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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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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“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.”
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.”
Fabulous reached out to H&M, who were unable to comment.
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