Your Child's Summer OOTD: 8 Fashion Trends You'll Love

FOR THE GIRLS:

1. Sweet pastels

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What else will make our little princesses feel all pretty and girly than dresses and skirts in a rainbow of soft pastels? The colors are very versatile - you can mix and match them with basic pieces, or you can put together different pastel colors from head to toe. So sweet and adorable!

Zara Girls 5-pocket jeans, Php1,395.00, Zara SM Megamall. Photo from zara.com/ph

Mango Contrast Skirt Dress, Php1,450.00, available at shop.mango.com/ph/kids. Photo from shop.mango.com/ph


2. Mini me

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Kids’ fashion is taking a cue from the grown-ups, creating mini-me versions for the little ones. Be extra careful when trying this trend on your child though, as there is a thin line between looking like a cute little lady and looking dauntingly old. Choose pieces with youthful details or prints in classic shapes and cuts. Always keep it simple.

Forever 21 Textured Glitter Shift Dress, Php1,015.00, Forever 21 SM Megamall. Photo from forever21.com

Zara Butterfly Print Dress, Php1,195.00, Zara SM Megamall. Photo from zara.com/ph

3. Aztec / Bohemian

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Let your child channel her inner warrior or gypsy princess in graphic tribal prints and flowy bohemian pieces. Select clothing with colorful prints to keep the look fresh and young. Braids and flower crowns (for the boho look) will definitely complete the style.

Cotton On Kids Eva Embroidery Dress, Php1,349.00, Cotton On Kids SM Megamall. Photo from cottonon.com

Mango Tassel Ethnic Blouse, Php1,450.00, available at shop.mango.com/ph . Photo from shop.mango.com/ph

 

4. Sporty

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The sporty look is a big trend for little girls -- after all, they need comfortable clothes for play. Your child can go sporty from head to toe or you could let her wear one sporty item combined with non-athletic pieces (like a varsity jacket over a floral dress) for a chic look!

Cotton On Kids Holly Harem, Php679.00, Cotton On SM Megamall. Photo from cottonon.com

Forever 21 Boxy Striped Raglan Tee, Php445.00, Forever 21 SM Megamall. Photo from forever21.com

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FOR THE BOYS:

5. Primary and fresh colors

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Neon colors are taking a break this season as solid colors, like our primaries (red, blue and yellow), lead the choice of color palette for the boys’ fashion. Everything is still colorful but just not as tremendously bright as neons. Mixing this trend with your child’s basic neutrals will freshen up his look!

H&M Twill Pants, Php599.00, H&M SM Megamall. Photo from hm.com/ph

Zara Snap-button shirt with pockets, Php1,395.00, Zara SM Megamall. Photo from zara.com/ph

 

6. Preppy shorts

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The boys’ shorts get an exciting makeover this season as prints don this wardrobe staple. Stay away from big prints though -- it’s all about small prints to keep the look young and playful.

Gingersnaps Embroidered Pattern Shorts, Php849.75, Gingersnaps SM Megamall. Photo from gingersnaps.com.ph

Cotton On Kids Kokoda Cargo Shorts, Php1,199.00, Cotton On Kids SM Megamall. Photo from cottonon.com

 

7. Graphic prints

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Graphic prints in both girls and boys fashion is big this season and with all the oh-so-cute designs available today, we’re pretty sure any parent would love to snag a tee (or more) for their little ones. Anything that has an animal, funny, travel-related, vintage-inspired or just plain fun design will surely get a thumbs up.

Cotton On Kids Spike SS Tee, Php679.00, Cotton On Kids SM Megamall. Photo from cottonon.com

Uniqlo Feel the Sea Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt, Php290.00, Uniqlo SM Megamall. Photo from uniqlo.com/ph

8. Nautical

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Ahoy there, mateys! The nautical trend has always been popular with the boys, and this season, a striped tee is the ultimate must-have item. Just mix and match pieces in the traditional nautical palette of red, blue, yellow and white.

H&M Long-sleeved T-shirt, Php499.00, H&M SM Megamall. Photo from hm.com/ph

Cotton On Kids Jordy1 Shorts, Php999.00, Cotton On Kids SM Megamall. Photo from cottonon.com