Wrapping up the week in a red/white/blue floral top....wait, no skirt...oh, no, no, it is a top, paired with some of our tried and true boys basics (we are firm believers in cross-shopping, especially if you want some neutrals in your life). Yes, our top was a skirt but it was a bit too big to wear and was just laying around so we made some straps out of a little grosgrain ribbon (less than a yard) we had on hand and now this little number has something to do for the next couple summers or so. We whip-stitched the ribbon to the waistband of the skirt and mitered the corners to form straps. Leaving the elastic waistband of the skirt free under the arms allows enough stretch to put the top on over the head without any additional closure. If/when we want to convert this back to a skirt we can simply snip the threads and we're back in business!
for the Littles:
- try this girly Peek Kids Floral Tank Top or similar Kate Spade Skirt (to convert to top, size up a size a couple sizes)
- Boys Fleece Pants from last year, similar Finger in the Nose Sweatpant or similar Old Navy Boys Light Weight Pants
- Gap hat from last year, monogram your own similar Crewcuts Baseball Cap or similar '47 Yankees Cap
- Sons + Daughters Sunnies, on sale here
- Akid Sneakers
for the Girls:
- try this girly Peek Kids Floral Tank Top, similar Splendid Skirt (to convert to top, size up a size or 2) or similar Kate Spade Skirt (also to convert to top)
- similar Finger in the Nose Sweatpant, similar Zara Marled Trousers or similar Old Navy Cropped Jogger
- monogram your own similar Crewcuts Baseball Cap or similar '47 Yankees Cap
- Sons + Daughters Sunnies, on sale here
- Akid Sneakers
for the rest of Us:
- similar Derek Lam Tank Top (also here)
- similar Lou & Grey Light Weight Pants or similar Alternative Apparel Light French Terry Pant
- similar Yankees Baseball Cap
- similar Moscot Sunglasses or similar Preen Sunglasses
- similar Converse Hi Top Mono Sneakers (these are mens so a mens 6 is roughly a womens 8)