As a child, I was known for my selective taste in clothing, which led my grandmother to tell my mom, “I would never let a two-year-old dictate what she will or won’t wear.” However, my perspective shifted dramatically the moment I encountered the formidable fashion opinions of my own daughter. If she’s forced to wear something she dislikes, she can obsess over it for hours. I once witnessed her holding a cardigan closed for an entire afternoon to hide a cute white shirt, claiming it was “too straight.” Here are a few of the many reasons my three-year-old insists on changing her attire throughout the day:
- There’s a bone on it. (a bow)
- A friend borrowed the sweatshirt and now it feels too hot.
- These pants aren’t bouncing high enough.
- This coat tickles her neck when she swallows.
- She forgot that jeans aren’t for her legs.
- Halloween-themed shirts are just too spooky.
- These tights feel like they’re choking her feet.
- Her brother breathed on her.
- She recalls an old tag on this shirt that’s been cut out, but the bad memories linger.
- These shoes don’t allow enough “dancing.”
- This dress feels sad to her.
- She received a stamp in gymnastics on her arm, so she can’t wear anything that might touch it.
- Her brother said she doesn’t look like a superhero.
- The owl on her pajamas was staring at her in bed.
- She simply can’t remember why.
- The purples aren’t purply enough, the sparkles lack sparkle, and the stripes aren’t stripy enough.
- There’s a single drop of water on it.
- She saw a picture of herself in her favorite dress and must wear it because she hasn’t seen it since yesterday.
- The bottom of this outfit is just “crazy.”
- Her socks are too heavy for her shoes.
- There must have been a mix-up; she clearly requested a “princess party dress.”
- There’s a hole (though there isn’t).
- This top always lives in the drawer (it does).
- It won’t go on the right way (it will).
- This elastic waistband is hurting her feelings.
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In summary, the myriad reasons behind my child’s relentless wardrobe changes showcase the whimsical and often unpredictable nature of toddlerism. It’s a delightful yet challenging phase that keeps parents on their toes!