More than half of children are embarrassed by their mum and dad's clothing choice, according to a new poll.

Parents wear bad clothes

Parents wear bad clothes

The charity chain Oxfam found that socks with sandals, eccentric hats and wearing leggings on school runs is a no go for the children, The Sun reports.

Some of the children also said they cannot bear to be seen with their parents if they are wearing bright clothing or Crocs.

Oxfam did the survey as part of its Dressed By The Kids fundraiser on June 16 which aims at making children put adults in bizarre get-ups.