WHAT TO WEAR

What to wear is such a personal thing that I am always reluctant to comment. Wear what ever makes you happy and shows the real you. All in black and all in white can be beautiful but to bring out your true personalities the best rule is be true to yourself and your families style.  There are a few  "what NOT to wear" rules.  These are mainly because they do not photograph well.  No character shirts, big logos, stained or wrinkled clothes (those last two are for the high school boys). On older kids and adults I would avoid shorts.  I'm not a fan of stiff formal clothes that are uncomfortable. Kids don't have fun when they are uncomfortable. When in a group, it is best to stay in the same tones. You do not have to match but avoid contrasting colors and tones.  The lightest color in the photo will draw your eye to it first. Somewhere in my travels I found this great list of shopping options and after shopping through them I think they are a perfect sources for shopping and inspiration. Keep in mind you want to keep the focus on the child and his/her personality. If that is a pair of jeans and a plain white T or a frilly Cinderella dress it's up to you.

The short list . . .

best modern classic . . . http://www.janieandjack.com best modern trendy . . . http://www.bodenusa.com best Euro style . . . http://www.achildscloset.com/ best traditional . . . http://www.olivejuicekids.com

modern classic

http://www.hannaandersson.com http://www.gapkids.com http://www.oldnavy.com http://www.talbots.com http://www.gymboree.com http://www.jcrew.com/crewcuts_home.jhtml http://www.janieandjack.com/index.jsp http://www.lillypulitzer.com/

modern trendy

http://www.jenjenkids.com/ http://www.bodenusa.com http://www.izzyandash.com http://www.teacollection.com http://www.shopgenes.com http://www.garnethill.com http://www.gingerbreadmonkeys.com http://www.artebebe.com

shoes (sources for Primigi, Umi, and more!)

http://www.zappos.com http://www.vincentshoestore.us/ http://www.piperlime.com http://www.shoebuy.com http://www.striderite.com http://www.rileyroos.com/ http://www.heatherstreasurebox.com/ http://www.pediped.com http://www.livieandluca.com http://www.robeez.com/ http://www.bestfootforwardllc.com

hats, tights, cute tees, and other fanciful accessories

http://www.littlemissmatched.com/ http://www.trumpette.com http://www.babylegs.net/ http://www.thebelovedchild.com http://www.lafolieknits.com http://www.charleekatz.com/ http://www.wiggystudio.com/ http://www.kitsel.com http://www.ellabeebaby.com http://www.tinyrevolutionary.com http://www.littleuni.com/ http://www.prissypoofs.com http://www.peas-on-earth.com