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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Things we don't get: Skinny jeans for young boys

Why?

Why?

I had to pick up a pair of jeans for my 6-year-old son, who grew about three inches overnight (or so it seems), so I went to Target, the land of inexpensive kid clothes.

I was on the hunt for darker-colored jeans, since young boys are super rough on their clothes. When I finally found a pair, something seemed a little off.

Could it be the fact that they looked like tights? Even better. They were skinny jeans for little boys. As in, size four and up. (They're apparently designed by snowboarder Shaun White, which I guess is supposed to make them cool?)

I honestly had to read the sign twice to make sure it said "Boys' Skinny-Fit Jeans." Yep. It did. And you could buy a pair for twenty bucks, which is like grand theft at Target because you can find normal boys' jeans for US$10.

I still find it appalling when I see teenage boys (and grown men) in skinny jeans and the waistline is basically pulled down to their thighs. And I start to feel old and so damn parental when I turn to my husband and ask, "Why is that supposed to look good?"

But I have never, ever witnessed a 6-year-old boy wearing skinny jeans.

Have you? And would you buy your young son skinny-fit jeans?
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  • jade5251's Avatar
    Posted by jade5251 Wed Dec 3, 2008 1:16pm PST

    skinny jeans for a 6 year old definetly no!. Skinny jeans is a trend designed for older teenagers or adults. my son loves them but I didn't allow him to buy skinny jeans until he turned 14. I have my restrictions still with how skinny they are dont want my teenage son walking around with jeans tighter than mine .

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  • Cat Woman's Avatar
    Posted by Cat Woman Wed Dec 3, 2008 1:43pm PST

    OK... I don't have kids and I'm 22.. BUT I HATE!!!!!!!!!! Skinny jeans. What is this about? Not to say I like a mans jeans hanging off his butt... BUTT!! (pun very much intended).. And then to start little boys doing this? This is not cool. Mothers are hurting there little boys groins doing this. And it doesn't help that they wear those big sneakers, it looks gumpy!

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  • Beth's Avatar
    Posted by Beth Wed Dec 3, 2008 2:36pm PST

    Pretty sure your parents were saying the same thing about what was cool when you were a kid. Skinny jeans aren't really meant to be worn low, most boys have them this way because they buy them a few sizes to small to achieve the skinny look. Perhaps with jeans that are supposed to be a skinny fit, this won't be an issue.

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  • Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff's Avatar
    Posted by Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff Wed Dec 3, 2008 2:46pm PST

    Beth, I know for a fact that's what my parents said about a few of my looks:) I'm more interested in the idea of making skinny jeans for the really young set, like kindergarten.

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  • bex's Avatar
    Posted by bex Wed Dec 3, 2008 3:25pm PST

    Skinny jeans for anyone whose DNA contains the Y chromosome is just WRONG. Skinny jeans only look good on females, end of discussion.

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  • tangy's Avatar
    Posted by tangy Wed Dec 3, 2008 5:23pm PST

    I agree

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  • MissMorgan*'s Avatar
    Posted by MissMorgan* Wed Dec 3, 2008 6:01pm PST

    Skinny jeans is the style so get used to it!!! Its the trend of the 21 centuy

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  • Ms.Mia's Avatar
    Posted by Ms.Mia Wed Dec 3, 2008 6:05pm PST

    everyone's DNA contains the Y chromosome last I checked, but its a fashion trend...kids will be kids. you don't have to by the jeans skin tight to get the effect....get them fitting but not too fitting, it'll be ok.

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  • Gaby's Avatar
    Posted by Gaby Wed Dec 3, 2008 7:39pm PST

    Skinny jeans are the BEST! they look so good on any1 who's skinny. they're so versatile you can wear them casual of elegant. they make guys look hot. but they r so NOT 4 6 yr old. they're 4 teenagers.

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  • Becca's Avatar
    Posted by Becca Wed Dec 3, 2008 7:40pm PST

    Ms. Mia: everyone's DNA contains an X chromosome, because the female always donates an X. & I hate skinny jeans on anybody, age or gender. I just dont see why they are popular. I don't think they make anybody look good, but especially boys. I have gone on several rants about the stupid skinny jeans trend over the past few weeks cuz more & more young boys are starting to wear them. & its DISGUSTING!!!

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