What to wear to a kids birthday party? This is a question that many parents ask themselves. There are so many things to consider: will it be cold or warm, what should the weather be like, what’s appropriate for the age of the child celebrating their birthday.
The list goes on and on! In this blog post we’ll help you out by laying out some of our favorite ideas for what to wear when attending a childrens’ birthday party.
Are you stressing about what to wear to your child’s birthday party? You’re not alone. It is hard enough to coordinate an outfit for yourself, much less a toddler or preschooler who can’t articulate their likes and dislikes. This blog post will offer some tips on what to wear that is age appropriate and still stylish.
When my son was turning two, I had the daunting task of choosing what to wear to his birthday party. It wasn’t like I could just grab a dress from my closet and head over. What if he wanted me to be a cowgirl? A princess? A pirate? But then it hit me: why not do all three?! Here are some great outfit ideas for parents who want to show up in style at their child’s birthday party!
Don’t be afraid to dress up – you can still wear your favorite jeans and t-shirt
Don’t be afraid to dress up – you can still wear your favorite jeans and t-shirt. It’s all in the accessories! A cowgirl could rock a hat, cowboy boots, belt with her own personalized tooled leather buckle (check out Etsy), and maybe even some cute. Jeans and a t-shirt up in your child’s favorite colors are always a good choice.
Dress up in your child’s favorite colors. This is a great idea for parents who want to keep their kids from insisting they wear the same outfit as everyone else at the party! It might be hard picking out that perfect shade of pink, but it’ll be worth it when all eyes are on you and
Dress in layers so that you can take off or put on a piece of clothing depending on the weather
It is always a good idea to dress in layers. That way, you can take off or put on a piece of clothing depending on the weather. Weather can change quickly so be prepared for weather change or rain.
Bring a sweater to keep warm if it’s cold outside, and sunscreen for when it’s sunny
If it warm bring a sweater and if it is sunny bring sunscreen. If the party is outside it is always a good idea to prepared for a change in weather. Especially if you live in an area known for quick change.
Wear comfortable shoes that are appropriate for running around all day
Kids parties are active events so wear shoes that are good for moving. It is also important to wear shoes that are appropriate for the event.
Consider the theme of the party when picking out your outfit
Always consider the theme of the party when choosing your outfit.
If the party is outside, be sure to wear clothes that are appropriate for moving around in and also consider what type of weather you might encounter during your time there (i.e: rain gear). If it’s sunny or hot, make sure to bring sunscreen or a hat!
Try to match outfits with other guests, but don’t worry too much if you can’t find an exact match
Kids parties are about fun. Try to match shoes that are appropriate for running around
When it comes to kids’ parties, there is more than one way to dress up. If you have a theme in mind for the party then that should dictate what type of attire is appropriate.
For example, if your child’s favorite cartoon character has their own line of clothing and merchandise, then dressing as that character would be a great idea! However, if this isn’t an option you can still put together a fun outfit with all types of bright colors or even choose something from our “dress like…” list below. The point here is not so much about matching clothes but rather being creative in how you express yourself at these special events!