My nephew’s school is full of Golden Goose, Lululemon, etc. Bizarre culture!

My kid’s DC private is nothing like this; they all seem to lean more toward no logos, thrift shopping, Converse, etc.

Huh. The tweens in my kid's circle are wearing Free People Movement and Fabletics. Lulu is a "mom" brand.

Anonymous wrote:I think we all focus on stuff like the relative extravagance of leggings way too much and we’d probably serve our kids better by putting them on some sort of long term income and budget and letting them manage it.

Because once they’re adults, it doesn’t really matter how much the leggings cost. People can bankrupt themselves at the thrift store. What matters is setting a budget in line with your income and long term goals and then living within it.

Sure, there’s also a lesson about the social impact of branding and blah blah blah but the main thing imo is the money management.

You're correct, but kids decked out in certain brands are signaling that they have more money to manage.

I think we all focus on stuff like the relative extravagance of leggings way too much and we’d probably serve our kids better by putting them on some sort of long term income and budget and letting them manage it.

Because once they’re adults, it doesn’t really matter how much the leggings cost. People can bankrupt themselves at the thrift store. What matters is setting a budget in line with your income and long term goals and then living within it.

Sure, there’s also a lesson about the social impact of branding and blah blah blah but the main thing imo is the money management.

Anonymous wrote:I still can’t get past Lululemon being a thing for teens. With their Crocs and matching make up they must look like they are in uniform.

My daughter refused to follow trends. There are so many styles for variety. Alo, Adidas by Stella McCartney, FP Free People, Alexander Wang plus a ton more.

It’s fun to shop with her because she isn’t thinking about what anyone else is wearing.

I always think the ones that do this have better style. And if taught appropriately or helped to curate their looks, usually are able to be in fashion without having to look like a carbon copy of everyone else.

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Anonymous wrote:Please don't send your dd to private school and then tell her she can't have the things that she needs to fit into said private school OP. It's not a good idea.

If you really can't afford it, you can't afford it. But if you can, give her a chance to fit in. Otherwise, reconsider your selection of private school.

Really disagree with this. Good social skills will be WAY more important than wearing certain brands.

Sure, a kid with extraordinary social skills might be able to navigate the social scene even if they stick out visually. For everyone else, fitting in visually in makes everything easier. First impressions matter.

Anonymous wrote:If the price is the issue, you could go to an actual Lululemon store and take advantage of their company policy that employees are not to interfere with shoplifters.

What is wrong with you? Do you think you are clever?

If the price is the issue, you could go to an actual Lululemon store and take advantage of their company policy that employees are not to interfere with shoplifters.

Anonymous wrote:The kids know which lulu cut is current and which is last season.

Seriously, do they wear any other brand of active wear? Lululemon is not high end. It’s geared to suburban middle class which is fine for teens. But I’ve never seen another brand of athletic wear. Anyone have teens who stand out for their exceptional style?

I still can’t get past Lululemon being a thing for teens. With their Crocs and matching make up they must look like they are in uniform.

My daughter refused to follow trends. There are so many styles for variety. Alo, Adidas by Stella McCartney, FP Free People, Alexander Wang plus a ton more.

It’s fun to shop with her because she isn’t thinking about what anyone else is wearing.

Love shack fancy skirts are cute. Let me go tell my daughter about them. They have some on sell right now.

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Anonymous wrote:Ok, Lulu can have some nice clothes that are lovely and last for a long time. Get them on sale and on Poshmark.
I actually expected much more expensive brands if they go to private. I also would expect the rich not to even talk about clothes or money since it shouldn't be an issue.
Second hand shopping is big in DC among the young. Kids are all over the market where they sell old t-shirts and Levi's.

What are the “much more expensive brands”?

Love Shack Fancy, Golden Goose, Gucci

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Kids at my DD school have more expensive things than I do! I still let my daughter have just a bit to fit in, just not this high-end stuff. She has Havanas and ONE loveshack skirt, some lulu, and a Kate Spade handbag. That's fine for her.

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Anonymous wrote:Please don't send your dd to private school and then tell her she can't have the things that she needs to fit into said private school OP. It's not a good idea.

If you really can't afford it, you can't afford it. But if you can, give her a chance to fit in. Otherwise, reconsider your selection of private school.

So you don’t want poor kids at your school and are happy to use lululemon to weed them out. Interesting strategy.

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I think PP was more concerned about the social and emotional well-being of a child, not "weeding them out with lululemon". Every tween/teen has a need to fit in. You should recognize that.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm so glad my daughter's school has a big nerdy girl group. The nerdy kids just don't care as much about this kind of stuff.

Two girls- both in nerdy groups- everyone has some Lulu- my girls only had shorts until they had enough $$ to buy a sweatshirt. Have never heard of Drunk Elephant.

Get them on sale. Still expensive- but still wearing shorts 4-5 years old.

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is a nerdy girl. She has her own clothing budget and can buy what she wants. She also gets Christmas and birthday gifts. She has enough to fit in, but definitely is not at the height of fashion

this is hysterical....if a news outlet caught on to this discussion oh wow. the mockery. do you even here yourselves?