Too old for Jon-Jon's?

Mominator

DS will be 3y/o this Easter. I admit, I'm a little old fashioned and love little smocked dresses for girls and Jon-Jon's for boys. I've started looking around but am I wondering, do you think at 3 y/o that DS will be too old for Jon-Jon's? All the pictures/models are much younger boys.

And yes, I know that not everyone is a fan of Jon-Jon's, but I love them. I may even make the kids Easter outfits this year. I can sew, but this will be my first attempt at smocking.

Zenya

oh man 3 is WAY too old IMO.  I'd say 12 mos, tops.  My son is 4 but I think kids would have been laughing at him in JJ's last year.  Or maybe just the parents

KrisBriMcBunny

IMO yes!  At the very latest they can wear them is 12 months.

*Lu-Lu*

I think an eton suit would be more appropriate.  I am definitely a jon jon fan, but I think three is really too old.  My son will be two in march, and I think he's nearing the time where I won't be able to put him in jon jons without him looking ridiculous.  I think the cutoff depends on the child (ie how tall/big he is.)  I would definitely say three is too old, though.  Hope that helps.   I wish I could sew!   Let us see the finished product if you do decide to make their outfits.   

eclaires

I think once kids are PT'd it's too old, just because it'd be difficult for them to get the jon jons on and off.

I like the suggestion of an eton suit, though.

Mominator

eclaires:

I think once kids are PT'd it's too old, just because it'd be difficult for them to get the jon jons on and off.

I like the suggestion of an eton suit, though.

He's not PT'd and his 2T pants are still too big on him! LOL He's tiny.

I do like the suggestion of the Eton suit though. And even though I am a fairly good sewer, seamstress I am not, so I may just end up buying one.

Purrrfect433

could someone please PIP an "elton suit"? I tried googling it and got a suit worn by Elton John and some Elton John wigs and glasses. Also, past 18 months, I think jon-jon's look goofy.

shopgirl78

I think 3 is too old although DS1 did wear one for pics (for Grammie) at age three. However, I'd increase the nest declared age to 2 years.    

DandelionMom

OMG, the Jon-Jon's and eton suits are KILLING me!  I need a nephew to buy these things for fast!

I think for a 3y/o I'd go with the eton suit.  So adorable!

Purrrfect433

LOL! DUH. I think I win for the most brain-dead comment today;) I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working when I googled it. Elton suits? Not so cute. Eton suits are considerably cuter.

SmockinMama

I dont think he is too old for a jon jon. My oldest son wore them up until the summer before his 4th birthday and after that it was eton suits. I did avoid anything with really babyish smocking, but he still wears smocked turtlenecks and my little baby boy (18 mos) still wears bubbles to church. Then again, I am southern and it is not uncommon to see boys wearing longalls until they are 5 or 6 (I think that is a little old). They are only little once and it is so refreshing and sweet to see a little boy dressed like a little boy!

Andrewsgal

DH gave me a big hell no after 1. I agree I can not stand to see boys over the age of 1 in smocked anything.