Becky Martin, style editor and mum to one-year-old River, picks the cutest summer clothes for kids
Dressing your kids and making sure they still look stylish is no mean feat
Style editor Becky Martin, who stars with her one-year-old daughter River in our new photo shoot, knows how to separate the unicorns from the gingham and has created a capsule summer wardrobe for the chicest kids around.
‘We recently moved from London to Milan, so we’re spending all our weekends walking around the city and exploring. We need to find new parks because River is obsessed with a slide. After exhausting ourselves we’ll head home for raspberries and some chill time with building blocks.
‘I’m pregnant with baby number two so we’re all excited to expand our family. I cannot wait to watch River be a big sister.’
Becky’s picks for a stylishly fun summer
‘I love this tennis-style dress – it’s a gorgeous vibrant colour and perfect for a day out in the sunshine.’Ralph Lauren pleated dress and bloomers, £89
‘This bold and bright strawberry dungaree set in lightweight cotton would be great for everyday wear.’John Lewis ANYDAY dungarees and T-shirt set, £13.50
‘A good hat is a summer essential for a baby. I love the fruit print (can you sense a theme?) and peplum bottom.’Purebaby sun hat, £20
‘A dress that combines pastels and gingham! What’s not to love? If only they did it in adult sizes too…’Monsoon dress, from £22
‘This is the perfect coat to transition into warmer weather. I’m a huge fan of pastels on River – especially blue – and as a bonus this is reversible.’John Lewis jacket, from £25
‘The cutest little sandals. Easy Velcro fastening and lots of straps to secure those tiny toes make these the ideal shoe for a pre-walker.’ John Lewis sandals, £10
‘I love the mint green on this practical outfit with poppers underneath.’Polarn O. Pyret bodysuit, £16
‘I love this checked skirt – pair it with a clashing print top and little sandals.’John Lewis skirt, from £7
‘The bold print, bright colours and fluted sleeves on this romper make it super chic for any child.’Angel & Rocket romper, £20
‘These pastel flower sunglasses are super fun for a day in the sun.’Monsoon sunglasses, £11
‘These practical vests will go with everything and what gorgeous colours. Is there anything cuter than a child toddling in just a vest and bare legs in the summer? I don’t think so.’ John Lewis ANYDAY bodysuits, £8.50 (set of 3)
‘We’ll be travelling a lot this summer so this sweet koala backpack is perfect for the aeroplane to store all those toys and snacks.’John Lewis backpack, £14
‘I’m obsessed with this gorgeous little strawberry romper. I love the print over the lilac gingham and will pair it with River’s favourite sandals.’John Lewis romper, £18
