I did it and I would, have, and will do it again!
I have no personal vendetta against the color pink, but seriously, little girls should have clothing options outside pastels and pink and outfits dripping with lace and bows.
If you are a pink loving momma, awesome - seriously, I'm happy for you! - I'm glad the clothing market is catering to your needs. Now before some of you rage at me about the fact that there are non-pink/pastel girls clothing, I know! I have seen them and purchased them with glee and delight. My point is that, especially in the teeny tiny sizes, there are not a lot of non pastel/pink/lace/princess options. Thus my trip to the other side of the aisle.
I confused many a family member with my baby registry when I was pregnant. I had found out and informed the masses that I was having a girl, and then they saw BOY CLOTHES on the list of things I'd like to have.
Aunt: Did you know there are boy clothes on your registry?
Me: Yes.
Aunt: ...but you're having a girl, right?
Me: Yes...?
Aunt: Did you do that by accident?
Me: Nope. I thought the outfit was super adorable, so I registered for it.
Aunt: Oh, okay. I was confused.
First, what does it matter that I registered for boy clothes? There is no law, THANK GOD, that states girls have to wear ONLY girls clothes. Second, thank you for having the decency to ask me to my face. Seriously. I'm sure she asked other people first, but at least I was directly asked. But still...who cares which side of the aisle the clothes comes from?
I have seen this issue/complaint pop up several times on social media, and I'm glad it is being addressed. Clothing companies are listening to their customers and are finally addressing the fact that maybe not everyone wants shirts doused in glitter or lace or pastels. Girls like saturated colors, sports, science, super heroes, construction (etc.), too!
So, if you want to buy that "little boy" outfit for your little girl, GO FOR IT! I applaud that social conventions and gender stereotypes don't restrain you. (I also applaud that parents that wanted to buy the "Doc McStuffins" costume for their son because he wanted to be a doctor for Halloween - go you!!!)
I would like to think that my daughter will be well rounded in not only what she learns and is introduced to, but that her wardrobe will also be well-rounded with dresses, jeans, princess/pirate/ninja/butterfly/dragon dress up clothes, and shirts from both side of the aisle.
I also feel this way about toys, but I'll save that for another day.
Keep on being the best parent(s) for your kiddos! :-)
