This is something I hear every morning from my seven year old. The thing that boggles my mind the most is when I look at the clothes she has thrown aside to realize, they are all clothes that she had picked out. Every night before bed, I have my children get out their clothes for school the next day. I thought this would not only help make the morning more organized but give her a little bit of time to "create" her next outfit. This has backfired terribly. School mornings were still a fight to get her dressed and out the door on time because the outfit she picked the night before "isn't pretty enough", and/or "will get me picked on", "doesn't fit how I want it." I couldn't begin to tell you where she has gotten her fashion sense because I am a jeans and tee shirt kind of mom. Her aunt gets dressed up for church and doctors appointments and her grandma is just like mom, find something presentable yet comfortable, throw the hair up and were good.
Here's a tip to mothers who have children like this, its new for me and working wonders. When you have your children pick out their clothes the night before, put on a low music track and have them have a fashion show with some of the clothes that they want to wear. This becomes fun for both you and them and they will have a chance to pick from several of their own outfits. ((If you want to snazz this up break out the make up kit but remember your child is young and doesn't need too much make up. I like to keep hair sparkles from Halloween for these occasions.))
Feel free to comment here if you have any other advice for those who are struggling to let their "fashionistas" shine and not drive mom nuts.
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