Thursday, April 16, 2009

To match or not to match....

When I was pregnant with Miley and Irelyn people always wanted to know whether they would wear matching clothes. Even now, when people find out that I have twins, they want to know the same thing.
Well, the answer is no. I know that MANY people put their twins in matching clothing for a variety of reasons, but not me. Here are my top two reasons why I do not:
1. They are not the same person and have different personalities, therefore should wear different clothes. (Plus, they are fraternal, not identical)
2. Buying two of the same outfit is expensive. It would cost me double what I am already paying. This way I feel like I have more options and get more for my money.
Now, if the girls choose to match in the future...well that is up to them. But, for me...no matching.
How do I dress them?
Three styles (pics included of two)
1. Similar or same clothing, different colors, or a variation in the design. As in the overalls in pink and gray. Or another example- they may both wear outfits with turtles on them but are completely different.

2. Things that are not the same, but look cute together...like the colors look nice together. Chose an old picture for this one...

3. Whatever is clean and doesn't match one another at all. This is usually the case. Whatever I feel like they would look cute in that day.

We will see if we continue to do this. I love clothes from Gymboree (Which, yay it is Gymbucks time) and usually I can find the perfect clothes there for whatever my mood may be. But for now, like I said, no matching.
On another note...well, I can make it fit this post....
Irelyn got new shoes today. She chose them. Miley did not get matching ones :).

And, I was so happy to get the mail today. The girls got their shirts that they will be wearing for the March of Dimes!!!! So excited!!! And they match number one. They are the same shirt...but it different colors. :)

2 comments:

Nikki and James said...

I would totally dress my kids like #3 if I had twins. That is how I choose Audrey's clothes - whateveris clean!

I love those shirts. Where did you get them?

Anonymous said...

I always think they have the cutest clothes!!

ps: that would be so fun if Miley & Miles got married! Amber said her and Ava want an invite! ;)