Age-appropriate clothes??

yoviher · Apr 16, 2005

LOL....

You people haven't seen me and my troop:

Let's put it this way: Put a gallong of gel in your hair to put it punk style, sunglasses (metal), if its not summer, a denim/leather jacket (preferably leather), with a polo shirt below it, and the fanciest looking watch you can find. Tennis shoes have to be either Fila or Nike. And put Usher music in the background. (thats my favorite dress up).

The ladies, have the characteristic of having shorts or mini skirts as a strict no-no. We prefer long jeans that show every single aspect of the female anatomy, but still, you don't show the upper part of the legs. Of course, they usually like to use a beautiful watch or something like that as the grand touch of detail.

And remember: Walk in like you own the place, or better yet, like you are Governor.

American teenagers dress like streetwalkers. Puerto Rican teenagers dress like they hold a monopoly on the entire Dominican Republic-Puerto Rico drugtrade.

jcat · Apr 16, 2005

Originally Posted by Deb25

In addition, I can't stand that teen fashion also drowns out the adult age group, too. Sorry, gang, but I prefer straight-leg jeans that aren't super 'low riders', but good luck finding them anywhere.

Is there a VF Factory Outlet near you? It's one of those places that you have to check out periodically in order to get the size and style you want, but I've always had a lot of luck there. http://www.vffo.com/VF_stores.htm

fwan · Apr 16, 2005

Originally Posted by jcat

Is there a VF Factory Outlet near you? It's one of those places that you have to check out periodically in order to get the size and style you want, but I've always had a lot of luck there. http://www.vffo.com/VF_stores.htm

TRicia where is it cheaper to get clothes??
Here or america?

jcat · Apr 16, 2005

Originally Posted by fwan

TRicia where is it cheaper to get clothes??
Here or america?

America, definitely. I take old clothes, sheets, towels, etc., with me when I visit my family (to get the "right" luggage weight entered on my plane ticket, which the German customs authorities sometimes check when you're returning from a non-EU country), discard them, and hit the factory outlets. I buy jeans, sneakers (trainers), books and DVDs by the dozen there. Food, on the other hand, is much cheaper in Germany. The VF outlets I mentioned have jeans from about $6 to $18 - here in Germany you'd pay upwards of â‚¬65 for the same brand and style.

katl8e · Apr 16, 2005

There's a VF Factory Outlet, here. Ours carries mostly Lee jeans and I don't like their fit. If I'm just looking for blue or black jeans, men's Rustlers from WalMart do me. For colors, I order from Newport News.

I recently got some cute tops and shorts, for the twins at VF. At $3 apiece, I couldn't beat it.

ttmom · Apr 16, 2005

I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean. I cannot believe the way some of these girls get out of their houses. But then I also kind of know what some of them may be doing. You see, while I was growing up there was a family up the street that was really strict and the teenage girl would head off to school. She'd then stop in front of our house and put on her makeup and change her clothes so she ended up looking pretty trampy (this is the early 80s folks). So some of these kids parents may NOT know what is going on. But the ones that actually buy the stuff for their kids? I don't know. Some of it's what's available out there. When I was pregnant I had a hard time finding maternity clothes that weren't trashy. I really don't know what we're coming to anymore.

katspixiedust · Apr 16, 2005

Originally Posted by TTMom

I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean. I cannot believe the way some of these girls get out of their houses. But then I also kind of know what some of them may be doing. You see, while I was growing up there was a family up the street that was really strict and the teenage girl would head off to school. She'd then stop in front of our house and put on her makeup and change her clothes so she ended up looking pretty trampy (this is the early 80s folks). So some of these kids parents may NOT know what is going on. But the ones that actually buy the stuff for their kids? I don't know. Some of it's what's available out there. When I was pregnant I had a hard time finding maternity clothes that weren't trashy. I really don't know what we're coming to anymore.

