Mums slam H&M over ‘revealing’ leather mini skirt for toddlers
MUMS online have been left gobsmacked by a toddler’s skirt from H&M, which they’ve dubbed “revealing” and “so inappropriate.” The retail giant is selling wha…
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MUMS online have been left gobsmacked by a toddler's skirt from H&M, which they've dubbed "revealing" and "so inappropriate."
The retail giant is selling what unhappy parents are calling a "mini-skirt" for children from the age of 18 months.
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The polyester skirt looked like it could be made from leatherCredit: TikTok / @hannah_time_
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The skirt is designed for 18 months to 10 years
Unimpressed mums slammed the store for both the leather-look of the skirt and the lack of practicality - pointing out how a child might struggle to run and play while wearing it.
Some have even likened the skirt to the wardrobe of racy rock-chic Nessa from Gavin and Stacey - whose wardrobe, which frequently features leather-look clothing, is entirely inappropriate for a child.
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Some people said the skirt reminded them of Nessa's wardrobe from Gavin and StaceyCredit: BBC
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Parents slammed the skirt for being age-inappropriateCredit: H&M
Labelled on the H&M website as a Coated Skirt, the item is described as "short" in length with an outer shell made from 100% polyester.
Online, the skirt has a 4.7 star review, with happy customers calling it the "perfect fit."
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But TikTok user @hannah_time_ spotted the skirt in-store, and posted a clip to the video-sharing platform, which she captioned: "H&M I love your toddler clothes... but a leather mini skirt on a baby is weird..."
In the video, she picks the skirt up and rotates it - showing off the length and style of the material.
Hannah, a mum to a teen and toddler, said the skirt confused her "on so many levels" and was concerned a child might feel uncomfortable and restricted in it.
One curious viewer asked: "Genuine question, what's the issue compared to any other material? It's not like it's PVC leather or something."
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Hannah replied: "I’d feel similarly about a baby boy in a tux - I just, personally, don’t like dressing children like adults. Toddlers should be wearing comfortable clothes, this is not it."
Other viewers were also shocked by the skirt, concerned that the item was age-inappropriate.
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"It’s just getting worse, can’t even buy girls normal tops these days. Everything is crop tops. Drives me insane."
"Nooooooo, hate it when people dress kids like adults."
"Think it’s making children grow up way before their time! These are adults clothes."
"I wouldn’t even buy that for myself, let alone my 3 year old."
"You can't climb trees or run around in that skirt tho. It's not made for kids."
A mum's perspective on little girl's clothes
Mum-of-two and Senior Digital Writer at Fabulous, Sarah Bull, has shared her thoughts on buying clothes for young girls.
She shared: "I'm lucky enough to have both a son and a daughter.
"And when it comes to choosing outfits for my kids, I have always erred on the more demure side of things.
"Even with swimwear, I don't like the idea of little girl wearing a bikini, and will always opt for a one-piece for her when we go swimming.
"My daughter, who's six, is still in the stage of loving "girly" clothes like tutus and anything that glitters.
"But if she went to a shop and picked up a mini denim skirt or a pair of leather shorts that she wanted me to buy, I know for a fact that I'd put my foot down.
"She's got years ahead of her to wear what she wants but, as her mother, I'll be as firm as I possibly can over her wardrobe choices.
"So no, put the leather shorts back, and swap the miniskirts for a fluffy tutu instead."
But not everybody agreed.
"Unless you’re gonna style it with fishnets and a rhinestone bralette I don’t see the problem."
"You're the weirdo making it a thing. It's a cute skirt, nothing more."
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Fabulous reached out to H&M, who were unable to comment.
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