Are you experiencing a full circle of emotions along with your children - when holidays were about to start, eagerness was at its peak “When will they start?’ In the middle you were feeling ”When will they get over uff?” and now you are thinking “Why are they coming to an end?” Right? Time to don another role of their personal stylist to decide some cute outfit ideas for school as “First impression is the last impression”. Let’s open my big sack of ideas and tips to make it super fun and easy for you.
Listening to so many rhymes and songs around the first day of school, your girl or boy must be super thrilled to go there as soon as possible
Their first day outfit will speak for them even before they will. So, their outfit ideas for school should be the right mix of fun and functionality giving them that kickstart!
Classic is Timeless
“Whenever confused, wear a classic”- always be my first slogan for everyone. Looking neat and clean from head to toe is traditional and well appreciated. Make sure whatever he/ she is wearing should be well fitted, make them feel like a superpower and most definitely should not hamper their movements.
What can be more classier than a crisp white shirt along with beige chinos for your boy and along with a pleated skirt for your girl. Even a white printed Tee along with a darker coloured like blue shorts for your boy and with a solid coloured skirt for your girl is surely unmissable. Neutral tones like beige, navy, khaki, black, brown, light pinks and blues are the foundation of fashion. Mix up a little classic fun with black/brown suspenders or thin belts, classic black shoes or mary jane shoes will add that last touch to that exemplary back to school outfit idea.
Let’s Trend it Up
Teach our kids to “be bold, be brave..be you!” not just in fashion choices but in everything they do. The first trendy outfit ideas for school are loaded with colour and prints. Encourage them to try colours and prints as I feel it makes their fashion choices even more clearer - they compare, they like, they wear!
Tie and dye is a wonderful outfit idea of summery, coloury and trendy outfit for your girl as well as boy. Boys can try hues of blues, yellows, purples and reds whereas girls can enjoy pink, peaches, mauves and oranges. Mix them all to be more crafty, crazy and colourful! What's say?
From florals to unicorns, peaches to parrots, gamers to football, stars to galaxies - every print tells a story. Let your child narrate this story in their own fashionable way. Mix and match to create a new look every single time. All over printed T-shirt/top along with a plain shorts or an all over printed cord set or floral printed looks so cool and breezy.
Comfort is Calming & Cheerful
Functionality and comfort should be prioritized in “What they wear?” “What do they carry?” “What do they eat?”as they spend most of their day there,
Outfits should be chosen in a way that they can manage themselves or with minimal help - whether it’s going to the washroom or playing on a slide. Too many buttons is too much of a job instead zippers work like magic, too loose or too tight outfits are big no as it restricts their movements and frills or tassels are too much of a hassle.
Elasticated shorts, leggings and skirts along with easy neckline tops should be the primary pick. Slip on dresses or A line sleeveless dresses sets the trend bar high for your girl. Accentuate with cute floral or frilly anti slip socks and your girl is ready to rock.
“Why should girls have all the fun?” hahaha. Slip on chinos, elasticated shorts or track pants everything just works. Blend them with fun printed T shirts and some super cool shoes will do the needful. Happy Anti slip printed socks will lift up the excitement of the first day to school even more.
Suitable to the Seasonal
Outfit ideas for school and tips to accessorize them are ever evolving. Sway their season looks with the right choices from head to toe, accessorize or layer it up according to the season and occasions.
Summer: It is undoubtedly the longest season and needs the maximum attire changes. Cool and lightweight fabrics like 100% hosiery Cotton or French terry are an all time hit! As they just want to eat, play, sleep & repeat!. Play with every colour or try gender neutral colours like green as it will make them look fresh and fun. Shorts and printed tees work effortlessly for both of them.
Monsoon: Try cute outfit ideas for school in this season, avoid whites most of the time and add brighter ones like reds and oranges as it's rainy and gloomy outside. A cap or a hat will solve twin purposes - a statement piece and a rain shield. Pleasing printed raincoats and boots can be an entertaining addition to their wardrobe.
Autumn/pre winters: Weather is just turning to be nice and a little chilly. Right time to layer them up. Switch from shorts to jeans or trousers/ chinos along with full sleeves T-shirts/ tops. Layer up a half sleeve with an open shirt or a thin cardigan. Happy socks will be a good add on during this season.
