Matchy Matchy.

Can we talk about matching outfits for a minute?

If you have twins and want to dress them alike I get that.  I think my personal preference would be complimentary colors in the same sort of outfit but what do I know?  If you have children of different ages and want to dress them similar by all means they are your kids have at it, but can we talk about 2 guidelines if you are going to dress like your child?

1.  Clothing must be age appropriate for both participating parties.  It is highly inappropriate to make your child look like a hoochie mama or for the adult to look like a Shirley Temple wannabe.

2. Complimentary outfits are way less shocking.  Do not wear the exact same EVERYTHING as your child or you are going to get stares.  Headband, earrings, sunglasses, blouse, belt, pants, socks and shoes....TOO MUCH already.

I don't have a problem with matching pjs by all means buy the entire family those matching footie pajamas and have fun with it! What you do in your own home is not annoying to the rest of us because we can't see it.  It's when you mess with our minds that there becomes a problem.

Ok. Sorry about my rant.  Yesterday when leaving dance I saw a 40 something woman with her 5 year old.  The child was wearing one of those outfits that is so popular right now with the pants that bell out at the bottom and the long sleeve tops that do the same at the wrist.  It was in a patchwork pattern in a country blue / mauve fabric.  Already it wasn't something that I found to be unattractive.  Then add to it that mother and daughter were dressed exactly the same?!  WHY?!

I do realize that everyone has a right to wear what they want to wear and dress the way they want to and yes that includes their children, but I also have a right to write about how stupid I think it is...so there!  :)

Have a great day people!