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A Dad’s Guide to Dressing Your Little Fashionista

Posted: May 13, 2015 | Last updated: June 14, 2015
by Laura Handey 5 Comments

A Dads Guide to Dressing Your Little Fashionista

I am turning the tables around a little in this post and calling out to all the Daddies.  Here’s the 411 on dressing your little fashionista.

If you are like me and don’t have daughters of your own, these little cuties are the sweetest, prettiest, and the closest things to a little girl that we will get.

How blessed are we. Big thanks to the big folks that let us love them so much!

A little girl eating ice cream

Hey Dads, congratulations!

Instead of pulling out the baseball gloves and soccer balls you are now trying to learn how to tie the biggest bow possible. All while picking out the perfect dress to go with that bow.

I get it, I know the feeling. I thought I would be braiding hair and tying the massive bows, but clearly that’s not what God had planned for me.

I am now watching imaginary sword fights…but wouldn’t change it for the world.

Some of you fellas might be lucky and have the best of both worlds, either way, you are totally going to get where I’m going with this.

Boy’s life styles tend to be much easier..right? Girls lifestyles tend to be a little more frilly…did I just say frilly? Don’t let that word scare you.

I’m here to give you some simple tips on how to love that little girl’s lifestyle, and a big bonus to all of this is…you can do this ALL on your own.

A little girl and her father.

We know that style allows you to define who you are as a person and this is one thing we have complete control over in our lives. This goes for anyone, at anytime and at any age. So when it comes to understanding your little princess or inner diva this would be where I would start.

First – Compromise and Listen

Be patient and listen to her.

If you don’t agree with a particular style that she is interested in, then tell her that you will compromise on her wardrobe choices.

This doesn’t have to be done immediately, you can research around and then talk to her about your comparable choices.

Second – Set boundaries

Allow her to define her own style, but establish boundaries.

Third – Research

Research what she may like as far as her style.

Allow her to have control of searching out what she likes. Then go back to compromising.

Fourth – Making the Connection

If your child is old enough to shop on her own then take some time out of your day or week to take her shopping.

Make a connection by sitting down together and allowing her to pick out her favorite store to shop. Then maybe you both can find out what sales are going on (you know, I love a good sale!) when it comes to her store choices.

This is a fun project and it will allow your daughter to feel somewhat independent. She can buy more clothes, be creative with her style, and in the meantime you are able to save money and you can supervise. Win-win.

If she is not of age then ask your spouse or someone you can go to for the best advice in clothes or surprise her with something special.

Fifth – Seek out Help

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

When it comes to clothes find a spouse, close female friend, aunt, etc. that you trust.

As we all know when we ask for help or guidance it can help us understand and grow through the situations we are dealt with a lot better.

In Conclusion

Remember, it’s all a learning experience for you and your little girl.

Be patient and know that you are not the only daddy in the world that is struggling to get through these trying times. It’s so important to have a strong, well rounded father figure.

Braiding your little girls hair, learning how to tie bows or simply taking her on a shopping trip can allow you and your little lady to enjoy that softer side of daddy that we all need as women.

She will in return learn to appreciate and look for the right man that will come to love and respect her like her daddy does.

What a better example to set for any of your children, especially your little girl.

My family as a teenager
My Father had to deal with three girls!

I think we turned out ok.
The Cobb daughters all grown up

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Comments

  1. Caitlin says

    July 6, 2015 at 9:45 am

    I love this post! I’m one of those my moms who doesn’t have any bows to tie yet (we’re not done though!). I have a little boy who is all about cars, trucks, and balls. I do have 5 little nieces to spoil though! ;-) There’s nothing sweeter than seeing a father find his more tender side and fix his little girl’s hair or help her pick out her shoes.

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    • Laura Handey says

      July 9, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Awww Caitlin. Thank you so much. Little boys are wonderful and I certainly enjoy the time with my nieces too. How blessed we are. God bless you.

      Reply
  2. Ann says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:51 am

    We have only a girl, so he knows all about girly stuff. :) And he is really great about offering to take her shopping, they go get her new clothes or shoes, but then they also go to the comic book store, as they both love Batman. She’s a girly girl, but also likes some “boy” stuff….and I think it’s great how they can bond this way and he’s not overwhelmed by it.:) The girls who have dads like this are the lucky ones…..I know a lot of men who say “That’s not my thing”…..they’re losing out on quality time with their little girls, who will be gone soon…..and God forbid, not want to spend time with dad. And I find it very sexy in a man who can and will do whatever to please his daughter. They’re the “real” men! :)

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    • Laura Handey says

      July 9, 2015 at 7:11 am

      I agree Ann, there is something special about a Daddy who loves his daughters. God bless your husband and you.

      Reply
    • Laura Handey says

      September 5, 2015 at 7:49 am

      That’s awesome ann! Sounds like she has a good dadddy.

      Reply

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