Mom Praised For Not Putting Shorts Under Her Daughter's Dress
Briefly

In this article, a mother shares her experience with her daughter’s dress choices, emphasizing the practicality of wearing shorts or leggings underneath. Living in the Midwest, she highlights her daughter's favorite twirl dresses, which require extra layers, especially in winter. A Reddit thread discusses differing opinions on whether shorts should be worn under dresses. Most commenters support the shorts for comfort and convenience rather than modesty, stressing the benefits of keeping children comfortable during play. The article reflects broader conversations on parenting choices and fashion norms for young girls.
"Their butt fills with sand. They can't go down the slide. Its just more convenient with shorts. Even my 5yo wears them. Even I wear them. It's not modesty, it's convenience."
"But tbh, I didn't do it consciously. I've never had her in a dress without leggings or shorts, but that's only because it's been cold and last year she was just small."
"I don't see the big issue either way. What do you guys think?"
"For the most part, most girls around my daughter's age wear biker shorts under their dresses."
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