| For parents who themselves put a high degree of | | | | accessories is a fun way to bring a child's outfit from |
| importance on fashion trends, following fashion trends | | | | basic to fantastic. |
| in children's clothing seems a natural extension. | | | | Bold patterns are dominating the market as well, with |
| Fortunately, modern clothing designers have | | | | swirls, hearts and flowers a fashionable look for girls, |
| anticipated this need, and virtually any fashion look | | | | while camouflage remains a popular choice for young |
| possible in an adult wardrobe can be duplicated in | | | | men. From a parent's perspective, the popularity of |
| miniature for a cute parent/child matching set, or | | | | patterns such as camouflage have an added bonus, in |
| simply to allow for choices that both the parent and | | | | that spills and stains are less visible than they would |
| child find appealing. | | | | be in solids, and they useful life of the garment is |
| Modern trends are favouring saturated earth tones | | | | preserved. |
| over pastels or neons, such as olive green, navy blue, | | | | Whatever fashion trends you follow, the most |
| or burgundy for both boys clothing and girls. Similarly, | | | | important aspects of children's fashions remains |
| heavier fabrics such as tweed, corduroy, and denim | | | | comfort, warmth, and practicality. The most beautiful |
| are making a comeback, providing both warmth and | | | | outfit in the world is useless if a child can't play in it, |
| durability. This is a plus for families with multiple | | | | and no little girl should be sent to school in boots |
| children, as durable clothes will keep better to be | | | | that, however cute, keep her from climbing the |
| handed down to a younger child as the elder | | | | monkey bars or playing soccer. Above all, it must be |
| outgrows them. | | | | remembered that children are far more than little |
| As always, hooded sweatshirts and jeans remain | | | | mannequins to be dressed in the seasons hottest |
| ever popular, providing a comfortable look that | | | | looks, they are children, and as such, need to be |
| works well for school or after school play time. For a | | | | given the opportunity to run, climb, play, and get |
| more finished look, layering tops or adding cute | | | | dirty. |