Fashion Style & Jewelry

As a parent, I am sure, you must love buying dresses and t-shirts for your baby. If there are special occasions, no parent misses a chance to purchase t-shirts that make your babies stand out. You could be somebody who loves buying new clothes for a niece or a nephew and going through the same exciting shopping thrills. However, unless you want the clothes to end up on eBay without the baby having ever worn them, you must ask yourself these questions before choosing the best t-shirts for the baby.

1. What is the t-shirt made of?

This is the most important question to ask. The material of a t-shirt should not be uncomfortable for the baby. So, nothing that is scratchy or crinkly. In fact, the best you can get for your baby is cotton t-shirts since it is a natural fiber allowing the baby’s skin to breathe. Additionally, chemical laden clothes add to rashes and irritation and are even known to add to the risk of SIDS due to them being unbreathable and heat retention during night. Ensure cotton t-shirts are your first choice for all occasions.

2. How safe is the dress?

It is quite irresistible to let go of printed t-shirts for babies that sport ribbons and buttons on the neckline or hemline. With the newest designs, there are all sorts of embellishments on baby clothes that can pose a choking hazard. If you really have to pick that cute t-shirt, make sure you take off all removable parts.

3. Is your child comfortable?

The child’s comfort should be of paramount importance. If your baby is crying or is visibly uncomfortable, it is good to keep a cute yet plain cotton dress or t-shirt handy to change into even when you are out. The ruffles and laces look cute no doubt but a crying baby won’t be much fun!

4. Does the t-shirt fit well?

As a rule, do not buy restrictive clothing for babies. Any strings or ribbons that tighten the shirt too much or a very loose one that is cumbersome won’t be appreciated by babies.

5. Is it simple and easy to put on?

Purchase festive printed t-shirts rather than get elaborate 3 layered dresses that won’t last more than an hour! Button down t-shirts that come in lovely soft hues with one liners perfect for your little one are anyday better than jumpsuits that need to be pulled down the head of a squirming baby.

6. What about the size?

It would make practical sense to purchase t-shirts that are one size bigger so they last a little longer and are not restrictive either. In fact, babies look cool in a slightly larger t-shirt.

7. Is the t-shirt perfect for the weather?

With all that beckons us from the online shopping world, it is easy to buy t-shirts that do not suit the weather. If you have to buy that funny t-shirt in full sleeves during the summer sale, at least get a larger size that will fit in winters.

8. Are there any additional features?

With everything else your day is choked with, look for additional features on the t-shirt that makes your life easier. Check for bright colors that stay fast, material that doesn’t shrink and a machine wash option.

9. Is it appealing?

It cannot be all practicality now, can it be? How about the best t-shirts out there with a trendy look? Get a blend of colors, funny t-shirts with one liners like “they’re raising me gay” or “little troublemaker” and even slight doses of glitter and shimmer.

There is so much more to buying baby t-shirts than just picking a trendy one. In fact, with today’s kids, I won’t be surprised if a tiny tot can point out to just the t-shirt she wants to wear to that party!

When shopping online for girls dresses there are many things you need to take into account. Two things you must consider while shopping for a young girl are:

• The occasion
• Age-Appropriateness

There is nothing more frustrating than purchasing a beautiful dress for your daughter only to have her wear it only begrudgingly, if at all. Don’t fight her preferences, as this will only lead to resentment and the dress you choose sitting in the back of the wardrobe never to be worn. If possible, have your daughter help you select her clothes, and guide her to what you consider appropriate.

The occasion you are purchasing the dress for will determine exactly what style you are looking for. For any occasion, comfort is the most important factor when purchasing a dress for a young girl. A nice fitted dress is lovely for a special occasion, but for casual wear keep it loose and stretchy. Keep in mind too, light coloured clothes tend to age more rapidly as stains are more apparent so they won’t last as long.

Girls fashion is currently being hyped up in the media to record levels and the amount of inappropriate and provocative clothing being marketed at the under 12′s is appalling. You should discuss this with your daughter and let her know that there are ways to be fashionable and modest at the same time.

Some of the problems you will find in selecting age-appropriate dresses are skirt-length, neckline and revealing tight fits. Skirt-lengths are creeping upwards in younger and younger children’s clothing. Try to find a comfortable length, no girl has much fun if she is preoccupied with keeping her skirt from riding up or flashing people.

When choosing a neckline, the problem areas are if the neckline is too low or if it overemphasises the bust. Good necklines to go for are round or square. Check the neckline before purchasing a V-neck as often these are very low. Avoid tops with too much detailing around the bodice, or with a bustier style. A bustier style is far too provocative for young girls and should be reserved for older teens and adults.

Try to take into account your daughters preferences for style and colour as well when you purchase a dress for her. Hopefully, you will be able to discuss these issues with your daughter and agree on what is appropriate dress and lead to her happily wearing your selections.

Celebrity endorsement worth more than gold…

Another new clothing line and another up and coming celebrity’s face is seen pocking out of each garments neckline, grinning their way to a million pound pay check. Why is it that this tactic, which is so expensive for advertisers, keeps shoppers lapping up these clothing lines?

People buy the celebrity not the brand

The truth, that no clothing will admit, is that they don’t really care what you think of their clothes at all. All they really care about is that you pay your fifty to a hundred quid for your new pair of jeans. With a celebrity wearing their clothes they can bank on you paying a lot less attention to the garments themselves. Chances are you will have seen Kate Moss or whoever and thought: ‘Wow she’s cool and pretty’ and imagined that you could look cool and pretty like her if you wear them.

When a company choose a celebrity to wear their clothes they just match up the type of clothes they are selling with the appropriate popular celebrity and let the consumer’s mind do the rest of the work. If you like football and you see a very famous footballer wearing a particular type of football boot, chances are you will buy those boots.

Even if the celebrity is not that attractive and there are countless attractive models around who will happily do the same job for much less money, advertisers know that the fact celebrity will be recognised by everyone will make them more money.

The brand itself becomes irrelevant too when you have the right celebrity. If you started a company selling ‘Brand X’ t-shirts and you got David Beckham to wear one in an advert. You can be assured you would make a load of cash, even if your clothes were rubbish.

The problem for the celebrity comes if the things they are seen to endorse end up harming their reputation. If a celebrity diva was seen to be supporting a clothing brand that used third world child slaves to make their garments, you can be assured that this would reflect very badly on their career. Brands like Farah Clothing and specific garments like the famous Barbour Quilted Jacket spend a lot of time ensuring their garments are 100% ethically made.

So next time you are looking at buying something advertised with a celebrity, try and decide if you would buy these clothes if the celebrities face was not involved. You may just end up changing the way you shop or even rethinking your entire wardrobe as a result. Plus you could save some cash.