I dress my 18 month old in what I consider to be nice clothes. (I’m not talking labels here, just pleasant looking high street clothes). I like buying him funky little outfits that are like miniature versions of what you might see on a teenager or adult. Never anything inappropriate, and I would never ever put aesthetics over comfort, all of his clothes are perfectly comfortable.
I’ve read a few people being criticised for this sort of thing before and I’ve had a couple of doses of it myself. For example, the other day there was a question about favourite outfits for your child or something, so I said my favourite clothes that he has are his four black rock bodysuits (of various bands), that he wears with jeans as t-shirts on warmer days. They look so cute in my opinion, but some people are of the opinion that it’s terrible to put black clothes on babies. I also said that I also liked it when he wears a pair of jeans and a white button up shirt (not a stiff ’smart’ shirt or anything, just a day shirt). Out of all the answers, I was the only one to receive thumbs downs.
I also had a comment the other day – he was wearing a deep pink and navy blue polo shirt – it was from the BOYS section and isn’t a girly style at all, despite the main colour being the pink. I’ve always thought boys look nice in pink, it’s the only pink thing he owns, and he isn’t old enough to get teased for it so I don’t see the problem. He was wearing it with a pair of light coloured jeans that were held up with a [necessary] belt (otherwise they fall down – he is thin and tall) – and the belt is black and white chequered like you see some teenage boys wearing. Obviously that outfit wouldn’t be everybody’s cup of tea but I think he looked gorgeous and as I said, he’s too young for being teased – I’ll stick to spiderman tops and whatnot when he’s older I’m sure! But anyway we were at a play centre and a bitchy woman actually came over to me and asked "is that your kid" and proceeded to tell me I was pathetic for dressing him in trendy clothes and that I must be very shallow. Please note I had done NOTHING to her, she just came over to me and said that off her own back! Her children were all wearing clothes resembling pyjamas, but I wouldn’t dream of judging her for it!
Why do some people have an issue with it? I could understand if I was putting him in really tight or stiff or uncomfortable outfits. But they’re no less comfortable than anything, they simply look ‘fashionable’. I by no means think it’s important, and I’d dress him in a sweatsuit in a minute if I thought it would make him any happier. But when it makes no difference to him – what exactly is the problem? Why would I walk into a shop and buy something I prefer less when it is no more comfortable and no more advantageous to him? Does this really make me shallow?
Wow, I was bracing myself to get bashed for this, thanks guys! Nice to see I’m not the only sane one!
Not A Well Behaved Woman – well doesn’t your username say it all 
Haha – my son has the Guns n Roses one right now! I haven’t seen the ACDC one! They’re both adorable! 
Seshy – I don’t spend a lot of money. Did you not read the part where I said I don’t buy labels? I have no problem with those who do, but I don’t have the money for it myself. I buy his clothes from the same shops that I would buy them from even if I was getting him sweatsuits and pyjama like outfits, so the money is nothing to do with it. I didn’t realise that buying nice clothes that I could afford meant I was treating my son like a doll. Perhaps I should start buying clothes I find ugly for the same price, I’d be a better mother then, right?
They’re jealous, so they have to make up some excuse to hate you for it 
Honestly? I have no idea why people care so much. My daughter has a shirt that says "I have issues… already" and my son has a shirt that says "Parents, lock up your daughters!"
Sure I’ve gotten horrible looks. I really don’t care though because it looks cute on my kids. I think as long as your not putting shirts with naked women on your son, you’re just fine. Ignore the butts I’m sure your boy is adorable.