Friday, April 04, 2008 Hello sunshine By Kara Mae Muga Noveda
WITH two months left for extra play, children own the summer.
School’s out and that means more freedom for kids to dabble with their own style. Let them take their time and allow them to have their fun.
Whether you are planning on spending a day at the poolside, frolicking on the beach or simply running under the sprinkler, cool swimwear for hot lazy summer days is a must. Keep the heat at bay and look stylish and hip throughout the season. The tips listed below will help you to liven up your children’s wardrobe with latest in summer clothing and other accessories.
Summer clothes for girls
Let’s begin with the most basic of summer requirements namely, shorts and cropped pants. The rising temperatures seek out the rising hemlines to make a hot fashion statement. Bermudas, both short and long, and a variety of cropped pants; capris, gauchos and ankle length pants are in this summer.
What better way than to make a splash in the summer with dresses (with swimsuits underneath for easy, one-step change) whether it is a dunk in the pool or the sea, you just have to grab a colorful a two-piece swimsuit, beach cover-up, some flip-flops, sun hat and you are ready for a nice summer day.
From Mary Janes to flip flops, there are several hot summer shoes for girls this season.
For summer clothing choose soft cotton tees and tanks. Whites and pastels are best for the hot, sweltering summer days and something a little more colorful for the evenings.
Summer clothes for boys
Shorts are a must have in every wardrobe and especially a boy’s summer collection.
Although, the tradition has always preferred solid colors in shorts, there is an increasing trend in patterned shorts, camouflage shorts as well as plaid cotton shorts. Boys prefer their shorts to be long and roomy and knee-length being the most popular.
Paired with shorts are button downs to look cool and stylish all summer long. Tees are the most popular and come in a variety of styles like raglan, ringer, yoke, and muscle and of course the plain tees. Graphic images and printed tees are ubiquitous and attaining a niche of its own.
The shoes to match the ensemble can be as exciting as the clothes themselves. Everything from high performance all-terrain sandals to elegant suede to flip-flops (yes, even for the little boys) is available.
