Clothing from days gone by

It may not be news to anyone that fashion from a previous era finds favor with a new generation periodically. Some say that the fashion cycle is every seven years, but a younger generation always seems to find something hip in the fashion from twenty or thirty years ago. While parents are rarely considered ‘hip,’ somehow the clothes they used to wear are hip on their own.

A recent article in the New York Times spoke about the dilemma faced by owners of vintage clothing stores, trying to predict which era would be the next trendy decade. Apparently, the ‘80’s are looking like the generation of choice this fashion season. The article goes on to say that this was the era of flamboyance and a time when people liked to ‘indulge in excess.’ This was when Michael Jackson came out with the Thriller music video.

Baby and Toddler Clothes find favor with the past

No one should be surprised with the popularity of trendy, previous-era clothing then, that kids clothing and even baby clothing finds its inspiration in era’s –gone-by. As parents age and lose the ability to don trendy clothing from thirty years ago, they can take solace in the fact that their babies, toddlers and preschoolers can still be hip.

Kids and babies can be dressed up in any retro clothing and they get immediate attention because adults find happiness in the combination of a cute kid and memories of good times in their past. Adults are bound by the annual ‘era-decision;’ young kids and babies can wear it all.

Nineties chic

Some sources see the grunge look of the nineties as making a reappearance. The just-rolled-out-of-bed look should not be much of a stretch for toddlers and preschoolers. At the very least, the Thriller look or the grunge look would make for some unique Baby and toddler gifts.

In addition to the nineties, there are some hints at fashion inspired by the sixties, with boat necked dresses and puffy-necked dresses for little girls. Muted autumn colors and retro prints round out the look. Another eighties-inspired fashion look that is reappearing is earmuffs. The fuzzy variety will be a big hit with little girls this fashion season.

What’s old is new again

One of the current fashion trends is to take vintage looking clothes and layer them. The shirts can include different patterns and tees with graphics can be included. A good example of a tee-shirt with a graphic is one featuring a rock motif. This is timeless fashion and continues to be a trendy item this season. The rock look extends to the shoes also.

The bow and lace princess look is still popular with little girls. This is a look that survives from one fashion season to the next. Pink and white and pastels are the favorite colors. Also, the same plaid that was popular a few decades back is very in this year too.

Hats are a practical fashion accessory for toddlers and a fleece or wool hat will be right in style this winter season. Warm hats make sense and have survived many fashion decades.