The transition from winter to spring and from summer to fall are the most difficult times to choose clothes in the morning. No matter how closely we check the weather forecast, we never know for sure what temperature we're going to encounter. Factors such as temperature changes, breezes, or the early evening make it necessary to consider dressing in different layers. The task becomes even more complicated when we think about what to wear for our children, since as mothers, we don't want them to be cold when they leave the house in the morning to go to school or daycare, nor hot during the main hours of the day, when they go out to the playground during recess or when we take them for a walk in the park.
For this reason, we at Doña Carmen felt it necessary to dedicate a post to this issue. Today we bring you some tips on how to dress children for the transitional season.
First and foremost, we must consider our children's comfort without sacrificing the style we love. The clothes we put on them should be easy to put on and take off, especially if they're at school or daycare and we're not there to help them with the task. Therefore, we should opt for practical clothing such as cardigans—without too many buttons—or sweaters paired with long-sleeved shirts made of a fine fabric. At Doña Carmen, we love combining these types of garments to create the cutest looks for little ones. In the preview of the new season, you can find jackets like the Viras model, which we suggest pairing with the ribbed wool rompers to create the perfect outfit.
For girls, on the other hand, items like little dresses or skirts can be the perfect piece for this time of year without sacrificing the latest children's fashion trends. Simply following the same advice of adding a jacket to the outfit can turn a spring-summer dress into the perfect transitional ally. Also, if the day is very cool, we can add fishnet tights or tights to the outfit to protect our little ones' legs without overheating them during the hottest hours of the day. Check out how well the Zahira dress looks paired with Condor fishnet tights. We can also add any knit jacket to this combination to finish off the outfit.
If you have a newborn, we can opt for long-sleeved onesies made of a lightweight fabric like cotton so their skin can breathe and stay protected during the coldest hours of the day. On the other hand, baby rompers can be another alternative for the little ones in the house, always accompanied by the accessories we've already mentioned in this post. For daily walks, we can include a light shawl in their stroller in case we're surprised by a sudden drop in temperature.
As we've seen, it's possible to survive this time of year without sacrificing style. We just need to add a few simple accessories to help our little ones stand out despite the chaotic weather. In fact, we can view the mid-season as an opportunity to start wearing the new spring-summer clothes and filling their wardrobe with color before the arrival of spring.
Did you enjoy this post on how to dress children for the transitional season? Do you have any tips for this season? Let us know in the comments.