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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No claims to chic perfectionism here.  However, these are my fashion guidelines for my kids:

1. Rock-n-roll haircut that is kind to messy hair -- a bit of follicular muss adds to the "hipness" of the look.  Godsend for making a messy kid look more intentional. Also helps that we live in the PNW where this kind of look is considered cool and normal rather than counter-cultural.

2. Several really good and durable basics that you can layer layer layer.  I don't mind spending a little more $$ on pants that otherwise would get scuffed and ripped.  Again, we tend to go for "cool" rather than precious.  For this, www.peekkids.com or www.zarakids.com .  To layer with less expensive options, we go for H&M and sometimes Gap.  Sequins are the t-shirt embellishment of choice for my preschool and almost third grade girls--layer, layer, layer: leggings + skirt; long sleeve shirt  under short sleeved T; dress + blazer. That sort of thing.

3. Let your kid mix and match wacky patterns that make your eyes bleed.  They're young: they make it work. Funny how "wearing all my favorite things at once" can make a great statement when you're ages 4-10.  :)  Hell, it works for women in their 60s too: Think Betsey Johnson! 
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I've read all the responses so far, and this is the first person who actually sounds like she dresses her kids well (or helps them to dress well).  And, of course, PP doesn't actually live in DC.  The rest of these responses are explanations for how to dress your kid like an uptight, nerdy prep.  No thank you.  PP -- your kids sound cool.  They would definitely stand out in DC (in a good way, IMO).[/quote]

Good God -just no.

"Wacky patterns" is just code for messy and crappy looking. 
Nothing worse then seeing a well dressed mom out with her "wacky" dressed kid. It's like saying you just couldn't be bothered to spend 5 minutes on your kid.[/quote]

This would be me. I think like you for a second, then realize that my child is perfectly and completely happy in that outfit and I change my mind. It's actually freeing. We both get independence. [/quote]

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