| v>Buying formal clothes for children may sound | | | | Older kids will want âgrown-upâ |
| easy enough, but there are several things that | | | | fastenings on their smart new clothes, but will |
| need to be kept in mind. Any parent will tell you | | | | they be better off with buttons or press studs |
| how easy it is to make the wrong choice and this | | | | on their shirt? |
| can prove to be an expensive mistake! Even if | | | | Fabric. |
| you are able to take the clothing back to the | | | | Shirts and trousers are available in several |
| store, (or send it back if you bought it online) it is | | | | different materials and you will need to decide |
| just an unnecessary hassle. Here are a few tips | | | | which will be the most comfortable for your child. |
| to help you make the right choice when you are | | | | Cotton is always a good idea as it will help to |
| looking for formal children's clothes. | | | | keep the wearer cool during the summer months; |
| Know the right size. | | | | it is also quite a strong fabric. |
| You need to make absolutely sure that you buy | | | | Many modern shirts for boys will have been |
| the correct size. Now, this may sound like | | | | coated with a special flame retardant solution |
| common sense, but garments can vary quite a | | | | which is a very good idea. It will tell you on the |
| lot from one manufacturer to another. | | | | label if a garment has been treated with this. |
| Donât take it for granted that your | | | | Where to buy. |
| eleven year old child needs a boys shirt in an | | | | You will find there is no shortage of |
| 10-12 year old size; he may need a size that is | | | | childrenâs clothes suppliers, but some are |
| smaller or larger than this. If a shirt is too big then | | | | much cheaper than others. It is always worth |
| it can be just as uncomfortable as one that is too | | | | having a look online, if possible, as internet-based |
| small, restricting movement and feeling | | | | companies will often have lower prices than their |
| âbunched upâ. Of course, | | | | high street competitors. You will also find plenty of |
| children too come in all shapes and sizes. | | | | information about any garments before you |
| Getting the right fit for your child can be quite a | | | | commit to buy. |
| fine balance; it doesnât want to be too | | | | What your child is happiest with. |
| tight, but it should have a little room for growth. | | | | Now, we all like our children to look smart, but we |
| Fastenings. | | | | have to dress them in something they are happy |
| Depending on the age of your child, you will need | | | | with! After all, they are the ones who have to |
| to give some thought to different fastenings. | | | | wear the clothes. Ask your child which shirts or |
| Trousers with an elasticised waist are always a | | | | trousers they like the look of and if they choose |
| good idea for younger children, as are shirts with | | | | something overly expensive (which children can be |
| Velcro rather than buttons. Velcro will also give a | | | | very good at!) then try to meet them half way. |
| little bit which allows for a childâs growth. | | | | |