Fashion: School's out

Photos / Greg Bowker

Cool kids know what’s up for summer.

A relaxed approach to dressing is synonymous with the summer holidays - for all ages.

Parents know full well the need for tactile and durable separates that will cope with their children's busy and often boisterous lives as playtime heads outdoors for summer adventures.

Cheap and cheerful denim separates are a popular option, such as Witchery's denim shorts for both boys and girls and overalls from Country Road (#1). Just like the trend for relaxed Californian-style separates popular with adults, the kids can match their denim with washed-out prints and artsy florals too.

For kids with a strong sense of personal style, these offerings open up an array of colour options.

1 Eli wears Witchery shirt, $54.90 and denim shorts, $54.90. Next sandals, $40, from EziBuy. Gaia wears AS Colour T-shirt, $16. Country Road overalls, $64.90. Pumpkin Patch slip-on shoes, $30 and wayfarer sunglasses, $30.
2 Eli wears Country Road stripe T-shirt, $40. Next denim shorts, $40, from EziBuy. Pumpkin Patch bucket hat, $17 and slides, $30.
3 Gaia wears Witchery singlet top, $59.90. Jeans West denim shorts, $35. Next sandals, $60 from EziBuy.
4 Eli wears Witchery shirt, $54.90. Country Road chino shorts, $49.90. Pumpkin Patch slip-on shoes, $25.
5 Gaia wears Next T-shirt and playsuit set, $40, from EziBuy. Pumpkin Patch hooded denim vest, $47. Next flats, $40, from EziBuy.

Stockists

• AS Colour
• Country Road (09) 529 1987
• EziBuy ezibuy.co.nz
• Jeans West
• Pumpkin Patch (09) 845 4150
• Witchery (09) 523 1335