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Can Someone Explain……

1 August 2009 7 Comments

size_chart_childrensWhy do manufacturers skip over the size 9 for children?

Seriously, look at The Gap and search by size.  Where’d the 9 go?  And Old Navy? Same thing.  It’s not just those retailers either.  The chart  on the left? That’s from Garnett Hill. There IS no size 9 for kids there either.  Why is this?   

I can deal with this size 9 thing when it comes to tops. Boys tend to like their shirts and tees to be big.  However, I think the age of 9 is a little young for the jeans falling down look with the boxers sticking out. Not sure I can even handle that look when he’s 17.  This is my personal opinion, however. I realize some of you may like that look for your 3rd graders.

With a size 8, the length is too short for my little boy-wonder. A 10, the waist is too large.

I get that the age of nine is kinda ordinary as far as childhood goes.  They’re pretty much set into a routine with homework and activities. The hormones are still tame and they’ve got a hint of independence.  And as far as parenting….a nice little breather on the stress factor. But still…they still need to wear clothing.

Where are the size 9 pants??????

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  • August 1 2009 at 10:51 AM Lisa said:

    OMG, I just bust out laughing. This is so true!!! This is how age discrimination begins!

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  • August 1 2009 at 12:45 PM Christina said:

    LOL!! This is funny!!

    I’m stopping by from MBC… I’m your newest follower :o )
    .-= Christina´s last blog ..What a guy!! =-.

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  • August 1 2009 at 2:14 PM Theta Mom said:

    Thanks for following from MBC! I’m following back! I really like the lay-out of your blog. Looking forward to reading more from you. :)

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  • August 1 2009 at 3:28 PM Niki said:

    I just had to buy my son new pants for church yesterday. Size 8 is too tight in the waist and a little too short. Size 10 (which I ended up getting him) fits fine in the waist, but is a little too long.
    .-= Niki´s last blog ..Being a SAHM =-.

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  • August 2 2009 at 8:50 PM natalee said:

    Sooo funny..really where is it.. im your newest follower..very funny..natalee http://totmama.blogspot.com/
    .-= natalee´s last blog ..Bagels Make me SAD!!!! =-.

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  • August 2 2009 at 8:57 PM Brittany at Mommy Words
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    That is just plain strange. Thank God I have a while…no wait I am still wiping poop off bottoms. I think maybe I will be happy with Miles looking like a gangsta as long as he wipes his own tush.
    .-= Brittany at Mommy Words´s last blog ..Word Up! Chic Mommy Fashion =-.

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  • August 2 2009 at 9:14 PM Me
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    I know it’s just a number, but I really don’t get why they leave it out.

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