Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Boys Clothing Can Be Fashionable Too!

Believe it or not, in the early 1900’s it was not uncommon to find baby boys in dresses. In fact, early in the 20th century little boys were pretty much dressed up the same as little girls. Sure there was a sailor outfit here and there, but there was also a lot of silk and lace woven into boy’s clothing. Eventually boys clothing got much less formal and bleak by the middle of the century. Mothers to be have commonly been heard saying, I want a little girl so I can dress her up. Dressing boys is no fun. Who could blame them? For a long time it seemed as though the clothes available for baby boys and little boys were pretty much limited to t shirts, jeans, and baseball caps. Boys clothing used to be made in simple fabrics with very limited color schemes. Finding anything cute or out of the ordinary was a very difficult task. We may not put boys in dresses or pigtails anymore, but the options available to them have come a very long way in the last decade. Designers have noticed that kids are becoming independent thinkers earlier than ever. They are no longer just focusing on fashion for young girls. Boys can and want to be just as fashionable as girls these days. Boys want their own style, and the designers are finally giving them options with original, quirky, and colorful clothes for both boys and girls. The clothing industry and clothing stores have taken notice of the need of fashionable clothing for boys. Mainstream stores like Target and Sears have growing boys sections. Meanwhile boutique designers like Sweet Potatoes and Knuckleheads are also giving boys more options than ever before. No one can say that shopping for boys is no fun. If there’s a mini rock and roller in your family, there should be no issue finding him clothing that fits with his interests and personality. It’s very common to walk into any department store and find rock star and graphic t shirts for young boys. A stroll through the boy’s jean section will lead to up to date jeans that rival the style and selection of the young girl’s choices. There was a time when athletes were the only ones sporting jerseys, and only out on the field. Today, walking around in athletic gear is stylish. Kids don’t even have to play on a team to get away with it. All they need to do is hit any store and they’ll find sports inspired t shirts, hoodies, and even less casual polo shirts. Whether they want something generic or something inspired by their favorite sports team, the local shopping mall will have something to please any sports fan. Another popular trend is sports inspired newborn clothing. Boy’s fashion choices aren’t limited to just clothing either. Now there are lines of shoes and accessories pretty equal to the amount of choices that girls have. To find fashionable shoes look no further than local department stores, chain shoe stores, and even online stores. From casual shoes to boots and skating (skateboarding) shoes, there is no shortage of styles to pick from whether shopping in stores or online. Whether your boy’s style is cargo pants, athletic wear, rocker t shirts, or sweaters, he has just about as many choices as a girl the same age as him has. He may still want to wear his t shirts, jeans, and baseball caps, but he has options available now.

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