As any mother knows, our little babies grow up way to fast which subsequently means they grow out of their clothing way to fast. This presents quite the conundrum, Dear Reader, as on the one hand we refuse to surrender our urge to dress our children in the season's hottest trends. While on the other hand, it may not always be so practical to purchase dozens of articles of clothing for our little fashion-savvy tike without going all Teresa Giudice bankrupt and such. Thus, we are always searching for ways to extend our kids wardrobes. Enter our Trick of the Tots for the day: layering!
Turning first to the little ladies we will be looking specifically at three different layering elements: cardigans, accessories, and outerwear. First up, the ever cute and stylish cardi. Get your little gal pal to throw one over a flirty summer dress or over jeans and a T. The cardi can add a punch of colour to an outift while adding an element of warmth. Aesthetically pleasing and punctional...now there's a winning combo! Take a peek at Jessica Alba's sweetheart Honor sporting a grey cable knit cardigan over a simple white T and purple skirt. Suri Cruise dons a watermelon-hue cardi over a simple white summer dress, while Harlow Richie Madden adds a pretty pink cardi to a T and shorts combo. Take a cue from these mini fashionistas and you will never have to remind your toddler to put a sweater on because it's cold outside again!
Next up on our radar: accessories. Specifically the layering of scarves and tights that is. Scarves, with their versaility in the tying department can make your neck feel so cozy, add some colour around your face, as well as add depth to an outfit taking it from blah to brilliant in mere seconds. Check out Honor Marie's pop of colour against her mostly neutral out or Nahla Aubrey's cozy grey scarf. Then there are one of our strongest little-girl-dressing sartorial delights: tights. Solid or printed, simple or funky, microfiber or wool; these leggy delights add warmth and personality to any outfit. Victoria Beckham put daughter Harper Beckham in a pair of posh black Chloe tights for an elegant feel while Suri Criuse sports a mint pair to complement her cherry red jacket and teal skirt. Keeping warm never looked so good!
Our last suggestion for layering lays in outerwear. Not the knid of outerwear which keeps you toasty in blustery winds such as parkas, but instead the kind which with its lack of sleeves or bulk may add one third warmth, and two thirds style! First up Salma Hayek's cutie pie, Valentina sports a Rachel Zoe inspired Fur gilet which is to die for. Honor shows off in a short sleeve denim jacket layered over a multi-coloured top and leggings while Fashion Bee Suri looks like quite the sophisticate in a Trench. Hey, when you live in Hollywood your outerwear can skimp in the warmth department!
We've taken the grueling job of scouring the net to bring you a vast array of layer-able option from each of the three catagories above. When trying this sartorial trick on your tot remember as Kourtney Kardashian so deftly has pointed out to layer bulky items on top of thinner ones. Also, contrast textures to add visual interest and to play with colour and fabric for interest. By throwing a cardi on, adding a scarf or pair of tights, and finishing with a gret outerwear option, your tots LBD can be worn all around town without anyone being the wiser! Shop the looks below:
