Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Finding Fashionable Clothing for Your Son

By Katie Wilber

Early in the 20th century little boys were dressed up just as much as little girls were. Believe it or not, in the early 1900's it was not uncommon to find baby boys in dresses. They were wearing silk and lace, along with a sailor outfit here and there. Somewhere in the middle of the century, boys clothing got less formal and just plain bleak.

Mothers-to-be have commonly been heard saying, "I want a little girl so I can dress her up. Dressing boys is no fun." Who could blame them? For a long time it seemed as though the clothes available for baby boys and little boys were pretty much limited to t-shirts, jeans, and baseball caps.

Boys aren't wearing dresses anymore, but there are more options available to them now than there has been in more than 50 years. It used to be that boys clothing was made of simple fabrics and very limited color choices. Finding something with style was very difficult.

Boys can be just as fashionable as girls these days. With kids becoming independent thinkers early than ever, designers are standing up and taking notice. Long gone are the days of focusing on just the young girls. Boys want to have their own style, and the designers are giving them options. Now you can find original, quirky, colorful clothes for both sexes.

The clothing industry and clothing stores have taken notice of the need of fashionable clothing for boys. Mainstream stores like Target and Sears have growing boys sections. Meanwhile boutique designers like Sweet Potatoes and Knuckleheads are also giving boys more options than ever before. No one can say that shopping for boys is no fun.

Parents should have no problems finding fashionable clothing for the little rock-and-roller in their home. They can find rock star and graphic t-shirts in their favorite department stores. Up-to-date jeans comparable in style and selection of young girls' jeans are also popping up all over stores.

Boys don't have to be part of a sports team to wear jerseys and other athletic wear anymore. Walk into any store and you will find sport inspired hoodies, t-shirts, and even casual polo shirts. Whether your boy just likes the feel and style, or is a diehard fan of a team, the options are nearly endless. Expectant parents can even find sports inspired newborn clothing.

Fashion for boys isn't limited to just clothing. They now have a huge line of shoes and accessories that can rival the girl's choices.

Fashionable boy's shoes can be found at department stores, chain shoe stores, and online stores. It doesn't matter if your boy likes casual shoes, boots, or skating (skateboarding) shoes. All the styles are available to him at the local mall and online.

From cargo pants to athletic wear, and from rocker t-shirts to sweaters, young boys have nearly as many style choices as young girls. Boys can still run around in their t-shirts, jeans, and baseball caps if they want, but at least now they have options. - 16651

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