Kids’ Dressy and Casual Holiday Looks

With the holidays suddenly upon us (weren’t we just worrying about back to school?) we don’t want to be at a loss for cute outfits for our tikes this year for all those picture-perfect moments. We’ve rounded up a few great holiday looks for boys, girls and babies for you, so you can sit pretty with your wee ones without a hitch.

Click through the thumbnails below to see great outfits for babes, girls and guys for the holidays and those casual, out-and-about days.

Dressy Boy
No grief getting glam with these duds for dudes. The blazer is soft, irritant-free cotton, while the waistcoat shirt and tie are pre-fab ― and fab they are. He’ll secretly love the dressy jeans and cool kicks that pull the whole ensemble together.

Where to buy
(1) Soft Clothing Prep School Blazer, $56 USD. Available at http://www.softclothing.net/products/fall2011; (2) Varsity Rockstar Sneaker $27. Available at www.thechildrensplace.ca; (3) Appaman Carpenter Jeans, $60. Available at www.tykethreads.com; (4) Addaboy Waistcoat Print Tee, $35 Available at www.addaboy.ca; (5) Les Enfantines Removable Grey Unisex Tie Collar, $20. Available at www.claradeparis.com;

Dressy Girl
Oh, she lives for this season, doesn’t she? She’ll be radiant in a very euro capelet in burgundy with a soft and sweet long-sleeve T-shirt underneath. The skirt is awesome in its embellishments and the boots and bow-tie headband give the outfit a certain je ne sais quoi that will have her striking a pose.

Where to buy
Patouche Capelet, $40. Available at www.patouche.ca; (2) Misha Lulu The Dots Long Sleeve, $30. Available at www.flowerheart.ca; (3) Ryder Valley Boot, $33. Available at www.thechildrensplace.ca; (4) Bow Headband, $6. Available at www.thechildrensplace.ca; (5)4 Funky Flavours Three Steps To Heaven Skirt, $50. Available at www.flowerheart.ca;

Dressy Baby
Oh, so thrilling to go beyond the sleepers for an evening and get them into a cute-as-a-button outfit. The cozy sweater will keep them toasty while the bright onesie is a well-known comfort. Soft jeans make for a great urban look, with a beanie to protect newborn noodles and some stylish shoes to thwart Auntie Liz, the toe grabber.

Where to buy
(1) Beba Bean Herringbone Hat Ivory, $18. Available at www.bebabean.com (2) Arsène et les Pipelettes Unisex Ample Cut Jeans, $60. Available at www.claradeparis.com; (3) Beba Bean Knit Hoodie Striped Ivory, $41. Available at www.bebabean.com; (4) Mini Mioche Hope Long Sleeve Onesie, $29. Available at www.minimioche.com; (5) Keep Ramos Plaid Sneaker, $45. Available at www.minimioche.com;

Casual Boy
Out on the town, it’s important to stay toasty yet look cool. He’ll have that covered with a funky Mohawk hat, ice-blue frogskins sunglasses and a leather motorcycle jacket T-shirt that we hope is the extent of that particular rebellion. Add awesome red trousers and a circle scarf and we’ve just created a baby Bond for the next generation.

Where to buy
(1) Moto Vest Tee, $27. Available at http://www.softclothing.net/products/fall2011 (2) Circle Scarf, $26. Available at www.minimioche.com; (3) H&M Trousers, $13. Available at www.hm.com/ca; (4) Oakley Frogskins, $140. Available at www.sportinglife.ca; (5) Knit Mohawk Hat, $13. Available at www.thechildrensplace.ca;

Casual Girl
Her casual and funky outfit would be perfect from Aspen to the Alps with a little Sundance in between. The sweater dress is cozy yet dressy, while the leggings have some wonderful whimsy. A cardigan channels the royal Brit look, while the hat and scarf pull it all together (plus she’ll never know they’re actually keeping her warm, too!).

Where to buy
(1) Knitted Beret with Metallic Threads, $18. Available at www.zara.com; (2) Fair Isle Cardigan, $27. Available at www.thechildrensplace.ca; (3) Fleece Star Scarf, $13. Available at www.gapcanada.com;
(4) H&M Dress, $30. Available at www.hm.com/ca; (5) Joah Love Nora Red Striped Warmer Leggings, $37. Available at www.flowerheart.ca;

Casual Baby
It’s all about layering soft pieces to up the toasty factor without limiting movement. We’re thrilled with these striped leggings, and the cozy cashmere shirt is just what babe’s soft skin needs. A warm vest keeps those vital organs protected, while boot covers keep out the slush. The ever-present topper can stay on indoors and also prevent sweet potato mash from naturally colouring our wee ones wispy locks.

Where to buy
(1) Les Enfantines Grey Unisex Cashmere Sweater, $95. Available at www.claradeparis.com; (2) Livable Leggings, $20 USD. Available at www.hannaandersson.com; (3) Numaé Paris Unisex Faux Fur Sleveless Vest Chocolate, $68. Available at www.claradeparis.com; (4) Westcoast Baby Bamboo Beanie, $13. Available at www.jamtots.com; (5) Stonz Booties in Alien Blue, $45. Available at www.stonzwear.com.