Trend of the week: Dressing your little one

Dressing your family can be child’s play, says Annmarie O’Connor

INSPIRATION

Dressing your little one for play time can often be more practical than recreational. Garden games, hide and seek and jungle gyms require basic affordable fare that will last repeated washes or a sudden growth spurt (whichever comes first) Thankfully, the high street has begun to merge fashion and function with a bevy of cute collections that are both stylish and incredibly price-savvy. Take a look...

STYLE NOTES

¦ Make like Bella Freud with a sassy slogan sweatshirt from Zara.

¦ Parlay those dresses for playtime with added leggings, plimsoles and a sturdy denim jacket.

¦ Brighten up a dull day with a colourful parka. Very Paddington Bear...

¦ Keep it simple. Opt for punchy prints and palettes over snaps, buckles, ribbons and buttons.