I’ve received a number of requests for posts on warm weather wardrobes for our minis, so I thought I’d share a roundup of items on mini’s wishlist/a couple of sources for amazing kids’ finds, including the darling pajamas from Petite Plume, shown above.
Mini Footwear.
+My strategy is usually to buy two pairs of dress shoes in neutral colors like white or beige/taupe/ivory. Don’t discount beige/taupe situation! It might sound “old” or “mature” for a baby but it looks super classy, and you can always snag a coordinating bow and add the shoes and bow to a solid-colored dress to make it work. Last year, mini wore this pair of pram shoes from La Coqueta quite a bit. This year, I bought her a pair of Elephantitos in white, and I’m torn between these in ivory or these in red. (These would work for little boys, too — Prince George wore them recently with knee socks!)
+Speaking of socks, my go-to brands for mini’s hosiery are Condor for knee socks (love the ones with bows and pom poms! << thanks to a reader for recommending this brand a few months back!) and Jefferies for turn cuff and eyelet-trimmed styles. I also like Jefferies’ cable knit tights — mini has a number of pairs in white.
+I bought mini a pair of Saltwater sandals for the trip to Naples, but never actually ended up putting them on her; it was hot and she didn’t need anything on her feet since we were mainly at home/at the pool.
+Mini also owns a pair of Freshly Picked mocs and Tom’s crib shoes in pink that I throw on for more casual dates — I assume she’ll wear these more often now that it’s getting too warm for her Donsje lamb booties, which I DIE OVER.
Mini Swimwear.
+I have a couple of Sal E Pimenta swimsuits for mini — their prints and cuts are TOO MUCH. I just die. D.I.E. I mean…THIS! To get the look for less, check out some of these prints/patterns from Carter’s, like the two-tone pink one with ruffles or the flamingo one. Adorable!
+I would also love one of these Minnow Swim suits for mini — so classic and darling! Or how about this coordinating swimsuit + towel situation?!
+For boys, I like these, these, or these.
+For coverups, I have my eye on this spendy bow-bedecked style and this classic striped variation (love that it has a hood!). OR one of these fun printed kurtas from RRR. I also love this gender-neutral shark printed one!
Mini Outerwear.
+During these transition-to-summer months, I find mini’s Petit Bateau raincoat coming in handy. It’s the perfect weight for a cooler evening, with the added bonus of doubling for inclement weather. I also love this darling cherry-print style! Get the look for less with this classic yellow slicker or this printed Patagonia.
+In general, my strategy for buying clothes for mini is to stock up at the end of each season for the following year. I mean, how cute is this Patagonia coat, now on sale?!
Mini Everyday Wear.
+Every baby needs a PixieLily sunsuit! I love the retro styling of this brand. (A couple of their cherry-print pieces from last season are on sale here!)
+One-pieces can simplify life: consider this bubble or this romper or this floral-print bubble — too much. LOVE. And for boys: THIS.
+Overalls or jumpers (<<on super sale!) layered over pima cotton bodysuits (<<I own this in multiples!)
Mini Special Occasion Wear.
+I love sailor-inspired dresses — this one is on my list, with an oversized white bow.
+This country club-ready collared dress (<< on sale!)
+This petal-trim dress (to die!) from one of my favorite baby brands — or this one by the same brand for boys.
+I’ve purchased a handful of pieces from La Coqueta over the past year and they’re stunning. I love these sets in particular.
Mini Sleepwear.
+A fresh summer print like these berries or these lemons!
+I got mini a pair of these in stark white and am obsessed. Nothing cuter than a Gerber baby in all white!
+Petite Plume does traditional suiting pajamas THE BEST (shown at top!)
P.S. Eurobaby inspo and Dixie baby inspo! Some of the links may be outdated, but there are some additional online boutiques/brands for babies that may be up your alley!
As always, you have so many great ideas for baby attire! I’m becoming a first-time aunt in September and am SO excited — will be sure to check these posts for gift ideas!
🙂 🙂 🙂
Query for you: Have you started thinking about Easter apparel? My daughter will be 10 months, and fortunately I scooped up a pink dress with a smocked bunny last summer. BUT: I’m thinking she needs a sweet white bonnet. Not too intense like the Beaufort Bonnet traditional ones, but something simpler to cover my baby’s little chicken hair. Thoughts?
Yes! My mini post next week will be Easter attire-oriented. I’ll take some time to track down some bonnet options 🙂 xoxo
I love these posts! I’m becoming an aunt in September, and I can’t stop looking at baby clothes (among other things) for my future niece/nephew. All of the dresses are so darling!
What an exciting time!!! It’s SO fun to be the aunt 🙂 I love spoiling my nephews and niece. But beware: it’s a dark hole…I could spend hours tracking down clothes and gifts for them! xo
All of these choices are so lovely and so perfect… I’m very happy that you included some boy choices, but my wallet definitely is not 😉
Hehe — I have a bunch of girlfriends with boys around mini’s age, and at their urging, I’ve been trying to include more boy options! xoxo
I would leave to read a post where you documented the outfits that you and mini wore over several days or a week. I love your recommendations for baby clothes! Also would be interesting to see what you actually wear on a day to day basis 🙂
Love! Great idea. I will do this! xo