HAVING matching family wardrobes is the latest celebrity trend. Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy, seven, wore twinned Alexander McQueen blazer dresses to the LA premiere of The Lion King earlier this month.
Kylie Jenner, 21, has posted Instagram snaps of her and daughter Stormi, one, in matching tie-dye dresses.
Beyonce and daughter Blue Ivy wore twinned Alexander McQueen blazer dresses to the LA premiere of The Lion King[/caption]
And, closer to home, reality star Ferne McCann, 28, and daughter Sunday, one, have posed in matching swimwear during a recent holiday. But you do not need to have a celebrity-sized budget to buy into the trend.
Many high street brands are stocking similar styles for grown-ups and their little ones.
Here, ABBY McHALE shows how you can match with your own mini-me for any occasion this summer.
Helping her are the Zelinkova family from Ealing, West London – made up of mum Monica, 37, a model, dad Eze, 38, an IT analyst, daughter Adannaya, eight, and Diame, six.
Whether there is a wedding, christening or any occasion that requires your finest, be the bestdressed family there with smart three-piece suits and pretty pleated dresses[/caption]
Adannaya’s verdict: “This is my favourite outfit, I feel like a princess. I really like the high-heeled shoes as I don’t get to wear them often.”
Eze’s verdict: “This is a very smart outfit. I feel like we’ve all turned out very well. Diame looks so cute in the matching suit.”
Monica’s verdict: “I feel very smart and sweet. I love how Adannaya and I match.”
Diame’s verdict: “I feel very handsome in this suit – and I’ve never worn a waistcoat before. ”
Swimwear is proving one of the most popular pieces to match with your kids this year. You are sure to look cool poolside in matching swim shorts and cossies[/caption]
Diame’s verdict: “I really like how these shorts have got pockets in. When I go on holiday I can put shells in them.”
Eze’s verdict: “Diame and I really like these shorts. I can definitely see us wearing them together on holiday.”
Adannaya’s verdict: “I really like the pattern and pink is my favourite colour.”
Monica’s verdict: “I love the cut and colour of this flattering swimsuit – I can’t believe you can get it in a kids’ version.”
Get on your bikes for a day of adventure – in matching, active looks[/caption]
Diame’s verdcit: “I love that me and Daddy match in this outfit because blue is my favourite colour and we look smart.”
Monica’s verdict: “I love the colour of this outfit, it’s casual yet stylish – Adannaya and I match so well.”
Eze’s verdict: “This is a really comfortable outfit and I love that Diame and I can get matching Vans.”
Adannaya’s verdict: “I feel like me and Mummy are going on a safari trip in this outfit.”
Treating the kids to a meal out? Then smarten up in tailored pieces all round.[/caption]
Adannaya’s verdict: “This jacket was a bit itchy but I like the colour and Mummy looks lovely. ”
Diame’s verdict: “I really do like checks, it’s so cool that me and Daddy match. ”
Eze’s verdict: “Diame and I certainly look suave in these check trousers.”
Monica’s verdict: “I can’t believe you can match in something this stylish with your daughter. We look super cool.”