The matching-outfits moment has had a cultural rehabilitation. What was once the territory of cringe-worthy Christmas cards is now a genuinely stylish genre — and spring is the best season for it.
The art of the coordinated look
The key distinction is between matching and coordinating. Matching — identical outfits — works best for babies and toddlers, where the cuteness is the point. Coordinating — shared palette, print, or silhouette — works for older children and feels more sophisticated.
Styling Tip
The easiest coordinating approach: choose a colour from your outfit and find a children's piece in the same or complementary shade. You don't need to buy from the same brand.
The Spring Matching Edit
Coordinating pieces from the new collection
Spring 2026 pairings we love
This season's palette — dusty rose, sage green, and warm cream — lends itself beautifully to coordinated dressing. A cream linen dress for you, a smocked cream romper for baby. A sage blouse for you, a sage knit cardigan for your toddler. The effect is effortless without being try-hard.
- Dusty rose linen: works for all ages, photographs beautifully outdoors
- Sage green: sophisticated for adults, fresh for children
- Warm cream: the most versatile neutral for spring coordination
- Floral prints: match the print, not the exact garment
- Stripes: a classic that works at any age
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