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Summer Outfits for Kids

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Warm weather is here! New styles are shining! These are my top choices for children’s outfits this season. Everything from shorts to dresses to matching sets. Most of my recommendations are things I would personally buy - have already purchase - or p...
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Dresses

Versatile summer dresses in bright patterns!

 
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Self-Portrait blue lace dress - I want one of these in my size!
Self-Portrait Little Girl's & Girl's Butterfly Lace Dress | Saks Fifth Avenue
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Hill House Home garden party dress - picture perfect!
Hill House Home Baby Girl's, Little Girl's & Girl's Tiny Ellie Nap Dress | Saks Fifth Avenue
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Zimmerman ruffled cotton dress in cream - summery pattern - this is on major sale right now an is such a unique, upscale piece!
Zimmermann Baby Girl's, Little Girl's & Girl’s Flip Ruffled Floral Cotton Dress | Saks Fifth Avenue
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Under Armour sleeveless polo dress in sky blue - these are one of my faovrite summer styles this year! Pair it with white converses or white and blue striped Adidas!
Girls 4-8 Under Armour Sleeveless Polo Dress
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Lands End tank dress in lavender space dye - A lightweight and casual look for summer that can be dressed up or down!
Girls 2-20 Lands' End Athletic Active Tank Top Dress in Regular & Plus
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Seashell tie-waist dress in the most amazing shade of blue - the collared top is my favorite part!
Girls' seashell tie-waist shirtdress
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Cute sleeveless dress!
Printed Sleeveless Linen-Blend Shift Dress for Girls | Old Navy
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Generic branded party dresses - I love the simplistic but elegant design of these - the price can't be beat either - as an Amazon Associate I may earn commissions on qualifying purchases!
Girls Solid Color Bow Strappy Sundress
 
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Girls block print tank dress in green with purple flowers - I love the seersucker inspired pattern!
Girls' block-print tank dress
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Tropical print maxi dress - such a unique pattern on the top!
Girls 7-16 Rare Editions Tropical Print Ric Rac Trim Maxi Dress
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St Barth Kika printed dress - I love the bright color and the tropical feel of this one! Would be cute for a pool party or out to dinner on vacation!
Kikka printed dress in blue - Poupette St Barth Kids | Mytheresa
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Generic branded summer dress - it's one of the prettiest pieces I've seen this season - as an Amazon Associate I may earn commissions on qualifying purchases!
Teen Girl Halter Neck Waist Tie Summer Dress
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Polka dot denim dress - this has the cutest buttons!
Polka-dot denim dress in blue - Self Portrait Kids | Mytheresa
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Black and white polka dot henley dress - there are other colors and patterns available, but this one is my top choice!
Printed Short-Sleeve Henley Dress for Girls | Old Navy
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Footwear

Sandals and sneakers - from bargains to bougie!

 
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Adorable blue-striped Adidas - I love that the design is three different shades - seashore vibes for sure!
Samba OG leather sneakers in white - Adidas Originals Kids | Mytheresa
 