In the end it still more than likely comes down to parenting. Like you said, they were incredibly strict with her and I'm sure that's what caused her to make the decision to do that. A great majority of the young mothers I know came from households where there were rules that were beyond the norm and they were told they couldn't do a great many things. Everything in moderation.

beckiboo · Apr 16, 2005

I try to dress my kids modestly. One thing to consider when buying clothes for little ones is that if you dress them trampy at 3 because you think its cute, it will be impossible to tell them not to dress that way at 13!

As far as rules being too strict, I aim to be strict enough that the kids have some leeway when they want to rebel and do things their way. For example, I don't like bellies showing or tank tops with bra straps showing! When dd was 16-18, she would have her belly peeking out, but kept the bra straps covered. And there were no high heels when young, and oh how she loved those platform shoes as a teen! (I always teased her that she would injure herself if she fell off her shoes!)

And I do try to tell my kids the reasons for my views. I think that is very important!

katl8e · Apr 16, 2005

Mom and I had major fights, over my clothes. SHE wanted me in cutesy dresses, with skirts at mid-knee. I wanted miniskirts, tie-dyed T-shirts and hip-huggers with BIG bell bottoms.

She finally caved, on the bell bottoms (Granny bought me several pairs). Granny also bought me shorter skirts (2-3" above the knee). Granny was slick - she bought skirts with hems that were too narrow for Mom to let down.

I never did win the swimsuit fight, though. Until I left home, I wore old-lady skirted one-piece suits. I didn't want a skimpy bikini - I just wanted something a bit more stylish.

The only thing we didn't fight about was shoes. Mom and I always had great shoes.

katspixiedust · Apr 16, 2005

Growing up in a beach town bathing suits were a VERY important part of ones wardrobe! My mom was usually pretty good about letting me decide what kind of suits I wanted, she just made sure they weren't teeny tiny when I was still young and that they were appropriate. However, once I turned 16 I started working at a store called Bikini Co and I can tell you that probably 3/4's of my paychecks from there went right back into the store! At that point mom wouldn't have been able to stop me from getting whatever style I wanted, and somehow I don't think she would have anyway.

ilovecats · Apr 16, 2005

That's insane! Its so sad what a bad influence these poor kids are getting.

The best you can do is complain and boycott the store.

bumpy · Apr 17, 2005

May I compare this thread to another one: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...t=48110&page=2
whereby most posters claim that we should not judge people by their clothes and appearance in a perfect world?

Are we perhaps inferring a particularly bad characteristic on people who dress sense is less is best, without actually knowing the person? And even if we do know the person and they have some bad characteristic, then should not the focus be on that characteristic rather than the clothes they wear.

I say this because of a lesson learnt many years ago when I was in school. There was this girl who dressed quite provocatively together with the fact that she acted really "bimbotic," I did not have a good impression of her initially despite not actually personally knowing her. But then I got to know her and realised that not only is she really smart (academically) but that she is also a really nice and friendly person. Furthermore, what surprised me the most was her sense of responsibility and loyalty to friendship where she sacrificed her free time to help out, in contrast to some of the other more supposedly responsible people who simply told me, I am sure you can handle it and run off.

So the lesson I learnt is that, it does not matter how provocative or skimpy the girl dress but that under that she could be a really nice person. Sometimes I in my mind I jump to conclusion when I see someone in "street-walker" style clothes but I try to correct myself by remembering that great responsible and supportive friend.

cla517 · Apr 17, 2005

I don't know what in the world gets into people. How anyone can let a child dress that way is beyond me. My hubby and I were having breakfast and two girls probably around 10 or 11 came in. The one was dressed like a streetwalker. Full makeup, tight clothes, the works. The worst part was, her mom was waiting for her in the car! If I had tried to get out of the house looking like that, my mom would have scrubbed my face under the faucet and burnt the clothes!

katspixiedust · Apr 17, 2005

Well said Bumpy, well said!

fwan · Apr 17, 2005

I just bought this off the catalogue
http://www.quelle.de/is-bin/INTERSHO...anner=&sortby=

mom of franz · Apr 17, 2005

Originally Posted by bumpy

May I compare this thread to another one: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...t=48110&page=2
whereby most posters claim that we should not judge people by their clothes and appearance in a perfect world?

