Back to School Advice

It’s that time of year again.  The time of year where one bad choice in fashion can ruin a teen’s entire year. Back to school shopping is a huge time of the year for retailers and children.  For the kids and teens it means a fresh start. A great outfit can make everyone forget about that horrible mistake in fashion you made last year. 

Parents, listen to your children and children, listen to your parents.  For example, your teen wants a pair of pink skinny jeans and you want them to were some khakis;  so you get a pair of slim or skinny twill pants in burgundy.  I remember when I was in high school everyone was wearing Polo and Tommy Hilfiger.  I wanted a pair of Hilfiger carpenter jeans with Tommy Hilfiger stitched down the side, I was also going through a hip hop fashion phase. They were hideous (also expensive) and my mom pay for the jeans. I was dead set on getting them, but I finally gave in and bought some denim elsewhere. I was super mad at my mom.

I look back now and thank my mom for not letting me waste a lot of money on these horrible jeans.  I still make decisions when I buy most things on a scale of how much this piece of clothing would embarrass my family. This is the same reason I don’t wear offensive t-shirts or jeans that are too tight even if they might be in style.  This brings me to another point. Guys please stop wearing jeans made for girls. They make extremely skinny jeans for guys now.  I don’t have anything against guys wearing super tight jeans, but girls jeans are not made for a guys body. Our bodies are very different. Also, parents stop buying clothes for your teens without your teens being present to either try them on or to give their opinion.

Parents and teens get together, go shopping together and make smart decisions.  Parents sit down and watch your child’s favorite shows and get ideas on fashion choices. Teens listen to your parents and take their opinions with a grain of salt. Also look for the best deals, not just the cheapest rack in the store.  You didn’t want that piece of clothing the first time around, so why would you want it now. We can come together and help everyone dress better this school year.