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New Balance Kids in forest green - perfect for adventurous kids! They remind me of hiking and exploring outside.
2002R Kids sneakers in green - New Balance Kids | Mytheresa
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Cute canvas sneakers with dark blue hearts!
Canvas sneakers in white - Monnalisa | Mytheresa
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Shiny Low-top sneakers - the colors remind me of sherbert or cotton candy!
Shiny Low-Top Sneakers for Girls | Old Navy
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Chunky faux-leather sandals - holographic - best seller - the price can't be beat on these!
Chunky Faux-Leather Fisherman Sandals for Girls | Old Navy
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Jelly shoes - ballet slipper style - they come in silver glitter or red - vintage vibes - best seller - I loved mine as a kid!
Jelly Lattice Ballet Flats for Girls | Old Navy
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Koala high-tops with white toes - another Etsy find that I love for the summer!
Cute Koala High-Top Canvas Sneakers for Kids- A Fun and Stylish Choice for Boys and Girls- Converse style
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Nike Mixed berry basketball shoes with the koolaid kool man on the lip! These are awesome.
Ja 2 "Mixed Berry" Big Kids' Basketball Shoes
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Shark flip flops - these come in a bunch of different colors - definite beach vibes - what says summer more than the ocean theme?
Flip-Flop Sandals for Kids (Partially Plant-Based) | Old Navy
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Nike Gato sneakers in an awesome shade of blue!
Nike Gato Big Kids' Shoes
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Gray flip flops for kids - versatile footwear - these would match just about anything - lots of other colors are available though!
Flip-Flop Sandals for Kids (Partially Plant-Based) | Old Navy
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Embroidered sunflower converse shoes - Etsy has so many cute custom high-tops!
Embroidered Converse Sunflower and Queen Anne's lace, Converse High Tops Chuck Taylor Embroidered Sunflower, Sunflower Embroidered Converse
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Leggings

You can never have too many leggings - even in the summer!

 
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Rainbow stripe leggings - a great price and I love the neon color down the sides!
Rainbow Stripe Leggings for Girls | Old Navy
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Skirt leggings - imagine pairing this with either of the two white tees I listed! It makes the perfect ensemble for any dance-loving kid! A musical match!
Skirt Leggings for Girls | Old Navy

Matching

Two-piece outfits for kids - from dressy to sporty!

 
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Printed top and skirt set in pink and white - I absolutely love the way the straps are on this one!
Printed cotton top and skirt set in white - Tartine Et Chocolat | Mytheresa
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Carters Bright yellow ruffle tank and jean shorts set! This outfit is a must-have!
Girls 4-8 Carter's Yellow Floral Cold Shoulder Top and Short 2-Piece Set
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Hill House Home matching gingham skirt set - I can't get enough of ocean blues for summer!
Hill House Home Baby Girl's Little Girls & Girls Tiny Paz Set | Saks Fifth Avenue
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These lace trimmed shorts pair perfectly with the tank top also listed!
Lumière shorts in gold - Oseree Kids | Mytheresa
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This cute little tank is to die for - I love the bow tie straps and the golden sand color!
Mytheresa - Oséree Kids Golden Top
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Striped top and pants set - beyond adorable for an afternoon beach walk!
Striped cotton top and pants set in blue - Polo Ralph Lauren Kids | Mytheresa
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Nike floral t-shirt and dri-fit skorts set!
Girls 4-6x Nike Floral T-Shirt & Dri-FIT Skort 2-Piece Set
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Boys matching Nike Dri-fit set - there are lots of different versions of this combo - multiple colors and styles to choose from! My nephews always want dri-fit for summer!
Boys 4-7 Nike Dri-FIT Swoosh Graphic Tee & Shorts Set
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Under Armour sports sets - I've purchased so many of these over the years - they were all my nephew wanted to wear for a while!
Boys 4-7 Under Armour Gradient Logo T-Shirt and Shorts Set
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Shorts

Shorts are summer staples - check out these trendy picks!

 
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Dolphin hem shorts - these come in three packs and there are multiple colors to choose from!
Dolphin-Hem Cheer Shorts 3-Pack for Girls | Old Navy
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High-waisted jean shorts with little hearts down the sides of the leg! I like these because they're a little bit longer!
High-Waisted Frayed-Hem Jean Shorts for Girls | Old Navy
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Mesh baskeball shorts!
Mesh Basketball Shorts for Boys (At Knee) | Old Navy
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Lizard print bermuda shorts in bright blue - a popular sellar!
Lizard printed cotton Bermuda shorts in blue - Mini Rodini | Mytheresa
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Ralph Lauren Newport shorts - these come in navy or khaki and pair well with the turtle tee I listed!
Polo Ralph Lauren Little Boy's & Boy's Cotton Flat Front Shorts | Saks Fifth Avenue
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Above Knee Performance shorts - these come in bright colors or dark colors - I tend to like the darker bottoms and match them with brighter shirts!
Above Knee Performance Shorts for Boys | Old Navy
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Skirts

Skirts and skorts I fell in love with!