Are we perhaps inferring a particularly bad characteristic on people who dress sense is less is best, without actually knowing the person? And even if we do know the person and they have some bad characteristic, then should not the focus be on that characteristic rather than the clothes they wear.

I say this because of a lesson learnt many years ago when I was in school. There was this girl who dressed quite provocatively together with the fact that she acted really "bimbotic," I did not have a good impression of her initially despite not actually personally knowing her. But then I got to know her and realised that not only is she really smart (academically) but that she is also a really nice and friendly person. Furthermore, what surprised me the most was her sense of responsibility and loyalty to friendship where she sacrificed her free time to help out, in contrast to some of the other more supposedly responsible people who simply told me, I am sure you can handle it and run off.

So the lesson I learnt is that, it does not matter how provocative or skimpy the girl dress but that under that she could be a really nice person. Sometimes I in my mind I jump to conclusion when I see someone in "street-walker" style clothes but I try to correct myself by remembering that great responsible and supportive friend.

Thoughtful post Bumpy, thanks for posting your thoughts, it's true you can't judge a book by its cover. Though I do wish the parents would regulate how their kids dress. For girls it certainly send the wrong messages to boys. Not that it would be the girls fault if something happened, but you need to head off trouble before it starts. I think school uniforms are a great idea.

What really gets my goat is women, usually in their 40s and 50s who dress like teens, minis, provocative tops...YUCK, get a grip women. I don't care if they have boidies like Jane Fonda either, it's gross.

big bad wolf · Apr 17, 2005

The clothes for adult women aren't much better. If I find a nice suit, dress etc that is actually well-made, it costs an arm and a leg !

I've taken sewing classes and there are some good yardage stores around here (they sell more than just quilting prints !) - it's less frustrating to make my clothes. Price-wise it's on the level (sometimes a bit less) than at the mall. But - I can't buy the fit, style and quality anywhere !

lenaorie · Apr 17, 2005

Being 19 years old, I am just now started to dress... so called "girlie." I never used to care how I dressed. Until my junior year in highschool I just wore sweat pants and sweat shirts... but, all the sudden I started wearin cute shirts and stuff..But never short shorts! lol.. the kids these days crack me up.. i have underwear bigger then their shorts! I just a few months ago bought my first Mini-skirt.. and, i havent worn it yet... very self-concious about my legs... i have runners legs :S

anyhow... i work at a daycare.. and we havent seen anything of the sort there... maybe because it is a small town.. and, they are all kinda farmers kids!

fwan · Apr 17, 2005

Originally Posted by Mom of Franz

What really gets my goat is women, usually in their 40s and 50s who dress like teens, minis, provocative tops...YUCK, get a grip women. I don't care if they have boidies like Jane Fonda either, it's gross.

Last year in july it was really hot, My bf and his mother, hubby and kid went to ikea, i nearly had a heart attack when i saw her I wore my tshirt with my favourite skirt which is upto my knees and my sneakers,
She was 41, wearing a mini skirt, a very revealing singlet top and i think sneakers too..
Then she was complaing to my bf saying why he doesnt let me wear clothes so i can cool off a bit more, and if he was ashamed that i would show off my body...
They kept on argueing through out the day about it and she didnt get it into her head that he doesnt have anything to do with my dress sense, He only gets defensive if people can see my cleavage or if my skirt is too short. and im not like that...

jcat · Apr 17, 2005

Originally Posted by fwan

I just bought this off the catalogue
http://www.quelle.de/is-bin/INTERSHO...anner=&sortby=

That's cute, fwan, and suitable for an 18-year-old. Older women, like your boyfriend's mother, look odd when they wear something designed for a 16-year-old, the same way a 10-year-old would.

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