Winter: Winter changes the mood allowing kids to wear the whole palette from blacks and greys to beige and creams. Put on a dark colour and just top it up with a splash of coloured cardigan/coat, accessorize it with some interesting brooch like bold flowers and fun faces. Very modish yet super classy beret cap is a must try. Last cherry on the top - a scarf or a muffler, keeping them cozy and stylish at the same time.
Tips to dress them from head to toe, follow and dress them on a go!! I am loving my rhyming side..haha
Light all the way - light colours, light weight fabrics and even lighter bags especially in summers as it just makes them tired and sweaty
Capping off the day in style - A cap in any season makes your child look confident, vibrant and saves them from sun, rain and chilly winds.
Fun socks make happy feet- With a change of season from summers to winters, happy socks are a great introduction to their outfits adding colour punch and safety at the same time.
Sling it up - Slings and satchels are another way to add a lot of drama to their everyday looks. All over sequence bags to bright patchy ones, a must have. Just put it on their shoulder and let them flaunt and enjoy all the attention.
Just layer do not care - Layer them up as season shifts, trendy raincoats for monsoons, colourful printed layers for amazing autumn and then layer, layer, layer as winter is here.
Mix up & Match u: Play mixing and matching games with them - Pick the bottom and let them pick an upper of their choice. Try it, it's too much fun…be ready for some tantrums!
Do it just do it!
Though the full form DIY is “Do it yourself ” but I decoded it as “Do it with your young ones”
This can be a game changer as you can really discover your child’s fashionable side. Following my 3R’s - REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE let’s create something new. DIY outfit ideas are endless - swanky T-shirt dress, a cute crop top or girly hairbands and for your up-to-date boys an oversized tee, long shorts or cool carry pouches.
But I chose cord sets as they are a sensation these days in kids regardless of a boy or a girl. Let's design a fun tied dyed cord set with a pinch of your taste and pinch of theirs.
Material required
REUSE a lightly used light coloured T-shirt and shorts set
REDUCE the hassle, time consumption and waste t buy a new one
RECYCLE it to design a super stylish cord set
I have added another R to it
READY to look ravishing and radiant…..what do you think?
Cold dyeing sachets like red, yellow, light green
Dye fixer
spray / nozzle bottles
Gloves and masks
Big plastic tub and loads of salt
Thick tying Cotton thread
Plastic bags
Instruction: It's super easy, just be patient. So,let's get started
Use cold dyes as kids will be handling the dyes along with gloves and masks.
Dip and soak the light cord set completely in cold water
Wear gloves, mask and now mix yellow colour dye of your choice in a nozzle bottle.
Spray the first colour is done and dry it up, tie the portion you want to keep as yellow with the help of plastic bags and thick cotton thread
After tying spray the next light green colour
Similarly do the last red colour
Let it dry a bit and dip it in the mixture of water and fixer in equal ratio
After the fixing process, dip it into a bucket with salt and water to avoid bleeding later.
Your kids will love their creative side and I can assure you will be open to try new such DIY activities every now and then.
Access the Accessories!
Let them play with accessories to express their unique personal style. It adds versatility to your outfit - style and restyle the same outfit in different ways just by adding different accessories to stand out. Statement pieces to subtle yet trendy accessories encourage them to try more.
Bold brooches like big flowers, flying superheroes, football or club batches all these accessories build on the look of your child.
Chunky hairbands and glittery bows for your girl as it raises their style quotient.
Classical add ons like suspenders and belts over any outfit also breaks the monotony and lifts up the mood
Summery hats and winter caps like berets even elevate their ordinary look instantly.
Colourful trend setting kids watches will also boost their confidence as well their look.
I can go on and on but the most important accessory is their confidence and attitude! Right mommies?
You Slay Your Way
We as a mother might think that they are too young to have their individuality but trust me everyone is born with it. Just shape it up to have a distinctive style and personality. Cheer for them on their righteous choices and help them out in their wrong moves.
Let them explore their likes & dislikes, wants & needs and their moods & styles.
