Published by mothergoosemouse on 25 Apr 2008 at 07:11 pm
Since when do little boys = construction and sports?
With my first two children - both little girls - I thought I was pretty picky about what they wore. No licensed character-themed clothing (with the exception of undies - I’ll allow Disney Princesses as long as they’re not visible), and nothing with even a hint of sexuality.
Then I had a boy. And I figured, “Hey, this will be easy! I don’t have to worry about premature sexualization; nobody markets padded bras to boys. And Disney hasn’t yet put out a line of Prince merchandise. We’re home-free where it comes to dressing this little guy!”
Oh, how wrong I was.
Turns out, I’m even pickier about boy clothes than I am about girl clothes. Not only am I anti-licensed character-themed clothing - no Power Rangers, no Star Wars, no Lightning McQueen - I’m also averse to sports-themed clothing, construction-themed clothing, and anything that emblazoned “Mama’s Little Man” (or worse, “Grandma Loves Me”). Barf-o-rama. Why can’t boys - even baby boys - look COOL?
Thanks to Kenneth Cole, they can. This snazzy little outfit from Kenneth Cole fits the bill perfectly. It’s trendy, but it’s not age-inappropriate. It shows our style, but it’s not a billboard.
Want specifics as to why this outfit rocks? First of all, the top has a collar (which I looove on little guys), but it’s a onesie. That means it stays tucked in, all neat and tidy. For me, until my kids can stand up on their own, I prefer onesies. Regular tees just ride up, and I’m forever tugging them back down.
Next, I love the stitching detail on the pants. They’re brown, but the stitching is white - drawing attention to the seams, making them both functional and decorative. And the stitching is well done (another big plus with me).
Finally, I really dig the little sunhat. I may not be adept at accessorizing myself, but I love accessories for kids. They pull the outfit together and make it complete.
I’m so glad to have discovered this fantastic line of kids’ clothes. I know Kenneth Cole makes quality, good-looking items for adults, and now I can look to them for kids’ clothes that meet my exacting standards. I’m going to have the best-dressed little dude on the playground.
