In an increasingly connected world, it’s natural that our kids seem to be more interested in style and fashion than in anything else. Everything they hear or see is directly or indirectly correlated to external factors, such as watching their parents go out of their way to dress fashionably and what not.
That said, children are now more than ever exposed to the outer world and are hence more aware of the latest trends dawning over the fashion industry. While that might seem a little shallow to you – speaking to a generation that favored playing with a stick rather than studying trends – the world is truly evolving and getting our kids involved in this evolution is just a matter of common sense. And so, we figured that while kids should be more inclined towards fashion, they should also stay kids. In other words, queue the out-of-proportion trends and scroll down to get a few tips on how to dress fashionably.
- Granted, your little ones look adorable in anything, but you should always make sure they are comfortable in what they’re wearing. Meaning, make sure they walk, run, jump or do pretty much anything kids tend to do in what they wear.
- From time to time, it’s nice to let them partake in the dressing decisions. Of course, you won’t allow them to look like hobos, but a little sass from here and there will do them – and you – wonders.
- Don’t try to overdress them for every occasion. All they want to do is run around and be the little kids that they are. So, Just. Let.Them. Be.
- Dress them for the weather. Make sure their clothes are weather-appropriate so they won’t have to struggle in the heat/cold.
- But more importantly, make sure they dress their age. Next thing you know, they’ll be all grown-up and you’ll be wishing you could use that adorable duck-printed jumpsuit again!
Cindy Menassa
