Kids Posh Togs

As 2012 is a leap year, there are set to be increased numbers of couples tying the knot this year with many brides-to-be already planning their perfect day.

One of the bride’s jobs to do is to choose her own dress and those of her attendants.  This lovely ivory-coloured dress is suitable for the younger attendants and would work very well to contrast with any colour scheme worn by the older bridesmaids and pageboys.

The organza and satin dress has a wide satin sash around the waist with a large satin bow topped with a diamante brooch.  Falling to just above the ankle, this dress has a semi-opaque organza edge to the bodice under which is a fitted satin top and then the long flowing loosely gathered skirt.

Pretty shoes or sandals and a simple headpiece are all the accessories that are required to complete.

This pretty green flowergirl dress would make a perfect choice for a Spring wedding.

Made from 100% silk chiffon it is just the thing of little girl’s dreams.  The soft and floaty skirt falls to the calf and has a double lining with a tulle petticoat to give some volume.  It has been gently gathered around the waist and is attached to a fitted bodice with a beautiful sash and bow.  The dress has a simple round neck and is sleeveless.

Available in sizes from 2-3 to 7-8 years only, although alternative designs in the same colour can be purchased for older girls.

If you were lucky enough to receive a proposal over the festive season or new year, you will be enjoying the excitement of planning the big day and deciding on exactly how you will want it to run to make it truly special for you and your intended.  When it comes to clothing for your attendants, this waistcoat, cravat, trousers and shirt set for the pageboys will be all you will need (except the shoes) to have them looking smart for the event.

This deep burgundy coloured embroidered waistcoat and matching cravat is a great rich colour for weddings as it is easy to choose flowers that will match the theme and also your female attendants dresses.  For the smallest flowergirls perhaps you may choose white or ivory dresses with a touch of burgundy for a sash around the waist?  However, if burgundy is not your choice, this set is also available in plenty of other colours.

Who doesn’t love baby boys dressed in sailor suits?  This charming outfit from Little Darlings is perfect for christenings, naming ceremonies, weddings or other formal occasions. 

A classic design, this version is made from pale blue 100% pure silk and has white trims around the sleeves, collar and pillbox hat.  Alternatively you may choose a sharp white version with navy trims.

The sailor suit is available in a number of sizes to fit boys between the ages of 3 months to 4 years.

No matter what he normally wears, there won’t be a boy out there who wouldn’t look smart wearing a long black tailcoat and grey pinstripe trousers.  There is something about the elegant long shape and the formal look that makes it hardly surprising that so many people choose this type of jacket for their formal wedding outfit.

The jacket has a fitted shape with a single button fastening at the front with a deep vent opening at the back, and looks great with a winged collar white shirt with contrasting cravat tie and matching waistcoat.

If you are choosing outfits for your own wedding, you will be pleased to know that this black tailcoat is available in a wide range of sizes to fit babies from 6-9 months right through to strapping 16 year old teenagers, so you should be able to dress your wedding party in matching outfits.

A range of shirts, waistcoats, cravats and shoes as well as bridesmaid dresses and accessories are also available.

Every bride wants to feel like a princess on her big day and it is hardly surprising that only days after the beautiful wedding of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton, we have seen a surge in searches for bridesmaid and pageboys outfits.  Whether the royal wedding has prompted some proposals, or brides-to-be having been waiting for the event before choosing their own outfits isn’t clear.  However, if you are in the position of being busy choosing bridal outfits, you may wish to take a look at the beautiful dresses available for small bridesmaid from Nicki MacFarlane – designer of the elegant dresses worn by the bridesmaids at the royal wedding of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

This ivory silk dupion and polkadot tule dress and sash is just one of the beautifully elegant dresses you can choose from.  As each dress is made to order, please allow 6-8 weeks.  There are 9 colours to choose from for the sash, but we’re guessing the colour scheme chosen by the new Duchess of Cambridge may be a popular choice this year!

