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Clothing Issues

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My 2.5 daughter has suddenly become very opinionated about what she wants to wear.  The big problem is that she wants to wear inappropriate combinations (eg: leggings and a regular shirt, not a tunic or dress [she has a long torso, so not only does it look ridiculous, but also leaves her belly showing] or summer clothes in 40 F weather).

This morning my husband brought her downstairs and I followed shorty after with two outfits that I set on the table for her (and I didn't say a word). She took one look at them, teared up, and said, "Don't like it" over and over.  I've tried different fabrics and prints (she loves butterflies). It doesn't seem like any clothes are uncomfortable for her. I don't know how to make her happy about an outfit. She screams and tenses up when we try to help her get dressed.

 Any tips to try to get through this phase?

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  • jf198400jf198400 member
    My DD is getting opinionated too, although not all the time.  I think its best to try to just let her choose.  If she wants to wear a summer outfit and its too cold, make her wear an undershirt and leggings with it.  And even if she looks silly, she's a toddler, its really not a big deal.
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    imagejf198400:
    My DD is getting opinionated too, although not all the time.  I think its best to try to just let her choose.  If she wants to wear a summer outfit and its too cold, make her wear an undershirt and leggings with it.  And even if she looks silly, she's a toddler, its really not a big deal.

    This would be my suggestion as well.  She's a toddler, it's to be expected.  And you're encouraging her independence at the same time, so I really don't see the harm. 

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  • magdusiamagdusia member

    remove anything that you do not want her to wear from the closet.  So it's not even a choice or visible to her.  When it's removed, have her choose anything from the closet.

    My son started doing that around that time too and it was so frusturating! he would scream "i don't want it" or "i don't like it" no matter what i gave him.  So i finally lifted him and had him choose what he wants from the closet.  Of course he chose things with long sleves (in the summer!) so the next day i got rid of all long sleve stuff and just had weather appropriate things. He started picking his own clothes since then.  I recently (4 months later) started picking his clothes again and on occasion i will  have him pick something. 

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    I would take anything not season-appropriate out of the closet. And tell her firmly that her stomach must be covered. Don't let this be negotiable. Otherwise, let her wear whatever the heck she wants. DD puts on the strangest combinations of colors and patterns. She once wore her rain boots for two weeks straight. And as long as she's covered and weather-appropriate, I don't say a word.
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  • Angela814Angela814 member

    imagejf198400:
    My DD is getting opinionated too, although not all the time.  I think its best to try to just let her choose.  If she wants to wear a summer outfit and its too cold, make her wear an undershirt and leggings with it.  And even if she looks silly, she's a toddler, its really not a big deal.

    I agree. Plus I haven't found any difference in the rise of leggings vs sweats or jeans. I'd say if her belly is showing in leggings and a t-shirt, then it's probably showing in jeans and that t-shirt too.

    For things that aren't weather appropriate, they can be worn as long as something is added to make them appropriate. Leggings or tights can go under a skirt or a dress. A long sleeved t-shirt can go under a short sleeved t-shirt or a sweatshirt/sweater can be added.

    All of DD's shorts and tanks have been removed from her closet so I don't have to battle those.

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  • etude de la vieetude de la vie member

    I make 2 outfits and let her choose which one. If she insists on picking it out I let her. 

    She is a toddler and her whole life is typically bring told what to do so I choose my battles wisely....and there is nothing wrong with self expression!

    last week we had one day in 24 month pj (they looked like capris) and I was trying to box them up from DS's clothing. Another day was a cowboy hat, mr potato head glasses, and a princess skirt.

    Tho only people to judge are those without kids IMO!  

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