10 Fashion Trends We Hope Disappear in 2012

Kids are dressing more fashionable than ever - which, in most respects, is a good thing. With designer Target collaborations and mini-adult looks, it's a good time to have little ones to dress. But there are the exceptions - and they're way more offensive than fanny packs and scrunchies.


These 10 fashion trends need not return in 2012:

1. Appalling, Headline-landing Graphic Tees

This year saw a slew of kids tees that caused a public outcry - from Forever 21's "Allergic to Algebra" to JC Penny's "I'm Too Pretty to Do Homework." There was even a "Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels" tee that ruffled some feathers. Can we make 2012 the year where these sexist, self-esteem-ruining, overly sexualized messages stop being printed?

2. Impractical/Sleazy Outfits

Do I need to explain to a 6-year-old girl why sequin "booty shorts" aren't appropriate winter wear, GAP?

3. Hair Feathers

The trend was cute enough for the summer months, but we can move on now - right?
See more bizarre beauty trends of 2011

4. Monster High

Promoted as a line of dolls to help kids embrace their inner "freaks" and "imperfections," Monster High has become wildly popular for Mattel. Yet the ultra-skimpy clothes, heavy makeup, and teeny-tiny body proportions of the dolls aren't the fashion icons I'd want for my 6-year-old - especially because of the Monster High-inspired clothing and costumes that have resulted. These dolls aren't likely to go away by 2012, but can parents stop letting their little girls emulate the sexualized style? At least Barbie wears jeans.
See more Monster High dolls and outfits

5. Babekins

6. Bad Retro Revivals

No, these aren't from the set of Clarissa Explains It All - they're on the racks of your local Justice. If you're going to bring back retro trends, at least make them good ones.

7. Angry Birds EVERYTHING

I'm over it. Aren't you?

8. Padded Bras for 7-year-olds

Oy. Abercrombie caused quite a stir with their padded Ashley bikini top (which is still being sold with the word "padded" hidden in the description). But there are plenty of other padded bras for the pre-pre-teens, including an AA Girls' Maidenform bra, which one commenter described as having "really thick" padding that makes her look "WAYYY bigger" than she is. Calvin Klein also has a "kids" demi bra with underwire and padding. Why? I'm not quite sure.

9. Sexy Halloween Costumes

This isn't likely to go away before Halloween 2012, but a parent can dream.

10. SUPER-Low-Rise Jeans

If her underwear is constantly hanging out, they're too low.