certainly has her own tastes and preferences. Do you know what they are? Does she? Take some time to find out what she likes and why. You may learn a whole new side to your young daughter and gain an understanding about her blossoming personality.

It's the little things that count. Accessories can take a simple outfit and send it over the top. Many little girls love a necklace, headband or a fun pair of colorful tights. Adding those simple items to an outfit can really help your daughter feel fashionable. Additionally, if you choose the outfit and let her choose the accessories then you can both walk away happy.

Set the standard What do you wear? Do you take pride in your appearance and dress appropriately? Children take cues from the adults in their life and you as their mom or dad are the most prominent adults. It goes without saying that being a good role model matters.

Relax. Find a few stores which sell items your daughter likes and you approve of. Stock her wardrobe with items you're comfortable with and then let her have the freedom she desires. Letting go of control over what your daughter wears will help her cultivate her own sense of style and confidence. The key of course is to make sure you approve of the items in her closet. In the long run you'll both be happier and better dressed!

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. - 16732

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