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M&S sparks outrage with ‘skinny’ school trousers for kids as young as two
MARKS and Spencer have defended selling “super skinny” trousers for kids as young as TWO despite outrage from teachers and parents.
Mums and dads expressed their concerns on the style name – arguing that it could negatively impact body image.
Jam PressMarks and Spencer has been criticised for selling a ‘skinny’ pair of trousers for kids as young as two[/caption]
Jam PressM&S offers a range of four fit options for kids’ trousers[/caption]
Other parents, plus teachers say they also may not conform to school uniform policies.
M&S offers a range of fits for their back-to-school uniform range.
There is a choice of four fits including; regular, slim, skinny and super-skinny.
M&S say that the regular style offers a “classic straight fit” whereas the super-skinny option is the “tightest fitting option.”
The super skinny trousers are available in ages two to 18 in both their boys and girls uniform range.
They are available in black and grey – with prices ranging between £9 to £16.
The range is promoted on in-store posters in the children’s sections as well as the shop’s website.
However, many parents have been left furious with the range claiming the names could negatively impact children’s body image.
One parent said: “I may be overly sensitive about this.
“But the language for uniforms should not contribute to the existing mental health crisis young people are facing with body image.
”Super-skinny’ ‘Skinny’ ‘Slim’, sorry Marks and Spencer, it is not cool at all.”
Teacher Natasha Blick said: “What happened to ‘Wide leg, regular fit, narrow leg?”
She claimed: ”Far more appropriate for children’s clothing, especially with children’s mental health being such a hot topic.
”Come on Marks and Spencer, this is your opportunity to lead the way and set the standard.”
Corisande Bateman added: ”Completely agree, absolutely disgraceful Marks and Spencer, this is not good enough.”
She claimed: ”How many young people need to develop eating disorders before retailers realise the contribution they make to the issue.”
But one parent disagreed and insisted that the range is nothing new.
They said: “These terms refer to the fit of the clothes, not the shape of the person wearing them.
”They’re used for all ranges of clothing for men, women and others of all ages.”
Others said there may be an issue claiming some schools don’t allow tight fit uniforms.
One parent said: “As these won’t be permitted by most uniform policies and ‘skinny’ seems to be the driver from modern media as the look to go for.”
Another, called Claire Frearson said: “Only ‘regular’ is allowed at my children’s school.
”My daughter has discovered a new problem with ‘skinny’ fit trousers, she can’t get her big feet into them.”
Another said: “Do people still say “Drainpipes” any more or am I just showing my age?”
”Also, anything but regular will be flagged by the year team and they will have to buy another one,” said a teacher.
Sarah Lou fumed: “Half of those styles were classed as uniform breaches in my older children’s high school.”
A spokesperson for M&S said: “These terms are widely used by retailers to describe the fit of trousers across womenswear, menswear and kidswear, rather than body shape or size.
”We know many of our customers find these a helpful guide however we always value any feedback and are arranging a call with the customer.”
Jam PressThe super skinny trousers are available in ages two to 18 in both their boys and girls uniform range[/caption]
Jam PressMany parents have been left furious with the range claiming the names could negatively impact children’s body image[/caption]
MARKS and Spencer have defended selling “super skinny” trousers for kids as young as TWO despite outrage from teachers and parents.
Mums and dads expressed their concerns on the style name – arguing that it could negatively impact body image.
Jam PressMarks and Spencer has been criticised for selling a ‘skinny’ pair of trousers for kids as young as two[/caption]
Jam PressM&S offers a range of four fit options for kids’ trousers[/caption]
Other parents, plus teachers say they also may not conform to school uniform policies.
M&S offers a range of fits for their back-to-school uniform range.
There is a choice of four fits including; regular, slim, skinny and super-skinny.
M&S say that the regular style offers a “classic straight fit” whereas the super-skinny option is the “tightest fitting option.”
The super skinny trousers are available in ages two to 18 in both their boys and girls uniform range.
They are available in black and grey – with prices ranging between £9 to £16.
The range is promoted on in-store posters in the children’s sections as well as the shop’s website.
However, many parents have been left furious with the range claiming the names could negatively impact children’s body image.
One parent said: “I may be overly sensitive about this.
“But the language for uniforms should not contribute to the existing mental health crisis young people are facing with body image.
”Super-skinny’ ‘Skinny’ ‘Slim’, sorry Marks and Spencer, it is not cool at all.”
Teacher Natasha Blick said: “What happened to ‘Wide leg, regular fit, narrow leg?”
She claimed: ”Far more appropriate for children’s clothing, especially with children’s mental health being such a hot topic.
”Come on Marks and Spencer, this is your opportunity to lead the way and set the standard.”
Corisande Bateman added: ”Completely agree, absolutely disgraceful Marks and Spencer, this is not good enough.”
She claimed: ”How many young people need to develop eating disorders before retailers realise the contribution they make to the issue.”
But one parent disagreed and insisted that the range is nothing new.
They said: “These terms refer to the fit of the clothes, not the shape of the person wearing them.
”They’re used for all ranges of clothing for men, women and others of all ages.”
Others said there may be an issue claiming some schools don’t allow tight fit uniforms.
One parent said: “As these won’t be permitted by most uniform policies and ‘skinny’ seems to be the driver from modern media as the look to go for.”
Another, called Claire Frearson said: “Only ‘regular’ is allowed at my children’s school.
”My daughter has discovered a new problem with ‘skinny’ fit trousers, she can’t get her big feet into them.”
Another said: “Do people still say “Drainpipes” any more or am I just showing my age?”
”Also, anything but regular will be flagged by the year team and they will have to buy another one,” said a teacher.
Sarah Lou fumed: “Half of those styles were classed as uniform breaches in my older children’s high school.”
A spokesperson for M&S said: “These terms are widely used by retailers to describe the fit of trousers across womenswear, menswear and kidswear, rather than body shape or size.
”We know many of our customers find these a helpful guide however we always value any feedback and are arranging a call with the customer.”
Jam PressThe super skinny trousers are available in ages two to 18 in both their boys and girls uniform range[/caption]
Jam PressMany parents have been left furious with the range claiming the names could negatively impact children’s body image[/caption]Fashion – latest style news and Fabulous trends | The Sun
