Do you have a child that has grown out of all their old winter clothing essentials? Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with just how much stuff you need to purchase before the temperature takes a dip? Picking up a couple of items is no big deal, but when you’re building a winter wardrobe from scratch it’s wise to have a plan. So, here are some tips that will help you to build your child’s winter wardrobe of essentials.
Begin with a Clothing Inventory
Before you can make your list, it’s important to make a clothing inventory. Even if you only have a couple of items for them that fit and that are appropriate for winter, it will still help and it will mean you don’t need to buy as much.
This can be a little trickier for foster parents who have just welcomed a child into the home. They may not have brought much with them, and if that’s the case, you will truly be starting from scratch. A good tip is to look into whether your UK fostering agency offers any rewards that provide you with offers at popular high street retail shops. Any kind of reward or savings will help and allow you to stretch the budget further.
Make Room for the New Items
If their wardrobe is currently full of winter clothing that they have grown out of, or they won’t wear, then there is no use in keeping it. Embrace the saying, “out with the old, in with the new” and make space for all the new items you’ll be buying.
Pick Up the Basics First – Then Add Personality and Style
The next tip is to focus on the basics. These are the items your child can’t do without during the winter. They may not be exciting pieces, but they are certainly the essentials.
The basics to include in your child’s winter wardrobe are as follows:
- Winter coat or jacket
- Mitts, gloves, scarf and hat
- Waterproof insulated winter boots
- Wellies for the transitional period
- Warm jumpers in neutral colours
- Thermal base layers
- Denim
- Jogging pants
- Dress trousers
- Dress shirt or blouse
As noted, you can then start to bring in personality, style and flair by adding pops of colour, interesting pieces, fun indoor footwear and accessories.
Mixing and Matching Makes Outfit Pairing a Breeze
A tip straight from the experts is to choose a colour palette that can be mixed and matched so that kids aren’t struggling to put together their outfits. This doesn’t mean you can’t ever step outside the colour palette; it’s just meant to anchor the wardrobe and ensure the majority of pieces can be combined seamlessly.
Let the Kids Have a Say
The final tip is to let the kids have a say. They are the ones who need to wear the clothing, so it makes sense to ask for their input on what they like and feel comfortable in.
Using all of these tips and advice will ensure your child has a comfortable, practical and stylish wardrobe in time for the winter weather.
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