Dresses For Little Kids

Tips to Fashion an Inspiring Dress-Up Collection

Playing dress-up is a surefire way to make a kid’s day. It’s amazing to watch a child’s persona transform and imagination come to life when you hand them even one new accessory to incorporate into playtime. Compiling a dress-up collection for your children is a great way to encourage independent play and build their confidence, and it affords them an expansive gateway into some good, old-fashioned and unplugged fun. So invest in a garment rack or clean out an old chest, and use these tips to create an inspiring wardrobe of endless possibilities.

1. Shop Your Closet and Ask Family Members to Do the Same

Your very own closet contains a gold mine of dress-up clothes. Sift through your hangars and dresser drawers, looking at each item with the curious eyes of a child. Dad’s old white button-down shirt would make a perfect chef’s uniform or doctor’s lab coat. Mom’s outdated evening gowns or bridesmaid dresses and long forgotten silk or satin bathrobes are waiting to make a comeback from the 80’s to see the light of day again as the regal garments of a queen or princess. Odds are, everyone in your family could donate several clothing items from their closets as well to jumpstart your child’s dress-up collection. You’d be surprised how an old purse from grandma or grandpa’s retired bow tie could unleash hours of fun.

2. Accessorize at the Dollar Store and Party Stores

Give your kiddo a five dollar bill and let him/her pick five accessories to complement the outfits in his/her dress-up collection. Dollar and party stores are chock-full of fun play items that will give that added zing to any ensemble. Feather boas, eye patches, wands, swords, fairy wings, tiaras and pirate hats can turn even a “regular” outfit into something special.

3. All the World’s a Stage

Getting ready to put that dance recital get-up or school play costume into garage storage for posterity? Not so fast! Add that sequined leotard and that crazy ladybug getup to the mix for everyday dress-up fun. Even slightly outgrown uniforms from dance class can join in the rotation for impromptu ballet performances in the living room. A simple tutu can elevate any outfit into an event worthy of an encore.

4. Restaurant Supply Stores

They may be a bit oversized (unless you’re lucky enough to find kids’ sizes), but the next time you’re at the restaurant supply store, stock up with an apron, a chef’s hat, and an oven mitt. There’s something about kids and their inherent love for playing ‘restaurant,’ and promoting a tyke to chef will really make him feel special.

5. Bring Out of Season Clothing & Gear Out of Storage

We’re not saying your tot should don a down parka in 100 degree weather, but toss a few out of season accessories into a dress-up box and imaginations will really thaw out. Mittens and gloves, snow hats, swimsuits and snorkeling gear…get your money’s worth by making them available to your kid no matter the season.

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