It’s cool to be a kid again because overalls, Mary Janes and hairbands are back

Date February 17, 2016

childrens trends for adults — Photography by Team Peter Stigter

Every designer denim brand is suddenly selling overalls. Jeremy Scott is decorating dresses, bags, sweaters and phone cases (pretty much anything else he can get his hands on) with cartoon characters. Alessandro Michele’s quirky mixed up prints are welcoming a whole host of young buyers to Gucci stores worldwide. The kiddie has gone chic.

But really, when was the last time you wore a peter pan collared dress? Mary Janes? A pretty hairband? Kids have their own fashion codes and there are certain details, pieces and prints that have always been associated with childhood – until now. The big bows, pinafores (remember those!), sailor-stripe lapels and onesies that resurfaced for spring are a far cry from OshKosh. Instead, they’ve been reimagined with luxe treatments like pastel gauze, leather smocking and in the case of Saint Laurent’s $1,600 denim overalls, a very adult price tag.

Check out the best grown up kids wear here.

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childrens trends for adults

Everyone’s elementary school yearbook is filled with girls in sweet layered headbands worn with blunt bangs just like at Chanel.

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childrens trends for adults

The classic low cut Mary Jane returns with a buckled ankle strap, foil leaves and a short heel at Dolce & Gabbana.

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childrens trends for adults

Gucci’s huge pink bows are every little girl’s dream. Hair clipped to the side with a bright blue hairpin gets extra youth points.

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childrens trends for adults

The old school sailor costume is in ship shape at Marc Jacobs where he paired it with a crochet skirt and pointy flats.

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childrens trends for adults

The apron-y pinafore dress was reinvented at Rochas in black and white jailhouse stripes. They even styled it like a kid with an easy white tee and patent flats.

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childrens trends for adults

Fendi’s smocked leather look is practically an adult onesie. Billowing elastic sleeves and thighs are good for keeping cozy and warm.

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childrens trends for adults

Aside from the fact that this dress is completely sheer, it has a million bits you’d find in a kid’s closet: a peter pan collar, tiny ruffles, a pretty palette and even comes with it’s own bloomers (aka high-waisted underwear).

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