Let their imagination run wild in this season’s best winter pieces designed to play all day.
When it comes to rugging up little ones for the winter months, practicality trumps most other factors. But that doesn’t mean you need to forsake style, quality and playfulness. When the weather is uncertain – or their mood is, if you’re dealing with fickle little ones – layers can be a godsend. Not only will they be dressed for any conditions but they’ll always have something to throw on (or take off) depending on their whim. Here are some of the best new pieces to match back to their existing wardrobe, providing a seasonal update that will keep them feeling warm while letting them express their mini personalities.
Adorable co-ords
One of the surest winter looks comes via co-ordinated tonal separates, so update their knits with textured tops, bottoms and onesies that will mix and match for endless colour-blocked looks. The return of brown as a key colour this season has trickled down into mini-me territory, too, and pairs perfectly with pink, mustard and teal.
Ruffled up
Ruffles and dainty prints bring a soft side to heavy winter layers, and are perfect for playing in. Look for pieces from Fox & Finch, with their sweet details such as spots, tassels, buttons and contrast stitching, and team with neutral cotton or knitted skivvies and leggings.
Beanie babes
There’s nothing cuter than a teeny beanie. Keep them feeling cosy and looking the part with an embroidered version (perhaps with a pompom for extra playfulness) they’ll never want to take off. When it comes to the rest of their outfit, you can encourage older kids’ imaginations. A tiny take on the puffer vest offers endless warmth while still allowing for maximum play, and an oversized jumper in a heavy knit will see them prepared for the chill. A printed skirt teamed with socks and boots makes for a mini style moment.
Maximum play
Who says the cool weather needs to dampen the mood? One of the biggest joys of dressing kids is getting imaginative: whether it’s animal print or a dance-inspired look, they’ll revel in playful prints and welcome the chance to wear dress-up-like pieces in the daytime, too.
Colour outside the lines
Let their imaginations run wild with these Imagine That! colouring-in sheets, created especially for David Jones by Anna Zobel – which are ready to print out and bring to life.
