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Summer kidswear made simple

Summer kidswear made simple

Just like that, we blinked and it’s summer again. If you pull out the kids’ summer clothes from last year and find they are way too small and tired-looking, have a peruse of these summer buys. Adorable and practical, they’ve got playdates, holidays and sunny day trips written all over them – not literally though. That would be weird. Let the summer holidays commence…

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1. Meet your match

These DKNY dungarees are made for twinning. But dare we say it, they may beat yours because of the welcome addition of the sassy slogan pocket.

DKNY, Girls' All In One, £65

2. Lovely lizard

There’ll be no trouble getting him dressed in the morning with this fun, chameleon tee. It doesn’t change colour though. Sadly.

Joules, Chameleon T-Shirt, £19.95

3. Dress code

There’s a lot to love about this dress. It’s made from organic cotton for starters, it's super lightweight and in a delightfully summery purple. Pretty perfect.

Kite, Broderie Dress, £38.00

4. Line up

With summer comes a lot of events and ‘dos where shirts are in order. Make sure your little one is dressed for the occasion with a breezy, striped number.

Polo Ralph Lauren, Long Sleeve Stripe Logo Shirt, £65

5. Paradise found

This tee was pretty cool to begin with but the tie detail at the front adds extra nonchalant appeal making it very trendy indeed. We're big fans.

Scotch & Soda, Boxy Fit T-Shirt, £29.99

6. Palm springs

These shorts are the best of both worlds: a summer print yet in hues dark enough to be massively versatile. All you need now are those flights to Miami.

Scotch & Soda, Palm Tree Shorts, £54.99

7. Pleats, please

It doesn’t get more mini-me, more ‘I wish this came in my size too’ than a pleated skirt to style up with trainers and a plain tee.

Catimini, Skirt, £53

8. Step up

Not only do Toms work to support disadvantaged communities but their shoes are lightweight, practical and super stylish.

Toms, Youth Classics Slip Ons, £25.99

9. Good toes

We all love Converse but your affection for the brand is going to skyrocket when you feast your eyes on these mini-size sneakers. One word: adorable.

Converse, All Star Low Youth Trainers, £31.99

10. Easy does it

As cheery as summer itself, this colour-pop sweatshirt will brighten up any summer day – even if temperature’s more tepid than tropical.

DKNY, Boys' Sweatshirt, £55

11. Black and white

Both sporty and high fashion-esque at the same time, this swimsuit is a lesson in minimalism – and very grown-up indeed.

Calvin Klein, Logo Swimsuit, £42

12. Checked in

Channel a little mini-me with some classic Polo Ralph Lauren swim shorts that’ll be just the ticket for your aspiring dapper gent.

Polo Ralph Lauren, Madras Swim Shorts, £49

13. Snap back

We're feeling vintage this summer. Rather than the faff of actual time travel (how we wish that were possible), nab this retro-style cap and enjoy the nostalgia.

Calvin Klein Jeans, Basic Baseball Cap, £25

14. Wing it

Carrying a bag can be a chore but this one, with its friendly animal face, will bring a little fun into proceedings. Plus, on a school trip, it’s unmistakable.

Regatta, Zephyr Day Rucksack, £14