Apr 8

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?

Oh there just jealous, screw them!!!!!!

What’s wrong with black or pink? My son wears both! I like pink on boys to, it’s not like it was a girly shirt. My son has like three of the shirts you were talking about. One is brown and pink stripes, one is blue and pink stripes and the other is something and pink. They are all polos and he looks so cute in them. He also wears his with cute blue jeans and a belt. And my son is 5 and he wore these outfits to pre-k alot last year and no one ever made fun of him!

And no you don’t look shallow : )

Feb 12

Okay, I’m looking for a variety of online baby clothing stores. I don’t want to buy the traditional Walmart or other department store onesies etc, if you know what I mean.

I’m looking for really unique and hip, kind of "sophisticated" baby clothing. I hope you get what I mean, I want her to be dressed in trendy clothing, that perhaps doesn’t look like traditional and cheap baby clothes. I’m kind of going for a more sophisticated and more expensive wardrobe with FEWER pieces, than the normal baby wardrobe, which has many many clothes that are rather cheap cost wise.

I don’t mind if it’s branded or not, but preferably not too expensive, probably less than $50 per piece, depending on what it is.

Thank you so much…
I’m actually a fashion major, so I do know how to sew. I was actually just creating a cute little outfit yesterday, so I do know that sewing is a great idea, and it does save a lot of money!

As for the $50, it’s just a general idea, but we would like to stay around that price range. I would say we could spend about $150 to $200 on a few items, perhaps a designer labelled dress and coat for special occasions, so Saks Fifth Avenue would be great for that. But I doubt we could afford an entire wardrobe at that price…

Thanks everyone so far.

I think your best bet for buying sophisticated baby clothing is a high end department store like Barneys or Saks Fifth Avenue, although I doubt you’ll find many items under your $50 budget. Everything else tends to be pretty generic. My sister’s friend, Gina, actually just started making her own baby clothes. Gina had a similar goal, to have her infant daughter look as stylish as she does when they were out, but she couldn’t find a good source for unique clothes. She checked out this website:
http://9b18fgn2q8ndjaf77zz3z95va2.hop.clickbank.net/
and learned how to sew her own baby clothes. Now her daughter is as stylish as her fashion savvy mother, and she’s not a full time tailor, but she’s fixed up a couple pairs of pants and zippers for me. If you don’t know how to sew, I encourage you to try; it’s not as hard as I’d imagined, and Gina claims the books she bought paid for themselves with all the money she’s saved making her daughter’s clothes.

Good luck.

Nov 21

I can’t stand the old fashioned ugly maternity clothing. I am pregnant and "was" wearing a size 3-5 Jr’s. My jeans are starting to get tough to button up already at 5 weeks. Can you get away with leggings or something, even if it is cold? I gain baby weight in the belly and boobs area only. LOL

What are some of the best stores to buy trendy looking maternity wear? ( affordable is a bonus also)

Thanks!
OMG I did not proofread my own title guys! I meant to type "BUY"

Sorry!!!!

A Pea in the Pod–young very cute
Motherhood–cheap, kind of ugly
Target-cute pants
Khols-have to search but have a few cute things

Aug 27

What the heck were my parents/guardians thinking??

I was flick threw my childhood album today of pictures from when I was 7-9yo. Ohh I was so embarrassed to think my Foster Parents thought those clothes and hairstyles were fashionable!!

Now it has me worried about what my kids are going to think is embarrassing, that I think is trendy. lol!
Angie, I am embarrassed for you!! lol.
I have fizzy hair in one of my school photo’s. It’s embarrassing. Fizzy hair in big piggy-tails with side of my head, and the cheesiest grin.

Take them away!! Please!

LOL Charli i LOVED my old pictures and those of me in my lovely Shell Suits and Rara skirts along with my leg warmers and NO joke i love them lol
And not forgeting my Kylie Minogue Perms !

Aug 23

I am due February 24th. My husband and I opted for our baby’s gender to be a surprise, so we do not know if we are having a boy or a girl! It’s been sort of tough because I have had to buy gender-neutral clothing, toys, etc. Anyways, we haven’t been the coo-coo-baby-name parents…until now! Time is running out and I’ve no idea what to name our child!

We both settled on a brief list of names that we like, but are open to suggestions. In terms of that, we do not like off the wall, made up sounding names like Aidan, Pax, etc. We also do not care for overly trendy names such as Ashley, Lindsay and Emma.

In the case of a daughter:

1. Rory (alternative spellings are options)
2. Zoie(alternative spellings are options)
3. Catrina (similar to my own name, Trina)
4. Blake
5. Sable (family name, no alternative spellings please)
6. Irina
7. Elena (family name, no alternative spellings please)
8. Rebekah (family name, no alternative spellings please)
9. Alisabeth (a nice change from E-lizabeth)
10. Bristol (alternative spellings are options)

If a boy:
1. Michael (family name, no alt. spellings please)
2. Evander (alternative for popular Alexander)
3. Eli (family name, no alt. spellings please)
4. Jack (family name, no alt. spellings please)
5. Trenton (sort of popular, but I love it)
6. Chase (sort of popular, but I love it)
7. Marak (pronounced Mare-eck, love it!)
8. Dawson
9. Fadem
10. Jedadiah

For a girl, I love the names : Rory. but spelled Rorie.. and Blake.
For a boy : Eli, and Jack.
(Jackson, but called Jack is very cute)

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