Perfect for weddings and other formal occasions, this luxury Italian-made grey suit for boys is also available in ivory and is available in sizes from 3 months to 4 years.

The set comprises of a grey single-breasted  jacket with cream pinstripes, a vent opening at the back and plain elbow patches.  A semi-elasticated waist ensures the trousers have a better fit and being plain grey, they contrast nicely with the jacket.  The velcro fastening tie is made from the same fabric as the trousers and goes well with the pale blue long-sleeved shirt that also accompanies the set, making a full outfit that your son will look really smart wearing.

We’ve now hit the season for weddings and christenings so naturally the search for outfits and accessories on Kids Posh Togs has increased accordingly.  If your baby’s christening is coming up and he or she is going to be wearing a traditional style gown or robe, have you considered adding a long petticoat such as this one to wear underneath?

If your gown is slightly lacy and see-through, a petticoat underneath is a must, but one such as this with the tiered levels of tulle will add volume to the gown.  Think of it like lining on your curtains – they always hang better and look more professionally finished when lined, so the same will apply with your baby’s christening outfit.

The traditional English Victorian style sailor suit is always a popular choice for a baby’s christening outfit.  This suit from Little Darlings, is made from pale blue 100% silk that has been edged in an ivory coloured ribbon piping.

Comprising of a short-sleeve shirt with matching dungarees which can be worn under the shirt (as is in the image) to form a shirt and trouser set, or worn above the shirt for a different look more suitable perhaps for younger children.  A matching hat accompanies the set for a complete outfit.

The suit is also suitable for weddings or other special occasions.

With lots of people opting for luxury weddings in far off shores at the moment, the classic black or dark grey pinstripe suit for your pageboys doesn’t seem quite right.  No wonder then, that many people are opting for their wedding party to wear either a white or beige suit like the one above – here at Kids Posh Togs, we have a steady stream of shoppers looking for suit items.  At the luxury end of the market, we are delighted to bring you this two-piece suit from Paul Smith (shown here with the classic Paul Smith stripe shirt).

The classic styling of this suit is perfect for formal occasions, and the blend of cotton and polyester means it is suitable for machine washing too (at a low temperature).  What we love about this suit is the versatility.  Perfect worn together as a suit, both the trousers and the jacket look equally great when worn as separates with other items after the formal event is over.

One of our favourite stores featured on Kids Posh Togs is Alex and Alexa and we are delighted to inform you of their fabulous competition in which you can win a collection of gorgeous designer clothing for your son or daughter, as featured in the ‘Pack your Bags’ holiday section of the look book (page 10 – 15). 

 These capsule holiday wardrobes are all your child will  need for a summer getaway, from swimwear and sunnies to a cotton robe and cool tees, worth over £500.   All the items are from renowned Alex and Alexa designers such as Burberry, Roberto Cavalli and D&G Junior, and cater for either boy or girl aged 2 – 12 years.

Click the link below for access to the website for the whole range of clothing available and hit the Facebook link for more information about the competition and your chance to win.

AlexandAlexa Giveaway! Enter to WIN 10 Luxury Holiday Pieces worth over £500!

The image below shows you a glimpse of the new clothing featured for New York fashion week, but it represents just a snapshot of the luxury brands and designs available in Spring / Summer 2011 for your child.

Whilst there are plenty of decent suits around for boys that are suitable for weddings and other special occasions, it is harder to find the traditional morning suit.  Therefore this suit is a great find.  Not only does it consist of 4 pieces making it a complete outfit, but it is an affordable price too and comes in sizes from 1 year through to 16.

As with conventional morning suits, the jacket is in plain dark grey whilst the trousers are in a black and grey pinstripe.  Also included in this set is an ivory coloured waistcoat with a subtle silver leaf pattern and a matching cravat.  As mentioned above, this set is available in a wide range of sizes so all the boys in your wedding party can be decked out in style.