Girls Dresses:  Silver and purple are the two trendiest dress colors this season .  Traditional black and burgundy are always classic for holiday dresses.  Try a dress with a pattern or textured fabric this year.  Sleeveless dresses are in style so you may want to compliment the outfit with a cute bolero jacket.  For more casual holiday events consider a sweater dress.   What’s out?  Peter pan collars.

Girls Outfits: Try a preppy plaid skirt with a coordinating solid color top.  Corduroy and velvet skirts are also super cute and can be dressed up or down with accessories making them very versatile.  Add a pair of cable tights and black or red patent leather shoes.  What’s out?  Sheer tights.

Boys Outfits: It’s all about the sweater vest this year.  You can buy them as a set with the vest, pants, and shirts or coordinate your own outfit with separates.  You can also find these sets with a traditional vest.  If vests are not your thing, try a long sleeve sweater or a blazer with a nice pair of corduroy pants.  For more formal events go with a tan pin stripe suit.  What’s out?  Wearing all black.

Whatever holiday style you go with, I highly recommend involving your child in the decision.  It is so much easier to get them dressed when they like the the clothes and feel like they had a say in the matter.  Of course you can guide them to a certain decision or just give them color choices within a style.