Orrrrrr how to trick them into thinking dressing up is cool.
The boys are happiest in their soft clothes (comfies) + I can’t blame them. SAME! But sometimes their “soft” clothes just don’t cut it. Here are a few tricks that has worked for me + the boys when it comes to getting dressed for church or holiday parties!
LET THEM PICK SOMETHING OUT :
Whether it be a small detail like a tie or their socks, let them add something they’re excited about + put a huge emphasis on that part of the outfit. If they’re choosing their socks, FOCUS ON THE SOCKS! Talk about how cool they are, while you are getting them dressed into their clothes they may not be as excited about. It’s a good distraction + will make dressing up fun!
MAKE COMFIES LOOK NICE :
Jack’s in a baggy overall set. They’re nice looking so the baggier fit isn’t such a bad thing! This made it extra comfy for him + they’re still soft corduroy material so it doesn’t restrict him from running around.
Jonah’s in sweats in these pictures. The trick was finding sweats that were fitted enough that they look more like pants instead of a typical sweat. I added in a nice looking shirt (still comfortable) with solid colored high tops + wahhhhla we’ve got a winner.
Rigg we found comfy chino pants that were easy to move around in with his comfiest sneakers (converse) and a soft sweatshirt that isn’t too heavy!
Throwing a nice jacket or shoes with more casual clothes will instantly dress up an outfit!
BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES :
If you’re planning to hang around after dinner or the event you’re going to, let them change into their basketball shorts or sweats right after so they can run around + feel more like themselves! Or for the car ride home. They may be so comfy that they’ll stick with the clothes they wore there!
Some of my favorite stores to shop for boys basics + nicer clothes are
ZARA | COTTON ON | H&M | MARKS + SPENCERS | NORDSTROM
