In the past 5-10 years, tween clothing of popular celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Britney Spears, and others, have been provocative and inappropriate for younger people. Parents are often the most concerned with their daughters idolize these celebrities and feel that it's okay to dress sexy and provocative, wear loads of make-up, and try to grow up quick, but when a 12 year old girl wants a mini skirt, stilletto heals, and a tummy baring top, there are concerns of sex and acting too old. But the newest trend among tween celebs is to go back to a more conservative look, fashionable but not sexual in nature.
Miley Cyrus is one of the most popular girls in the entertainment industry today. Not only is she an idol to girls everywhere who are addicted to her media empire, but she shows a simpler way of life. Cyrus has been very open and public with her devotion to her parent's respect and approval of her lifestyle. In a recent Glamour article I read about the pressures of Hollywood on the young starlet, she said, "The last thing I ever want to do is disappoint my parents. My mom’s dad died when she was 18, and if something ever happened to one of my parents, I’d want them to go knowing I made them proud. I think it’s selfish to go out partying all the time, especially if you have little ones [in your family]. I have a nine-year-old sister, and I don’t want her to go to school and have people make fun of her for it." Now, that sounds like a good role model for her young female audience.
Miley isn't the only one becoming more modest and seeking parental approval, but it seems to be the newest fad hitting tween celebs. But don't necessarily blame the celebs, because clothing stores like Abercrombie & Fitch are known to protray the sexy vibe with sexy clothes and the loud music, dark lights, and shirtless pictures in the store don't help the "sexifying" of tweens. Although the more modest look is taking hold to many tweens, they will still shop at places like A&F, but layering pieces and making them their own is becoming much more popular. Plus, kids are starting to realize their parents actually do know what they're talking about when they say to be more modest, and for now, parents can sit back and smile at the turn for tween fashion modesty.
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http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-mileside5-2009apr05,0,6651552.story
Miley Cyrus is one of the most popular girls in the entertainment industry today. Not only is she an idol to girls everywhere who are addicted to her media empire, but she shows a simpler way of life. Cyrus has been very open and public with her devotion to her parent's respect and approval of her lifestyle. In a recent Glamour article I read about the pressures of Hollywood on the young starlet, she said, "The last thing I ever want to do is disappoint my parents. My mom’s dad died when she was 18, and if something ever happened to one of my parents, I’d want them to go knowing I made them proud. I think it’s selfish to go out partying all the time, especially if you have little ones [in your family]. I have a nine-year-old sister, and I don’t want her to go to school and have people make fun of her for it." Now, that sounds like a good role model for her young female audience.
Miley isn't the only one becoming more modest and seeking parental approval, but it seems to be the newest fad hitting tween celebs. But don't necessarily blame the celebs, because clothing stores like Abercrombie & Fitch are known to protray the sexy vibe with sexy clothes and the loud music, dark lights, and shirtless pictures in the store don't help the "sexifying" of tweens. Although the more modest look is taking hold to many tweens, they will still shop at places like A&F, but layering pieces and making them their own is becoming much more popular. Plus, kids are starting to realize their parents actually do know what they're talking about when they say to be more modest, and for now, parents can sit back and smile at the turn for tween fashion modesty.
Article avabile at:
http://www.latimes.com/features/lifestyle/la-ig-mileside5-2009apr05,0,6651552.story
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