https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780500 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:15:20 +0000 Mochi 780500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Bonpoint site that Gaylene posted--am I weird to say that I found most of those assembled outfits completely inspirational for what I'd like to achieve? As a fully-grown woman? There's so much energy, casual chic, polish, functionality and mix-and-match potential to these looks. I feel like I would learn a lot from studying them.</p> <p>Eta: besides the design, combinations and sense of quality, I really like the colors and how they're lively but in a subtle way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780486 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:31:05 +0000 Classically Casual 780486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe it's as simple as the children of celebrities receive a lot of attention from the parents regarding their clothing when they appear in public. It can't be easy for children to be photographed &amp; scrutinized by strangers.</p> <p>I want to shop at the boutique Gaylene posted...hope they have a very wide range of sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780466 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:30:11 +0000 anne 780466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could see my 9 year old dressed like this. She wears skinnies, and doesn't own a trench, but she has very cleancut, neat looks and incidentally wears quite a bit of black and grey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780404 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:37:29 +0000 Astrid 780404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gaylene - I think the difference between these two sites is fascinating, but I think it also has a lot to do with price point in this case. When you shop in the children's sections for similar priced items to the ones on the US site you get a style that's not so different, IMO. At least here in Germany. </p> <p>I definitely prefer the more classic wardrobe items to all the cheap glitter and prints and I would want to dress my children tastefully, but the way this girl looks makes me uncomfortable. I think it's mostly the ballet flats (I agree with Julie, not good for growing feet) and the belted trench that looks like it's extremely fussy and done that way by mum who will adjust it for the right 'look' every time her daughter fidgets. The rolled hems don't bother me that much. I think you can dress your children with style and still let them be kids, it's possible.</p> <p>But maybe I'm biased because I was one of the children that were never dressed up by their mum. She took care that I was dressed appropriately for occasion, weather and modesty and the rest I could decide myself. And I was a little tomboy, most of my friends were boys. </p> <p>I guess I just have a problem with the idea of a child in an 'outfit' that is 'styled' in some way. That doesn't mean that you can't buy tasteful or stylish clothes for your children - they just have to be practical, age appropriate and enable your children to be just that, children. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780375 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:50:35 +0000 Gaylene 780375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's fascinating to compare the difference in children's styles between countries. The look at this French children's site is very different than the Gymboree site above:</p> <p><a href="http://www.bonpoint-boutique.com/fr/fille/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bonpoint-boutique.com/fr/fille/</a></p> <p>It's rare to see a North American child dressed in black and grey tones, but not that uncommon in France. And even very young girls wear scarves with their outfits. The sizes for these looks start at 3 years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780342 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:24:46 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 780342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sinead, I regularly shop the sales racks at Gymboree, Hannah Andersen, TEA, sometimes GapKids, and there are virtually no pastels (maybe at Easter?), no cheap satiny fabrics and very little bedazzling. Today's girls have a WIDE selection of colors at their disposal in the US. Hope that helps your search!</p> <p>For example:</p> <p><a href="http://www.gymboree.com/shop/dept_category.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306272649&#038;ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395917465&#038;bmUID=1353554210462" rel="nofollow">http://www.gymboree.com/shop/d.....3554210462</a><br /> * an almost all blue collection - no pink in sight</p> <p>And so on. Gymbo certainly has SOME pink items, but it's very easy to avoid if you or your little girl are anti-pink, and that's just one store. HA and TEA are also great for non-pink lovers. :)</p> <p>Sorry to go off-topic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780341 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:15:53 +0000 cciele 780341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think she looks age-appropriate, and would have no problems dressing my girls (9 and 7) like that. And often, they do dress like that -- striped shirt, jeans, ballet flats. They don't own trenches though I definitely like this way better than the trashy fashion that you find in malls these days for children. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done/page/2#post-780332 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:49:54 +0000 sinead 780332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think she looks adorable and, since she's basically wearing jeans, a tee, flats and a coat, perfectly appropriate for a girl. She definitely looks ten times better than most girls here in the states and I blame some of that on the dreadful choices we have for girls that age here. I remember feeling such frustration when I wanted something non-cheesy for my daughter- sometimes it seemed like everyday was Easter in the girls section: pastels, cheap satiny fabrics, bedazzled everything. Who knows, maybe that's what accounts for the struggle we have here with style compared with French women's easy chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780318 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:01:51 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 780318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh. I don't dress my child like a mini-me, but she also doesn't dress like a sparkly Disney princess or a hooker. There are plenty of fun, modest alternatives. :)</p> <p>I think the little girl looks fine, but the trench is a little fussy (belt) and drab (color). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780314 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:43:46 +0000 Jaime 780314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My 7 year old daughters have worn ballet flats for special occasions, and I would be perfectly happy to put them in an outfit like this one. One would love it, the other would balk as she prefers sparkles and wild pattern mixing. I let them wear what they want as long as it is appropriate for the situation and weather. We will see how that turns out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780273 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:14:26 +0000 Gaylene 780273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems that there are some generational, class, and cultural preferences reflected here. As some of the others have pointed out, European children dress differently, especially those from relatively affluent families. Just like their Mamas, they have smaller, more curated wardrobes that emphasize quality items that can be passed down to siblings and cousins. Clothes are largely chosen by the parents with minimal input from the child, especially "good" clothes. Costumes, or "creative" dressing, would be discouraged unless it was for a special event. The thinking is that a child who dresses properly will behave properly. </p> <p>This view is, of course, an older one, and younger parents don't always follow these "rules" today. But Alt's daughter would probably be considered to be perfectly normal child who was dressed appropriately for visiting friends or relatives. The rolled jeans would likely be a bit of fashion trendiness added by her mama, but still within the bounds of good taste.</p> <p>It's interesting to read the opinions that have been expressed about this picture, especially that this is a "adult" look. To my eye, dressing a child in a "real" coat is far easier to swallow than the overly costumed princess, or skimpy "hooker", looks that I see on too many 6 year-olds these days. And I'm old fashioned enough to think that parents ought to have the final say in what their children wear in public, especially for the 10 and under crowd. Whimsy, personal expression, and creativity aren't stifled by helping a child understand that dressing is something you do for others as well as for yourself. </p> <p>Do I need to start ducking for being so out of touch with modern child rearing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780120 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:57:37 +0000 Thistle 780120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I don't support dressing little girls as miniature version of adults, she does look pretty and fashioanble. She could play in that outfit. A part of me is jealous that she is learning such style at a young age.</p> <p>And, as Parsely said, at least the outfit doesn't sexualize a child. I have seen WAY too much of that. WAY WAY WAY too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780092 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:25:10 +0000 amiable 780092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a little girl who would so wear this - just like that too. Totally without my prompting (And without my being stylish for her to copy). So I don't think it's terribly far-fetched that she would choose to wear it. (And to be honest, I don't really think that Mom telling the daughter what to wear, at least from time to time, is all that bad either). </p> <p>I think you're right L'Abeille - the French get a big head-start in fashion by learning from the women they're around. There was a great article circulating about that a few years ago, I'll have to try to find the link.</p> <p>And I think the photo is really cute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780071 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:10:30 +0000 Parsley 780071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend a lot of time in France, and little girls there dress a lot differently than they do in the US. You don't see nearly as much pink, and it's common to see little girls in a miniature version of an adult coat, complete with coordinating scarf. So in this little girl's environment, her look doesn't stand out as different as much as it would here.</p> <p>I agree about the shoes not being the best to run and play in, but I can also understand that practicality doesn't always win with little girls. My granddaughter who is about the same age had a perfectly hideous pair of purple velvet ballet flats that she insisted on wearing until they were in shreds, much to my dismay!</p> <p>I would much rather see this kind of look than some of the outfits here that sexualize little girls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780061 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:57:47 +0000 Jules 780061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like either mini me or super embellished, character-branded, kiddies stuff.<br /> I noticed something interesting a couple of years ago, when my DD transitioned from their "toddler" to "girls" lines at Joe Fresh - age/size 5 in this brand. Suddenly I didn't like the clothes as much... but she did. I realized the toddler stuff was aimed at me. Embellishment was subtle and trendy - even hipster/crafty, like birds and owls back when those were in. The girls' stuff, on the other hand, was aimed at the older girl who would more likely have a say in what they are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780052 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:50:22 +0000 Lisa 780052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think she looks great. Better than I do going out the door sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780027 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:22:27 +0000 rachylou 780027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharp. Funny. I have to admit I, too, think it weird to see a child in a trench coat. I wouldn't have liked that.</p> <p>Then again, I like puffy. I have liked puffers since I was that little girl's age. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780015 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:17:25 +0000 L'Abeille 780015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just for the record, I DON'T think Mini-Me- is a great idea. In fact this photo gave me some serious Suri Cruise vibes.