All the Things Needed to Refresh Your Little One’s Wardrobe for Spring

They’ll charm everyone on the playground.

No wardrobe turns over as quickly as a child’s. A change of season means dressing for new temperatures but also new sizes—as winter ends, shopping for spring clothes for kids begins. But this year, not only have the seasons changed, at long last, our country is taking steps towards reemergence. It’s been a while since you were out and about with your little one, or perhaps you’re showing your baby the world for the very first time. In either case, they deserve a very great outfit for their grand debut.

Dress them in cheery prints; we like a sunny palm tree-splashed design from Stella McCartney or a pineapple-laden romper from Paz Rodriguez. On their feet, Hunter’s classic yellow rain boot comes in a kid-friendly size, as does a pair of Vejas. (Both lend themselves to a Mommy-and-me moment, should you desire.) Going somewhere extra special? They’re going to need something with some pint-sized polish. Maison Me Lilly’s ruffled blouse will lend a lovely flare and, for the boys, a gingham and short set will do the trick. They’ll also need clothes to sit poolside, or if they’re swimming, in the water. For this, J.Crew’s floral ruffled rashguard is too precious. 

Our edit of spring clothes for kids boasts playful prints, punchy colors, and lasting accessories sure to charm everyone on the playground.

Happy Prints

Celebrate the season with cheerful prints.

Maison Me Daria dress in white flower pots

$56MAISONETTEShop Now

Paz Rodriguez Tulum romper

$74LAND OF BÉBÉShop Now

Stella McCartney Kids organic cotton palm tree T-shirt

$60SMALLABLEShop Now

Bonpoint Sea Monsters sweatshirt

$170BONPOINTShop Now

Zara plush palm tree drawstring shorts

$16ZARAShop Now

1212 the Daily legging

$28SHOP 1212Shop Now

Best Foot Forward

Put a spring in their step with bright kicks and playful rain boots.

Zara technical sandals

$30ZARAShop Now

Ten Little everyday original sneakers

$39TEN LITTLEShop Now

Hunter First Classic waterproof rain boots

$58NORDSTROMShop Now

Veja Esplar lace-up sneakers

$90SAKS FIFTH AVENUEShop Now

Native Shoes Jefferson water-friendly slip-on sneakers

$35NORDSTROMShop Now

Cienta sneakers in washed denim

$39ZAPPOSShop Now

Layering

The key to transitional weather? Light layers.

Gap toddler jersey-lined raincoat

$50$34GAPShop Now

Kuling pink flower Manchester recycled rain jacket

$56$42MELIJOEShop Now

Maison Me Très Bien sweatshirt in deep sage

$44MAISONETTEShop Now

Mori mini sweater

$34MORIShop Now

The Tot x Levi's personalized denim jacket

$225THE TOTShop Now

Patagonia windproof and water-resistant down vest

$79NORDSTROMShop Now

The Classics

Embrace this wardrobe staple, no matter their age.

Kule the Charley T-shirt in white and poppy

$55KULEShop Now

Stella McCartney Kids organic cotton Hope T-shirt

$60SMALLABLEShop Now

Janie & Jack striped pocket slub T-shirt

$24JANIE & JACKShop Now

H&M T-shirt, pack of three

$15H&MShop Now

Makié animal T-shirt

$48MAKIEShop Now

Maison Me Ezra graphic helicopter T-shirt

$26MAISONETTEShop Now

Color

Embrace spring with bright and bold colors.

Boden overalls dress in rainbow stripe

$59BODENShop Now

Stella McCartney Kids organic cotton striped T-shirt in pink

$60SMALLABLEShop Now

Bonton organic cotton Spiaggia t-shirt

$60SMALLABLEShop Now

Primary heathered striped henley

$18PRIMARYShop Now

Boden Essential sweatshort

$28BODENShop Now

Pacific Rainbow swim trunks

$68MAISONETTEShop Now

For Special Occasions

Elevate occasionwear with dreamy florals, delicate smocking, and pastel linens in the cutest of cuts.

Maison Me Lily ruffle-collar blouse in pink floral

$38MAISONETTEShop Now

La Coqueta peach Manzanilla dress

$125LA COQUETAShop Now

Il Gufo gingham shirt and shorts set

$167MELIJOEShop Now

La Coqueta blue Lago collar shirt

$65LA COQUETAShop Now

Oso & Me Nora chambray dress

$128OSO & MEShop Now

Zara floral embroidery shirt

$26ZARAShop Now

Swim & Sun

Sun’s out! Get your little one beach-ready.

J.Crew Minnow ruffle-sleeve rash guard one-piece

$68$64J. CREWShop Now

Jacadi toddler two-piece UV protection swimsuit

$59JACADIShop Now

Janie & Jack striped swim trunks

$36$30JANIE & JACKShop Now

1212 drawstring swim trunks

$561212Shop Now

Zara fruit swim shorts

$20ZARAShop Now

Petit Bateau Mick bathing shorts

$36SMALLABLEShop Now

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Rickie De Sole