Tonight’s runway show at Saks Fifth Avenue is titled “The World of John Varvatos” and will showcase the New York-based designer’s three different clothing lines. But Varvatos,…
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It used to be that it was very hard to get any real choice when buying girl plus size clothing, but these days things are a little easier. There are some great retail stores now, which have all of the latest styles so you never need to feel left out of the fashions. Also most of the major retail stores these days stock a much wider range of sizes than they used to. They have started to realize that the plus size market is the place to be and it is in their best interests to sell to as wide a market as possible.
There are some really good fashions out at the moment for girl plus size clothing by some great specialist designers. Specialist full size designers usually have a better idea of what is required to get the best for the larger frame. But that said, a lot of the major fashion houses also have some very good lines at the moment. There are some great dresses and trouser suits around and they seem to be getting better than ever at cutting them to suit the full size market.
Tops however are really where it is at for the girl plus size clothing market. If you get the top right then you are there. Whatever else you wear, if you get the top right then the rest is not so important. There are some really good prints available at the moment and the major stores all seem to be far more adventurous with their choice of fabrics. Cotton is very popular and the prints are now getting more attention than the recent trend for plain fabrics. But be sure not to get anything too busty and stick to simple designs.
The market for girl large size clothing seems to be getting more fashion conscious every day and you should have no trouble in finding the right clothes for your taste. Don’t be put off if you don’t find them at first, there is a huge market for plus size clothing and although you may sometimes have to search to find the things that you really want, it is worth the effort and you can always send off from a catalog if you are not near any towns that keep good stocks of large size fashions. So don’t settle for second best, wait until you find what you really want.
Good Luck
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Children are wonderful, unique beings. They are naturally imaginative, creative, inquisitive, and always looking to have fun. As a parent, I want to nurture these characteristics in every possible way. I sign my children up for experiences in art, music, sports, and play-dates. We attend special events and programs that will encourage them to think, develop, and grow into independent, free-thinking individuals who are problem solvers and decision makers. I know it is my responsibility to guide and encourage my children in the development of their own individual identity.
By selectively exposing children to activities, museums, friends, and other age appropriate books and television shows, children are able to develop into unique, compassionate thinkers with the guidance of supportive adults. With continued adherence to this philosophy, my young children are learning how every choice and decision affects their identity and who they are becoming. While this requires time and some planning, it is easy enough…most of the time.
One roadblock that provides me with endless frustration is shopping excursions with my children. When I visit the local shopping mall I am overwhelmed with cookie-cutter clothing, most of which is entirely inappropriate for young children. (But that’s another soapbox!) The clothing I see is identical from one store to another with little variety or creativity. Where is the clothing that will support my child’s need for expressing herself in a creative, unique way? Where is the children’s clothing which offers children individuality as opposed to the mass-marketed, trendy fashions?
As an adult, I have a plethora of clothing choices. I can usually find the styles that appeal to my artistic side. I can find one-of-a-kind pieces, wearable art that is hand painted, hand knit, or creatively designed which helps me to represent my personality through my image. I love finding clothing that reflects who I am whether it’s through the color, the style, or even how I choose to combine the various pieces to make an outfit. I expect clothing to let me reflect who I am…why can’t I expect that for my children’s clothing as well?
So why is so hard to find children’s clothing that can reflect a child’s personality? Baby and children’s apparel is a huge, growing market with annual sales in the billions. It is all too easy to find clothing manufacturers that like to sell “trendy” and “fashionable” children’s clothing, but where are the manufacturers that value “unique clothing” for children?
When I have to buy clothes for my children, I despise going to any retail store or shopping mall. The clothes I find are either adult styles that are often too provocative, poor quality, or I have seen them on every child walking through the mall. Children deserve more than that. Like adults, they deserve choice. Children should be able to choose clothing as unique as their own personality, interests, dreams, and desires. If we start offering variety to parents of infants we encourage individuality from the start. With variety and choice, we are teaching children that being unique is not only good, it is right. As adults we value each child as being special, and children’s clothing can strengthen their sense of self and their self esteem.
So to find clothing that my children love and I approve of, we search high and low. My children love colorful clothing with whimsical characters, bold patterns, and unique textures. I love seeing my children in clothing that is different than the mass-marketed “trendy” styles. I cheer when my children pick unique fashions that help them discover more of who they are and who they want to be. Clothing may not make the man (or woman or boy or girl), but it can help develop the identity and individuality of the child and strengthen their sense of self, preparing them for their future.
Marianne Mullen is Co-Owner of Polkadot Patch Boutique, a specialty boutique featuring unique children’s clothes.
