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Affordable Fashions for Your Spring Bunnies

Keep Your Darlings Looking Their Best Without Letting Their Outfits Get the Best of Your Wallet

Dressing up your child in festive spring clothes is tradition in many families. Everyone wants brighter colors and lighter fabrics for their little ones, whether it’s a pastel pink dress or a seersucker suit. But the spring season is not just about celebrating that special day when we wear our Sunday best and go hunting for Easter eggs and chocolates; it’s also about welcoming a season of rebirth and new beginnings. Regardless of your reasons for celebrating the spring holiday, the goal is to keep your darlings looking their best without letting their outfits get the best of your wallet. Get the perfect spring clothes for your children with these helpful tips on spring holiday bargain shopping.

The Early Bird Gets The Worm

Start shopping now! This doesn’t necessarily mean you should buy the first thing you see, but the longer you wait to make a purchase, the more expensive it will get. It’s also a great idea to do some window shopping so that you have an idea of what you’re looking for. Once you have a spring outfit in mind, you can search online retailers and local thrift stores for similar styles at a fraction of the price.

Keep It Simple!

Shop for adaptable styles than can be paired with other items and re-worn throughout the spring and summer seasons. Many parents have the habit of purchasing extravagant dresses with fancy flair and tons of lace—but these items can only be worn on special occasions. Simple skirts and tunic dresses in pastel hues are great for girls and can be worn again throughout the season. Boys look great in khakis and polos, which can be worn alone throughout the warmer seasons and layered over a long sleeve tee during the fall and winter months.

Icky Baby Gathered Neck Tunic Dress

Girl’s Teatime Dress

$39.50
jcrew.com
Girls Sparkle Smocked Tank

Girls Sparkle Smocked Tank

$12.99
gymboree.com
Girls Gathered Park Skirt

Girls Gathered Park Skirt

$29.50
jcrew.com


Ralph Lauren Polo

Ralph Lauren Polo

$35
ralphlauren.com
Boys Argyle Crewneck

Boys Argyle Crewneck

$11.89 - $16.99
target.com
Stain & Wrinkle Resistant Khakis

Stain & Wrinkle Resistant Khakis

$19.13
landsend.com


Accessorize

Since you’re simplifying the look of your children’s spring best, pair their outfits with floral headbands, plaid print ties, canvas hats, and other spring themed accessories. After all, we are not asking you to sacrifice style for the sake of saving money; spring themed accessories can be very inexpensive, and are a great way to add life to a simple outfit.

Sunflower Canvas Sunhat

Sunflower Canvas Sunhat

$10
gymboree.com
Best-Dressed Tie

Best-Dressed Tie

$10.50
gap.com
Girls Cotton Flower Sash

Girls Cotton Flower Sash

$9.99
horchow.com
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