We fully agree that the festive season is a time for special outfits – after all, this occasion only comes once a year. However, we add a good dose of comfort and classic style in a slightly gentler form to this special occasion. Check out how to dress your little one so that they look stylish this Christmas while feeling comfortable. Checking what's under the Christmas tree, feasting at the festive table, and testing games and toys brought by Santa – Christmas for children is a pretty active time! Taking children's needs into account, we suggest that their festive wardrobe include cosy cotton dresses with a frill, T-shirts with a collar and stylish dungarees. The festive mood will be emphasised by colours – isn't it true that red and green instantly evoke a Christmas atmosphere?  

Playing with green (and red)

Despite rapidly changing trends, vivid green and deep red invariably reign supreme during the festive season. These are colours associated with Santa Claus' outfit, the natural shades of the Christmas tree and spruce decorations, or mistletoe. So where did red and green come from during this period? Both colours relate to religious matters – in medieval churches, screens separating the secular zone from the spiritual one were painted. Red belongs to the sacred, so it's no wonder it emphasises the special nature of Christmas. Red is also the colour of love, and after all, that's what it's mostly about here. Following this thread, we recommend dresses with a frill, in the shade of ripe winter berries – these for older girls, and these for those who will be celebrating their very first Christmas.

Classic in a comfortable version

A woollen jumper that itches, trousers with a crease that press – sound familiar? We must admit that sometimes, when choosing festive outfits for children, we focus on visual aspects, forgetting that the little heroes of the festive days should feel comfortable. What do you say to a lighter version of traditional formal outfit elements? You can replace uncomfortable elegant trousers with stylish dungarees fastened with buttons, and a scratchy tulle dress with a cosy version on straps. We swap an irritating woollen waistcoat for a comfortable cotton sleeveless top, worn over a long-sleeve T-shirt.

A collar for special tasks

Sure, we like collars that lie nicely at the neck, but they don't have to be stiff, starched and… white. A pleasant compromise between elegance and comfort is the polo cut, as in this beautifully flowing dress, made from certified cotton and soft knit fabric. We assume boys will happily wear a polo shirt in a deep shade – mum and grandma will appreciate the style, while the wearer will feel as if in their favourite, casual T-shirt. And if it gets cooler, polo styles pair well with a bomber jacket, which comes in a beautiful shade of Christmas Eve borscht and is a solid rival to classic festive blazers. 

Probably every Mum has dreamed at least once of dressing similarly or identically to her little daughter. Thanks to simple basic cuts, creating a family set has never been easier. You can dress in exactly the same tracksuit dresses or simply pick matching colour sets. Happy comfortable Christmas!