I hate when kids show up looking frumpy because their clothes don't fit, or they are trashed. I've had a parent in the past who always sent their kid wearing 'floods' (aka too small pant), because she didnt care if they got ruined. There is no reason why parents shouldn't buy clothes that fit, and that are free of holes. Ia also expect parents not to send their kids in anything they would be upset at getting ruined. Stuff happens - sometimes it is inevitiable. If you wanna send your kid in fancy or expensive clothes - be my guest, but dont freak out if they get paint or dirt on it. It must be practical for play though - no long dresses on crawling babies, spaghetti strap dresses when it is 5 degrees outside, or skinny jeans that forbid floor play, etc.