Many of the latest fashion trends for children mimic the fashion trends for adults. No one wants their six-year-old to look like a 26-year-old runway model—or even a 16-year-old high school student for that matter! The key to keeping kids fashions age-appropriate is to keep clothing casual and skin covered. With that in mind, here are 4 must-have fashion trends for children to look for this fall and winter.
Contrasting Colors
The nature-inspired hues that were popular in seasons past have been replaced with bright, vivid colors. You may see a few neutral colors such as grey, steel and brown that are still in style, but generally speaking, look for clothing in hues such as:
- Cobalt blue
- Fuchsia
- Orange
- Purple
- Emerald green
You shouldn’t pick just one of the colors above and create a whole outfit for your child using the same color palette. Instead, choose one bold piece and accessorize it with other pieces of clothing in contrasting colors to stay on-trend. You might try pairing a pleated purple plaid skirt with fuchsia colored childrens tights, for example. Color blocking is also a popular way to wear contrasting colors. Boys wearing a pair of cobalt blue skinny jeans with an oversized emerald green sweatshirt and a pair of black high tops will be on trend.
Playing with Patterns
Geometric prints and animal prints are all the rage this season. You shouldn’t be afraid to let your kids mix and match patterns, either; let them color outside of the lines! Choose a garment with a large pattern to be the focal point then mix in other pieces with smaller, similarly themed prints. The end result will be a super-sweet!
Stripes and polka dots remain fast favorites in kids clothing as well. A pair of black striped or white striped tights will add flair to any outfit for your little fashionista.
Layering the Look
Layering in transitional seasons such as fall and spring will probably never go out of style—it is both fashionable and functional. Two or three layers allow children to stay warm on a chilly fall morning and remove a layer in the afternoon to stay cool and comfortable. The most important thing to remember when creating the layered look is to use the thinnest layers first and then add heavier garments. For example, girls could begin with a pair of footless childrens tights, a cotton skirt and a waffle-knit shirt. A denim jacket and infinity scarf will add panache to the outfit without adding too much bulk. Boys could start with a pair of jeans, a long-sleeved striped cotton t-shirt and then add a vest and a lightweight scarf to complete the layered look.
Having a Hat
There is no better time to wear a hat than in the cool months of autumn and winter. There is not one particular style of hat that is in style this year, just hats in general. Girls will look super chic when they top their outfits with a fur hat or a knit hat with flirty embellishments. Boys can amp up their style with a fedora or a flat brimmed hat.
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