</p> <p>I have been working at getting that Parisienne look down, and getting it to look natural. When I saw this I thought no wonder, they get a 50 year head start on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-780003 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:05:59 +0000 Suz 780003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, L'Abeille, my daughter was never into dresses and has hated pink since the age of 3. She'd have happily worn the jeans and striped top. But anything that smacked of "girly" (like the shoes) or "uptight" (like a belted jacket) or "fashion" (like carefully rolled jeans) would be so far away from what she'd like to wear. </p> <p>I share the concerns of those who don't like to see little girls dressed as adults. But to me this is a lot better than some since at least it is modest. However, I'm sure that coat cost a heck of a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779919 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:31:59 +0000 RoseandJoan 779919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I strongly disapprove of those shoes, they are not supportive at all for growing feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779894 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:02:39 +0000 Janet 779894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, Ornella, I don't think you're oversensitive -- or maybe I am too, even though I don't have young children. There's something a little disturbing to me about a child presented as an adult, whether it's a Toddlers and Tiaras thing or a seemingly more innocent thing like Alt's daughter. I also find matching mother-daughter outfits a little creepy (I hope that doesn't offend anyone). </p> <p>Even though I was definitely not brought up in an "anything-goes" home (my mother's refusal to let me wear shorts to school in 6th grade and her forcing of red rubber rain boots on my sister may have scarred us both for life!), I like the idea of kids having some bit of self-expression in their clothing. I like kids to look like kids -- they already grow up fast enough. I'm not so fond of Mini-Me styling, but that's just me. </p> <p>On the other hand, maybe the little girl wanted to look just like her mom. I don't know, I guess we all have our own ways of dressing our kids, and she does certainly look presentable, so who am I to criticize. Although I can't help but think that outfit probably cost more than many of my outfits, and she'll outgrow it in 6 months! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779874 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:51:16 +0000 Ornella 779874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is interesting. I saw the same photo the other day and felt it was a bit eerie, not sure why. I saw the outfit before I actually noticed the child! Perhaps, like caro, I don't think the girl would have chosen it or worn it exactly like that herself.</p> <p>On one hand, kids learn by taking in influences from the environment, and this little one surely has one role model to look at.</p> <p>But she also has a whole life ahead of her to express herself and what she had learnt about style.</p> <p>For me, making children - girls in particular - look too much like tiny versions of grown up women (or dressing them like much older girls or young women), is wrong and needless to say totally unnecessary. Why the rush? I do admit I may be oversensitive to these issues, being a mother of a 5.5 year child (boy), but in today's culture there are far too many forms of cutting the childhood too short and some things just make me breathe fire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779867 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:02:38 +0000 Atlantia 779867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would really love to read a book about how children go about dressing and expressing their fashion sense in a variety of countries. I was always wearing hand me downs at that age, usually topped with some kind of art project hat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779865 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:50:32 +0000 rute 779865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! My daughter has a similar trench! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779825 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:49:24 +0000 Ariadne 779825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think she looks precious. My daughter would never go for it (she's in that stage where every outfit is very clearly an "I dressed myself and I am a stubborn and creative preschooler!" moment, LOL). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779822 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:43:04 +0000 Ginkgo 779822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was in France a couple of months ago and enjoyed seeing little girls of 5 or 6 wearing their boots and scarves. Think I've reached the saturation point here of constantly seeing children dressed in pink clothing festooned with cartoon characters and cute sayings. With the trench coat and cuffed jeans, Francoise Alt might look a too much like a miniature adult but I think a little more elegance in children's clothing would be a good thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779818 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:24:53 +0000 goldenpig 779818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it were red and DD and I could wear matching trenches, wouldn't that be cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779795 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:01:41 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 779795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it for an adult, but for a child...where's the whimsy? Where's the fun? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779787 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:32:02 +0000 Parsley 779787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She's too adorable for words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ladies-this-is-how-its-done#post-779783 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:23:30 +0000 Anonymous 779783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love this! I see way too many little girls who dress as princesses or "a hot girl". This is a breath of fresh air. </p>