A girl's wardrobe is often full and yet there is nothing to wear in the morning. The reason is simple: the items are lovely on their own and do not go together. Below is a set that works as a whole.
A basic set for one season
- Five t shirts or tops, two of them long sleeved
- Two pairs of trousers or leggings with elastic
- One dress you can also play in
- Two warm layers, a jumper and a gilet
- Three pairs of socks and one pair of tights
Nine items and the week is covered. Everything after that is an addition rather than a necessity.
What to check before buying
Movement matters more than detail. A girl at nursery runs, sits on the floor and paints. So look for:
- An elasticated waist rather than a button
- A neck wide enough for the head to pass through easily
- Tights or shorts to go under a dress
- As few sparkly or detachable details as possible
Small pom poms, bows and beads look lovely, but they often come off in the first wash.
Colours that go together
Take two base colours for the bottoms, for example navy and grey. Then any top will match both. One or two patterned pieces are enough to keep the set from being dull.
Where to find them
The shop has a page of its own for clothing for girls. By season you will find autumn and winter items, and alongside them socks and tights and accessories.
For sizing, read the size chart first, and the full nursery list is in our nursery article.