 
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Monnalisa jewel-toned ruffle skirt in denim - this piece also has Disney's Stitch on the back pocket area.
x Disney® Stitch denim miniskirt in blue - Monnalisa | Mytheresa
 
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SO fleece skort in gray and blue - this piece can be dressed up or down and is adorable for the warmer weather! SO has budget friendly clothing too!
Girls 6-20 SO® Fleece Skort in Regular & Plus Size
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Swimwear

Bathing suits for girls and boys - bright and bold poolwear! 

 
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Rufflebutts one-piece with cute little flowers and a little bow on back!
RuffleButts Girls Ruffle V-Back One Piece - Coastal Breeze Floral, Size: 6
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Go Coco one-piece in a pastel rainbow design - the side cuts are so cute!
GO COCO Little Girls’ One Piece Cute Beach Swimsuit, Rainbow/Stripe, 4
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I love the entire summer line from Oseree Kids this year and this swimsuit is no exception! There are so many pieces to mix and match, all in the same golden color. Something for every style preference!
OseMini Lumière ruffled swimsuit in gold - Oseree Kids | Mytheresa
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This glittery ombre bikini in bright pink is sure to be a hit and is a tasteful two-piece!
Glitter bikini in pink - Oseree Kids | Mytheresa
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Boys quick-dry drawstring swimshorts - there are at least ten patterns but these are my absolute favorite!
Boys 4-18 Rokka&Rolla Quick Dry Drawstring Swim Trunks with Mesh Lining UPF50+
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UnderArmour swimshorts in matrix green - love the ombre effect!
Boys 8-20 Under Armour Tipped Logo Volley Swim Trunks
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Tees

T-shirts for every occasson!

 
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Love Makes The World Tour tee - punny but also accurate! This is a versatile piece as well - it can be worn with just about anything and still match!
Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt for Girls | Old Navy
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Always Reading graphic tee in lime green - would be adorable with dark jean shorts and a pair of white sneakers with colored laces!
Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt for Girls | Old Navy
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This posh turtle tee would look cute with red or navy shorts and sandals!
Vilebrequin Little Boy's & Boy's Monoï Logo T-Shirt | Saks Fifth Avenue
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LOVE graphic tee in just peachy - which is the perfect color for summer!
Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt for Girls | Old Navy
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Yellow sunshine and flowers tee - I love the bright color - perfect for July and August!
Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt for Girls | Old Navy
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Tie-dye smiley face tee - trendy and on sale!
Dyed printed cotton jersey T-shirt in multicoloured - Molo | Mytheresa
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Blue shark tee  in a neon ombre design - the mixed berry sneakers I listed would go awesome with this!
Boys 4-12 Jumping Beans® Short Sleeve Graphic Tee
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UnderArmour summit tee - adventures await - there's still plenty of summer left! This piece is perfect for the kid who outgrew characters but still likes designs!
Boys 8-20 Under Armour Summit Square Short Sleeve Graphic Tee
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Skateboarding tee in black - perfect for the kid who outgrew character shirts, but also doesn't just want plain old boring tees!
Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt for Boys | Old Navy
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Tops

These are my top picks for girls shirts this season!

 
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How adorable is this Dolce and Gabbana top? The purple color really pops, and the ruffle sleeves and twist front really up the t-shirt game. It's definitely a pricier recommendation, but I couldn't resist sharing it!
DG Majolica sequined cotton T-shirt in purple - Dolce Gabbana Kids | Mytheresa
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Smocked peplum tank top - I love the bright sunshiny color - there's also a white and pink option!
Smocked Peplum Tank Top for Girls | Old Navy
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ROXY Palm print swing tank - love the tropical vibes and bright colors!
Girls 7-16 Roxy Palm Print Swing Tank
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