Kids fashion often tends to repeat adult fashion trends. However, designers across the world understand that kids deserve not only comfortable but also stylish outfits. The materials used to sew fashionable kids clothing and prepare kids accessories are often the same as that is trending in adult fashion magazines.
Spring is the season for family get-togethers. There are numerous occasions that require your child to be camera-ready, like Easter, Mother's Day, weddings, and graduation ceremonies. The key to right styling and no-fuss dressing for children is finding clothing that offers the comfort kids need, and the fashion trends both kids and parents want. Keep up with the research on kids fashion trends for spring so that you can dress your child in style this season. Look for innovative designs. Pull together looks for special occasions because you know how important it is for your kid to look and feel good. Most parents want the best of both worlds for their children—fashionable styles that are fit for all occasions in soft fabrics and comfortable fits that kids enjoy wearing; all this, of course, at a value that parents can appreciate.
This article features popular trends in kids fashion for spring 2016. For girls, there is a large influx of nature inspired graphics. Animals are always a go-to pattern for spring; the favorite humble pets are popular. For boys, it is strong graphic expressions inspired by the love of travel—runways and hand-drawn conversation starters are drawing a lot of attention.
15 The Look For Girls
The look for girls this spring is bright colors with full skirts for twirling. Bold patterns are the go-to style, with everything from botanical prints from botany class to ethereal sea creatures, and colorful butterflies.
14 The Preppy Look For Boys
As featured by designers Gucci Children and Janie and Jack, the preppy look is the thing for boys. Comfortable cotton button down shirts, bow ties or ties, cardigans, and blazers are what will get them noticed this season.
13 Accessories
Accessorizing will be the key to complete your child's look apart from keeping them in great spirits. A simple look will become trendy with the right kind of accessories, so choose wisely. Printed scarves, floral headbands, and hair clips will add a zing to any outfit that your girl is sporting. Your boys will love to dress to the nines with ties or bow ties with printed motifs. You can top this off with a straw hat for boys and a bucket hat for girls.
12 Color
What’s the hottest color? Yellow is quite likely a major contender for the hottest color for kids this season. This bright color, mirroring the sun and brightening up your child's day, will be available in different tones in various collections of children's fashion wear. Pairing yellows with whites will showcase a simple yet stylish daisy theme, and will be fun for your kids playing in the garden on the beautiful sunny days ahead.
11 Chambray
What’s the coolest fabric? One of the most important fabrics in spring 2016 is likely to be chambray. This is a classic one—soft, durable and also passes as workwear. It gives the perfect combination of style and comfort to kids. You can look for chic, tailored styles in this fabric that take the everyday look to a new level.
If your little boy wants to go for a long sleeve chambray shirt, pair it up with a washed chino blazer that is rugged and washed down. Your little girl is sure to be happy and comfortable in a strappy, woven dress that is layered under a washed cotton or denim jacket for cooler evenings.
10 Nature Themes
There is a freshness in the graphics used for girl spring trends with underwater sea creatures, either illustrated or photo real versions being used in abundance. The key images being used are those of jellyfish, coral, seahorses and Koi fish. You can base your purchases on the theme of ethereal magic that focuses on aesthetic looks defining the beauty of nature. Go for zoomed-in flowers, leaves, fruits or even bugs. Girls especially love butterflies with the color palette of citrus. You can also opt for scientific botanical sketches for your baby girl.
9 Narrate Your Story in Style
Storytelling through clothing is a unique trend this season and is open to a number of interpretations. Here you basically go for clothing that tells a tale. You'll find a few scenes played out in the prints, each with its definite style although always illustrated. The color palette recommended for the little characters in their own world is pastel, and this style is sure to enthrall your kids.
8 Travel Diaries
This is one of the strongest expressions in patterns for spring. Clothing based on the theme of travel diaries takes your kid on an adventure. They depict a tour of far away places that your child can imagine visiting, and all the places that they would one day like to travel to. This trend is generally inspired by postage stamps, map prints, and hand-written notes. Boys will love clothing with designer backpacks and other travel essentials on them.
7 Tropical Terrain
There is a moody undercurrent to this theme that is mainly targeted at young boys. The imagery printed on this kind of clothing is usually of hibiscus, florals, tropical birds, palm leaves and the likes. The color palette that you should opt for when purchasing clothing in this style should be muted with minimum saturation.
6 Rainbow Rush
A color palette mirroring the kids' vibrant personalities and their energy is also a hot trend this spring season. You can go for clothing that is inspired by bright, saturated rainbow colors.
Your baby girls will love to show off their sunny side with floral skirts in cheerful combinations of pink, lime, and tangerine. A polo dress with short sleeves in glacier blue dots is sure to make your little girl look very trendy and stylish. For boys, it will be plaid shirts with long or short sleeves in a wide spectrum of bright colors like orange or sail blue that will be a hit this season.
Go for a longer and slimmer fit for your kids, with shorter sleeves that leave a more open armhole for some extra comfort in the spring. Bright and bold colors will be quite hot this season, so don't hesitate pairing fluorescent tops with neutral bottoms to help make your kid's outfit smashing.
5 Maritime Mania
Your kids are sure to step out in style if you dress them cool nautical-inspired fashion outfits. Your little one is likely to be a showstopper in a short-sleeved, full-gathered dress or a circle skirt with bold chain-link prints. A pocket sailor dress with long sleeves, clean lines, and striped patterns will also be an instant hit for girls. If you're on your way to a backyard barbecue or a Sunday brunch, dress your little boy in a striped polo shirt with short sleeves, and shoes with boat patterns for a great look.
4 Lovely Ladybugs
The insect patterns are sure to become popular this spring as they celebrate nature. Apart from the popular butterfly patterns, ladybug patterns are always a favorite among girls. These designs are classically simple. The pattern can be followed on almost anything, including swimwear, casual wear, and accessories. Clothes with insect patterns generally look good in bright, sunny colors.
3 The “Lived-In” Look
Another unique trend this spring is sporting the characteristic crinkle that is hugely popular and a great choice for kids. The fabric's weave allows a lot of air circulation keeping your kids cool on sunny days. Parents can skip ironing and save time as kids enjoy the relaxed, lived-in look of the crinkle fabric. Boys look dapper in a washed blazer that is paired with wrinkled pants or shorts. Girls will love the look of a woven jumper in fresh pink or blue.
2 Fringe Fun
Fringe fun is back and here to stay as a kids fashion trend in spring 2016. Fringe and bright colors will add a stylish edge to all your kids' outfits including swimsuits, casual wear and accessories. Ruffles and tassels combined with fringe will completely create a free flowing silhouette effect for your kid's fashion statement this spring.
1 Sugar Shine
This trend is sure to add a fun element to your child's wardrobe. Delicious sweets featured on patterns will entice the kids to opt for this clothing. You can go for T-shirts with ice cream, candy, or cupcakes printed on them. Your kids will love you for this purchase. Team up the T-shirts with funky accessories, and your kid is ready to groove with their friends.
So, while you may have finished stocking up your own spring wardrobe with the unique warm-weather clothing that suits you best—gingham, fringed duds, and your favorite denim collection—don't forget your little ones. Your favorite pieces from the spring runway can be translated into your kid's daily getups. Your kid might be into florals, or have an easygoing bohemian flair that calls for a rainbow patterned vest, but make sure your kid falls into the best-dressed category at all times. Good style starts at home.