For many of the nation, March means warmer weather and much less clothes. Sweaters and coats are exchanged with short sleeves and shorts or skirts. Arms, legs, and body are exposed to the warmth of the sun – and also the eyes of young men.
Parent’s worries increase at the same rate their teen’s clothing decreases. Telling our teen to not wear a particular outfit, not to dress so revealing, or to cover up will most likely be responded with: “It’s the hottest thing this spring!” or “That’s what today’s teens wear!” – causing us to be feel old and out of the loop.
Fortunately you will find a number of things parents can do with regards to the way in which your teen dresses:
Know popular trends – visit web sites such as:
Teenfashionista – your blog monitored by Casey featuring fashion trends, styles, and shopping advice for teens.
Fashionclub – a great site for the teen who wants more than just the most recent trends. It has a fashion club along with a career studio which is associated with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
These two web sites have fashions for females as well as boys.
Review your teen’s magazines and discuss models and clothing. Help your child to decide which kinds of clothing would fit best using their individual physique.
Visit web sites that give suggestions about which clothing fits what physique together with your teen. Two internet sites I discovered very useful are:
Fashion Tips Buy Clothes to suit Your Shape – for females
Ask Andy About Clothes – for boys
Go shopping with your teen. Spend a day in the mall trying on a myriad of different outfits, even those you don’t intend to buy, wear, or would not be “caught dead” in. Comment on how the outfits look, and that which you do or do not like about them.
Besides having a day with many different laughs, you will also get the chance to find out about your teen’s style of clothes. You will learn which tops and bottoms your daughter finds too revealing, and provide you with the chance to listen and to learn about your teen’s opinions. You also may have the opportunity to reinforce moral standards while creating fond memories which will serve you for a lifetime.
Fathers – explain to your daughter that the way she dresses does affect how boys perceive her. There is no need to paint an ugly picture, but girls need the male perspective to know the feelings they evoke in boys when dressing provocatively.
Make it an interactive conversation, giving her ample time and opportunity to inquire. This is a great opportunity for a dad to safeguard his daughter and show her just how much he cares about her. She will also be more conscious of the alternative gender and be careful not to provoke them or tease them in a other way.
