The Perfect Little Wardrobe: Everything They Actually Need This Season

The Perfect Little Wardrobe: Everything They Actually Need This Season

Ten complete outfits for school, dressing up, weekends, baby and toddler days

Build a complete kids wardrobe for the season with ten head-to-toe outfits: school day looks, dressed-up looks, weekend layers, baby outfits and toddler cold-weather looks, each with a coat, knit, bottom and shoes.

School day outfits: a cream cardigan look for her and a corduroy look for him

Every school week needs two reliable outfits. For her, a beige cable cardigan, a check skirt, velvet ballet flats and a camel puffer all work together in warm neutrals. For him, a fair isle sweater, brown corduroy trousers, suede boots and a houndstooth jacket layer for cold mornings.

School day outfits: a cream cardigan look for her and a corduroy look for him

Dressed up outfits: a cream party look for her and a tailored look for him

Holiday dinners and family photos call for something special. For her, a cream tulle dress, a white wool cardigan, satin ballet flats and a pearl bow headband make a complete look. For him, a checked poplin shirt, tan wool trousers, a velvet blazer and leather brogues dress him up properly.

Dressed up outfits: a cream party look for her and a tailored look for him

Weekend outfits: a puffer look for her and a fleece look for him

Weekends are for playgrounds and long walks. For her, an off-white turtleneck, tan corduroy pants, shearling lined boots and a lavender puffer keep the day warm and easy. For him, a half-zip knit, tan corduroy pants, check sneakers and a plaid fleece jacket cover every kind of outing.

Weekend outfits: a puffer look for her and a fleece look for him

Baby outfits: a smocked dress look and a cable knit coverall look

Baby outfits are simplest when everything is soft. For a girl, a smocked gingham dress, a cashmere cardigan, suede booties and a cashmere beanie make a full outfit. For a boy, a cable knit coverall, a teddy down jacket, leather booties and a check beanie are warm enough for winter walks.

Baby outfits: a smocked dress look and a cable knit coverall look

Toddler cold day outfits: a coat and dress look and a knit and boot look

Toddlers need clothes that handle the cold and still look sweet. For a girl, a double breasted coat, a Peter Pan collar dress, floral tights and velvet flats work through winter. For a boy, a cream knit, brown cotton pants, a brown jacket and leather Chelsea boots do the same.

Toddler cold day outfits: a coat and dress look and a knit and boot look

How to use these outfits

Treat each outfit as a starting point and swap pieces freely, since the colors are chosen to mix. Buy the coat and shoes first, add one knit and one bottom for every day of the week, and the wardrobe is complete for the season.