Healthy Bellies: 3 Fashion lessons to teach your kids

Aloha friend,

Have you ever let your kids choose their own outfit only to be baffled by the result? (Where on earth did they get the crazy idea to wear a princess skirt over their overalls with a swim cap to top it off?) 🤪

Teaching your kids to start dressing themselves can be a highly entertaining task… But it can also be a valuable learning opportunity. Your kids look to you to teach them all about being fashionable - and having fun while doing so!

Help them get a headstart on their own creative style with these three lessons:

Embrace the faux pas 🤗

Always remember that fashion is supposed to be fun. As your kids start to dress themselves, they're bound to make a few mistakes. That is nothing to worry about because they learn through trial and error. Eventually, they will discover what to do with specific items. Praise their efforts and make gentle suggestions on what they can do differently next time.

Teach proper clothing care 🧼

Fashion begins long before you step out the door. Teach your children proper clothing hygiene and avoid sloppy fashion habits like grabbing the nearest shirt from "the chair." You can start by having them plan their outfits for the week or making a fun game out of doing the laundry.

Go shopping together 🛍️

Clothing stores can be intimidating for little ones. Take them shopping with you and walk them through your selection process. Then take them to their section and ask questions so that they learn to form their own opinions and process. Doing this will empower them to be more confident in making their own fashion choices later on.

Our featured favorite this week

Mix and match with different pants, overalls, or skirts. These cute ice cream t-shirts can be paired with anything to pull off a truly creative look. 🍦