Reply #54: Bib overalls are still the most practical for little kids. [View All]

Material Girl wore a LOT of bibs when she was little. I loved them because her shirt didn't ride up and her pants didn't fall down--thus you never saw that bare tummy that always hangs out on little kids.

Now that she's older (Almost 9!) I'm having a horrible time finding clothing that doesn't scream "rent a date." We had a VERY long talk just recently about the fact that hip hugger jeans are NOT to be worn with shirts that might show a belly button.

I seriously object to finding clothing in any kids' size that is backless, spaghetti strap or "peek--boo" style.

There is one girl in my daughter's class that does wear stuff like that and it just breaks my heart to see it. The Mom is oblivious to it all--that little kid was wearing a "bra" (that she did not need) in first grade. The mom told her that she needed to "get used to it..."

At 9 we are working up to a bra on Material Girl. We do a lot of camisoles and tanks under her shirts these days. No WAY I'm buying that kid a thong to match her training bra. It just ain't happening. Thongs are made for somebody to see (they sure are not made for comfort as far as i can tell)or to take off.

At 9 she shouldn't even be thinking about sexy.


Laura

PS, in case you are wondering, Material Girl's nickname comes from the fact that my kid is a collector of everything. She is a pack rat beyond compare...