Parents, Can You Say ‘Denim’?
The Look: Overalls that look slightly worn--and can be worn over either a turtleneck or a T--are a favorite of girls. The trendier versions feature appliques of Disney characters or teddy bears. Their shoe of choice is the clunky black oxford.
Boys want blue jeans. The way to wear them this fall is with a plaid flannel shirt and white T. Add a favorite team’s baseball cap and construction boots.
How to Do It Big: For parents who can afford to ignore price tags, Ron Robinson’s boutique at Fred Segal Melrose and American Rag Youth, in Los Angeles, are potential shopping spots. The blue jeans by Franco Moschino are $85 and the flannel shirt by Flapdoodles is $31 at Ron Robinson’s. The cotton T-shirt is $11.95 and the leather work boots are $49.95 at American Rag Youth.
The appliqued overalls by Swee’pea designer Jackie Anderson are $92 at Ron Robinson’s. The cotton turtleneck is $22.95, and the Doc Marten oxfords are $54.95 at American Rag Youth.
Total for him: $177.90
Total for her: $169.90
How to Do It Budget: For price-conscious parents, affordable designer look-alikes can be found in discount outlets and consignment and resale shops.
The plaid flannel shirt is $4.99 at the Baby Exchange, a resale shop in West Los Angeles. The short-sleeved T-shirt, $7.50, is a staple at Gap Kids. The Levi’s jeans, $14.99, are at T.J. Maxx. And the tan construction boots are $19.99 at Payless Shoe Source,
The secondhand Oshkosh overalls, which come with a T-shirt, are $13 at Something for Baby (For Kids Too), a Pasadena resale shop. The turtleneck is $3.50 at the same store. The teddy-bear appliques were cut from a cotton fabric, $4 a yard, at the Fabric Warehouse in West Los Angeles. The Doc Marten look-alikes are $10.99 at Target.
Total for him: $47.47
Total for her: $31.49