I will share some super cool tips to embrace their personal touches to every outfit they like but it might be completely different for your little fashionista
Personalized embroidered initials over their formal wear shirts or party suits/gowns
Cool customized printed names over the T-shirt or top
Their bag packs or sling bags to have their name key chains hanging over them
Shirt can be of any colour with their favourite colour bow tie
Most watched characters printed sets like batman or power girls
Most cherished hair accessory can be coupled together
Small touches like brooches or belts will speak volumes about them
Parental Partnership
Being a parent myself I strongly feel and recommend that the involvement of parents in “what to wear and how to wear?” should be least. We should be silently present till the time we are actually called for. We probably don't realize but such minor everyday decisions are a stepping stone towards their overall personality development. Let them experiment and find out as sometimes they might take your suggestions as interference or criticism.
I am still sharing some suggestions for the parents who will like to be actively involved in their kids choices
Awareness of the general norms of dressing up
Respect the dress code rules and regulation to be followed if any
Educate them about seasons and expected colour palettes to be followed
Upskill their knowledge about widely accepted colour combos
Set general dressing up boundaries - what is acceptable and what is not
Talking about boundaries, go to any length when it comes to the safety of your children. Winding up this write up, let your kid be his/her own boss and decide their outfit ideas for school. Be it a classic or a trend setter but a right balance of fun and functionality as let’s not forget they are children.
Now opening my big sack of tips and outstanding outfit ideas. I feel like a Santa ….ho ho ho
For our beaming boy,
Classic Choice: A beige slip on chino pants along with a light blue tucked in plain shirt or T-shirt. Top it up with cool printed suspenders along with clean black shoes. This sounds old school but haven’t you heard - “Old is Gold”
Trendy Trendsetter: “Sky is the limit here” Mix and match a plain light yellow T-shirt along with a fun tropical printed shorts. Add it up with a cool slip on shoe, cane sun hat and your boy is ready to rule
Now, for our graceful girls.
Classic Choice: A pink and light blue floral dress along with a classic big bow hairband and pink ballerinas. Let her enjoy all the attention as I am assuring you that she will look like a fairy.
Trendy Trendsetter: Let's make it even more fun!! Get a red tutu skirt legging (the legging which has a skirt attached over it) along with a fun hearts printed top. She will look like a model.
Try these or any other outfits of your choice don’t forget two words - Fun and Functionality. Bbye for now.
FAQS
Are there any kinds of buttons which kids can work with?
Can young kids wear shirts while dressing formally?
Can a girl child wear a shirt? If yes can you suggest some ideas?
Is it stylish to wear shorts with a Shirt as an outfit idea for school?
Absolutely, Wearing a printed shirt along with plain shorts or vice versa will surely suit your boy.
Which colour should be preferred as my son has a wheatish complexion?
Wheatish complexion is very common and trust me any and every colour will suit your boy.
Which colour should I prefer for my boy for a day wedding?
Any light colour can be worn to a day wedding. Try light blue tee with darker chinos.
Can you help me with - how to make a floral brooch for my girl?
Either cut out a lot of petals from felt fabric and sew them together with some beads in the middle. Paste a safety pin at the back using felt patch and your beautiful brooch is ready.
I love your 4R’s, can it be used other than outfit ideas?
My 4R’s can be used to create anything new. Outfits, pouches, stuff toys and many more.
Instead of cold dyes, can I use fabric paints?
Surely, you can create a hand painted garment instead of tied and dyed one.
Are suspenders really helpful and stylish?
Suspenders are a must have for both boy or girl as it can be worn with almost anything and it looks super stylish.
Should we change our colour choices, as kids learn from us?
Not at all, just keep introducing them to new colours on a regular basis. Trust me they will eventually figure out what they like or dislike.
Instead of one thick layer, can I put two thin layers to add more fun to the outfit?
Sounds like a superb idea! A bright plain cardigan over darker toned full sleeves T-shirt and a checkered muffler around his neck..wow.
Which side should the beret cap be tilted while wearing?
It's not necessary to tilt the beret but if you want to it should be tilted to the right hand side of the person wearing it.
Which is the most acceptable colour combo for a boy in summers?
Any light colours are most acceptable as it keeps them cool and less sweaty all day long.
Can a boy wear orange colour? Or is it too girly?
There is colour only for girls. Any and every colour can be worn by both girls as well as boys. Colours like orange should be paired well so that it looks nice instead of gaudy.
What should be the ideal length of a girl child skirt?
There is no ideal length as such. Whatever your daughter can carry easily but in my opinion keep it till the knee so, that she can be herself without getting conscious around people.
