My name is Caitlyn. I am 10 years old. I have Asperger's, (Autism) OCD, ADHD, and generalized anxiety disorder.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Yes, my 10 year old shops at Victoria's Secret

SHHHHHHHHHH!

Because this is truly the best-kept secret out there for sensory-sensitive girls. How many of you out there deal with "The Underwear Meltdown" in the mornings? Do you have 3 drawers full of sixty billion pairs of undies in 6 different sizes and cuts, and your child can't find one pair that "feels right" that morning?

Yes, Victoria's Secret can end this battle... for a select range of sizes, of course. I'm talking about the Body by Victoria Bare Ultimate Hiphugger at 3/$30 or $11.50 each.

These are not sexualized underwear for children. What they *are*, is totally seamless (it's some sort of stitch-witch product used to close the edges) and magical no-unraveling trimmed openings that don't contain a binding of any type. Totally smooth, and not risque. These cover more than most brands we'd tried.

The sizing guidelines adjusted for a child would be as follows:
X-Small 8/10
Small 10/12
Medium 12/14
Large 14/16
X-Large 16/18+

They also have a similarly constructed Ipex Wireless Bra that starts at a 32A. I know a regular bra is torture for me (minimal sensory issues), so I can't imagine trying to put a regular bra on a sensory-sensitive child.

It may be difficult to have your Aspie grrl sized properly (issues with being touched, the large store, bright lights etc) but their return policy is good; ask about it. It may be your easiest bet to take several sizes home and then try them out and return what doesn't work. Sign up for the credit card if you can for the additional discounts; while these prices won't break the bank, unfortunately the stitchwitch construction used only lasts about 6 months before seperating at the "seams".

This made our mornings SO much easier, right next to seamless socks. Unfortunately the seamless socks I've found? Aren't totally seamless. In the winter at least, we can get away with the chenille type "warm fluffy" socks that appear everywhere for $1-$6 per pair (and proceed to shed everywhere for awhile, sigh).

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