how old is too old for leggings?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the kid likes them, they can wear them however long they want. Period.

I agree, stop when they get their period. Don't want spotting on close fitting thin fabric.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the kid likes them, they can wear them however long they want. Period.

I agree, but the insecure mothers won’t have it.

Uncool pants? The horror!

LOL that’s not how childhood development works. I could have a drawer full of “uncool” pants for DD (and I have, before I learned I can’t buy ahead anymore), and she’ll rewear the same acceptable ones and flat out refuse all of the others. They can wear whatever they want, but you can’t make them wear whatever YOU want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the kid likes them, they can wear them however long they want. Period.

I agree, but the insecure mothers won’t have it.

Uncool pants? The horror!

LOL that’s not how childhood development works. I could have a drawer full of “uncool” pants for DD (and I have, before I learned I can’t buy ahead anymore), and she’ll rewear the same acceptable ones and flat out refuse all of the others. They can wear whatever they want, but you can’t make them wear whatever YOU want.

Whoosh.

[Anonymous]

The only patterned ones my 5th grader will wear are actually sports tights like for running. Anything else is solid.

[Anonymous]

Tons of the boys at my kids school wear leggings with shorts over top. Typically just the plain black ones.

Oddly enough, girls don't wear them as much? But that might just be our area..?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the kid likes them, they can wear them however long they want. Period.

I agree, stop when they get their period. Don't want spotting on close fitting thin fabric.

Good one 🤡

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Character leggings - K
Cute animals and mermaids - 1st grade
Rainbows ‐ 2nd grade
Stripes and polka dots - 3rd grade
Animal prints and tie dye - up to 5th grade and beyond

This is delightfully specific but also correct 👍

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Character leggings - K
Cute animals and mermaids - 1st grade
Rainbows ‐ 2nd grade
Stripes and polka dots - 3rd grade
Animal prints and tie dye - up to 5th grade and beyond

This is delightfully specific but also correct 👍

There's a PP above who also mentioned glitter and small flowers. The thing is, I think those vary by print and kid.

[Anonymous]

My high schooler still likes them and wears them - she likes theatrical bright clothes though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Girls still wear patterned ones at my kid's middle school. DD is in 8th grade (13) and has some with small flowers, or subtle glitter.

Really? My 7th grade 13 yo is on to Lululemons

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the kid likes them, they can wear them however long they want. Period.

I agree, but the insecure mothers won’t have it.

Uncool pants? The horror!

LOL that’s not how childhood development works. I could have a drawer full of “uncool” pants for DD (and I have, before I learned I can’t buy ahead anymore), and she’ll rewear the same acceptable ones and flat out refuse all of the others. They can wear whatever they want, but you can’t make them wear whatever YOU want.

I’m guessing that’s what this thread is. OP is trying to buy on clearance. In so doing, she needs to predict what her child will want to wear next year, which will not be the same as it right now. At least for me, that’s the scenario in which I ask these types of questions.

[Anonymous]

I think it depends on your kid. They were all my kid wanted to wear through 3rd grade but now at the end of 4th grade she’ll only wear solids. Her older sister wore them through 5th. They wear uniforms to school so I’m not sure what kids are generally wearing there but kids at her activities and parties are still wearing printed leggings.

[Anonymous]

65?

[Anonymous]

3rd grader still wears the sparkly Cat and Jacks but not patterned. But for the most part we stick with solid black or athletic pants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the kid likes them, they can wear them however long they want. Period.

I agree, but the insecure mothers won’t have it.

Uncool pants? The horror!

LOL that’s not how childhood development works. I could have a drawer full of “uncool” pants for DD (and I have, before I learned I can’t buy ahead anymore), and she’ll rewear the same acceptable ones and flat out refuse all of the others. They can wear whatever they want, but you can’t make them wear whatever YOU want.

I’m guessing that’s what this thread is. OP is trying to buy on clearance. In so doing, she needs to predict what her child will want to wear next year, which will not be the same as it right now. At least for me, that’s the scenario in which I ask these types of questions.

That's how I read it too...the OP doesn't want to buy a bunch of clothes only to have her DD announce next week that she doesn't like them. I mean, we all seem to agree that kids should be allowed to wear what they like (within some parameters, of course), so if OP's DD announces that the patterned leggings are too babyish, then OP should honor that and not make her wear them, right?