Yesterday we asked Addie to get dressed so we could go somewhere.
This is what she came out wearing. Nicole said “No! You need to wear something else.” She really looked like she was ready for a night on the street corner. I told Nicole “Let her wear it . . we won’t see anyone we know!”
I’m not quite sure where that girl got her fashion sense but I’m betting it’s from some crazy TV show.
Cilla 70 years old in NH says
Oh my goodness she dresses like a mini me!!!! I LOVE colourful clothes. Just yesterday 2 strangers complimented me on my “colourful” appearance. Perhaps it brings a smile to someone else. If it does then my day is done. You rock Addie. May I borrow that outfit?
Judy Laquidara says
She does like bright colors! Actually, I do too but maybe not quite as bright as some like.
Ruth says
Umm, that looks fine to me. Her tights match the color in her unicorn dress, which is a good length, and the pony tail looks lovely. Her shoes are white and go with the dress too, not black, stiletto, skinny strap etc. Guess I don’t see many girls hanging out on street corners…good for me.
Judy Laquidara says
The dress is more of a bathing suit coverup and not really a dress. The shoes did have quite a heel on them. I bought the dess (and one of her dolls has the matching dress) but I didn’t not buy the shoes.
shirley bruner says
well, she looks cute to me. i don’t see anything wrong with it. you go, Addie
Dawn in NL says
I agree with Ruth. Looks fine to me.
Sandy says
Parents are the ones who buy their children’s clothing, so they are responsible for what a child wears. I don’t understand Nicole’s protest about what Addie decided to wear yesterday.
Judy Laquidara says
Except . . I bought all that outfit except for the clothes but I didn’t buy the leggings to go with the dress, although it did match and she picked it out. I think Nicole’s objection was that with the shoes with heels, it looked more like a play dress up outfit and didn’t really look like an outfit to wear to meet the teacher for the first time. She had a long pink/purple “ponytail” type thing hanging down from her pony tail.
Carolyn Sullivan says
She’s adorable.
Judy Laquidara says
Thank you. I definitely think so.
Carolyn says
My name may be mud, but the parent should have the final say in what she wears. I agree with Nicole.
Chris P says
Carolyn, I am with you one this. Having been a parent who was undermined by grandparents in the past it becomes difficult for the parents to have the child listen to them. When Mom says no, I’ll just ask grandma.
Judy Laquidara says
I can assure you that I am NOT the grandparent who undermines the parent. That’s the first time in 7 years that I remember ever saying “let her do it”. We were walking out the door when Nicole said that. Making her go back and change any part of that outfit would have resulted in tears and Addie going to meet the teacher with her heart broken because she had on all new clothes and thought she looked perfect. If something she was wearing had been inappropriate, I would have not said anything about Nicole having her change clothes. I’m sure Nicole didn’t feel undermined; Addie didn’t feel like she can ask Granny if mom says no because 99% of the time, I’m way more strict and restrictive than Nicole is.
Nelle Coursey says
I like what she has on! Besides you are probably right, you would not see anyone you knew.
Peggyb says
I think she looks as cute and colorful as can be. Let her express hersel with freedom of clothes (within reason of course)
Judy Laquidara says
That’s what I thought. She loves getting dressed up. I always subscribed to the theory to pick your battles and her outfit didn’t seem like a battle worth fighting – especially for a 20 minute visit at the school with hundreds of other kids.
Linda in NE says
I could definitely see my almost 6-yr. old granddaughter wearing that outfit. She loves to dress up too. She has a pair of glittery silver shoes with little heels that she will wear at the slightest excuse. Love dresses, with or without tights.
dezertsuz says
The problem with battling this outfit is that it’s a small nothing. Maybe say change the shoes. The hair looks cute, the dress looks cute, and it doesn’t seem to be see through at all, and the tights do match. A parent has to pick the battles to fight. Starting early. LOL
Everyone knows Addie. Who wouldn’t guess she would come out with something like this on? I’ve never met her, and it seemed perfectly Addie to me. LOL If it’s someplace that matters, go in with her and give her choices. Then Addie’s still deciding, but the parent has limited the choices of what she approves.
Judy Laquidara says
I think Nicole figured I wasn’t approving of the outfit and that’s why she said something but yes, it was so Addie. I’ve seen her wear way worse (in my opinion). I’ve always felt like choosing your battles was the best thing to do. As we were walking out the door was not the time to suggest a change of clothes, especially when Addie felt so dressed up and so beautiful to meet the teacher.
Twyla says
A simple solution is for mom to lay out the outfit for a particular event.