Hoodies for girls are a go-to fashion item many tweens and teens rely on when digging through their drawers for something comfortable and stylish to wear. However, some girls also have ultra-sensitive skin which makes finding clothes challenging.
If your daughter is uncomfortable in her clothes, there is a solution. Find hoodies made of natural fabrics rather than synthetics, avoid clothing with zippers and other potentially irritating elements, and wash everything in hypoallergenic laundry detergent to ensure she feels great in her favorite outfits.
Why Your Daughter Might be Sensitive to Clothing
Start by figuring out exactly why your daughter is uncomfortable in her clothes–and put the issue into perspective. Girls (and women) are more prone to skin rashes because they tend to wear tighter-fighting clothes than men. Add some summer heat and humidity to the equation and you have the perfect environment for a skin reaction.
Look for red, scaly, or itchy skin. These will likely be in areas where the fabric comes in close contact with her skin, such as behind the knees, under her armpits, around her underwear line, and anywhere else her clothing is tight. These irritations may appear as soon as she puts something on or could pop up out of the blue with a piece of clothing she’s worn for years without any issues.
The cause of your daughter's skin irritations may guide you to the type and style of hoodie best to buy for her.
Sensory Sensitivities
Some children and adults have sensory sensitivities. Seams, tags, certain fabrics, and other elements that don’t bother most others could set your daughter on edge. Some parents may associate sensory sensitivities with children who are on the autism spectrum, but this is not always the case. Sensory issues can affect adults, children, and tweens with or without autism.
Typical signs that might indicate an underlying sensory issue that is driving your daughter’s reaction to certain clothes include:
- She is irritated by seams, waistbands, tags, and belts.
- She only wants to wear certain lightweight fabrics and clothes without buttons, snaps, zippers, etc.
- She is bothered by turtlenecks, as well as where shirt collars meet her neck, where pants touch her ankles, and where sleeves rest on her arms.
- Wearing shoes, socks, and most underwear is uncomfortable.
- She does not want to wear tight clothes and prefers loose shorts and t-shirts (even in chilly weather).
There are other signs that your daughter may have sensory sensitivities, but this list gives you an idea of what to look for.
Allergies to Certain Materials and Ingredients
Your daughter could be allergic to certain fabrics or your laundry detergent. Synthetic materials are also not as breathable as natural fibers and can make her sweat more, which can lead to irritated skin. In addition, dyes and chemicals used to make clothes wrinkle-free or stain-resistant, or the metal in buttons and zippers, can cause rashes.
How to Find a Hoodie Your Sensitive Daughter Will Love
Find a hoodie and matching shorts or pants made with natural fibers (such as cotton) and are loose-fitting. For example, Yellowberry’s Downtown Hoodies and Midtown Shorts are sensory-friendly. They are made with super soft cotton and the highest quality materials that are breathable and durable. Our hoodie sits loosely near the hip and has no zippers or snaps that might irritate your daughter’s sensitive skin.
Choose light colors for her hoodie, as less dye is typically used in lighter-colored fabrics. Avoid clothes labeled as wash-and-wear and stain-resistant, as the chemicals added to create these features can be skin irritants. Also, be sure to wash all your daughter’s clothes with perfume-free, hypoallergenic detergent.
These guidelines are also useful when purchasing other articles of clothing for your daughter, such as bras and underwear. Check out Yellowberry’s undergarments and other clothing collections–our items are seamless, tagless, and made with sweat-wicking, breathable fabrics. Yellowberry products are carefully constructed to be stylish without sacrificing comfort.
Once you have nailed down the cause of your daughter’s skin sensitivity and discovered the benefits of Yellowberry clothing, exploreways to accessorize a hoodie and ideas for customizing hoodies for girls so she has even more outfit options in her closet!