If you’re a mum or dad reading this, you’re probably always on the lookout for plans, ideas, and new ways to strengthen the bonds with your children. Sharing special moments is the best way to unite the family, and every experience counts.
That's why, in this post, we talk about fashion and how it can bring your family an extra touch of fun and connection, as dressing to match has become a trend, and no one can resist a total Mummy&me look.
More than a trend
It's something that's been done forever, hasn’t it? Even in our childhood, we loved imitating mum and dad and dressing up in their clothes and shoes to feel grown-up.
Now that we are parents, we like to dress our children in matching outfits and, why not, even coordinate ourselves with similar colours and garments, as if we were creating our own family brand.
This fondness for matching outfits, which is increasingly featured in fashion and family magazines, has started to be called twinning and has taken over social media to stay.
Thus, siblings, parents, and even uncles, dressing in matching outfits are an inspiration for clothing brands and lifestyles. Just explore hashtags like #matchingoutfits, #familyfashion or #minime to discover hundreds of posts from people sharing their coordinated family outfits, and realise that it’s not just a passing trend, but a viral phenomenon that we love!
Strengthening bonds through style
Coordinated fashion is more than just dressing similarly to our children for a photo to keep as a memory. It is also a way to express our connection through clothing and footwear.
Sharing tastes and styles can be a very effective way to build bonds and strengthen ties with our children. They feel important and part of a whole, while we enjoy every moment spent together choosing our outfits and preparing every detail, whether it’s for a special event or not.
This is especially true in the early years of childhood when mum and dad are their greatest role models. Later comes adolescence, where friends become the main influence, and their tastes start to diverge from ours. This is completely normal, and we feel proud as they begin to express their own personalities!
Special moments to dress alike
It seems that the most suitable moments to dress the whole family in matching outfits are special occasions like Christmas and especially ceremonies. At these events, it’s more common to show off Mummy&me looks with matching shoes. How lovely it is to wear the same white mary janes at a wedding! In size 5A (38 EU) for mum and size 11.5C (30 EU) for the daughter.
However, today’s fashion of timeless and versatile garments and shoes allows countless opportunities to dress coordinated with our little ones. There’s no need to be in formal attire to find similar styles in adult and children’s sizes, as more and more stores offer this possibility of functional and versatile clothing and footwear.
Nowadays, any stroll around the city, an afternoon of shopping, or an informal tea with friends can become special moments by dressing in matching outfits.
Choose the perfect footwear
When buying shoes, we always first look at the quality of materials and manufacturing details. This is even more important when it comes to children's shoes, which must respect their natural development and stride.
When we look for coordinated shoes for everyday wear, without any event or special occasion in mind, we want durable shoes that guarantee comfort for whoever wears them. And since we’re talking about coordinated fashion, considering style and design is essential to ensure the footwear meets everyone's preferences.
There are many things to consider, and it seems difficult to find them all together, but it's not impossible. At Pisamonas, there is a wide variety of colours, models, and styles that meet all these requirements and more.
Don’t lose your essence!
Dressing alike doesn’t mean having to be exactly identical. One of the best things about coordinated fashion is being able to play with colours and designs to create unique combinations that reflect the personality of each family member.
For example, if your little one won’t even consider sandals and insists on trainers, you could suggest choosing some trainers with a jute touch like these in the same colour as your wedge espadrilles. The most important thing is not to lose the individuality and essence of each person. Do you want more ideas for Mummy&me looks?
Pisamonas ideas for spring-summer
With the arrival of spring and summer, it's time to add a fresh and colourful touch to our outfits.
Starting with the feet, Pisamonas offers a wide range of options in sizes for both kids and adults: traditional menorcan sandals, the latest trends in sandals, or nautical shoes and canvas trainers that are super fresh and comfortable for getting through the hottest months without your feet suffering.
Can you already picture those beach walks in your gel insole sandals? Or that picnic in the park with your matching canvas trainers?
And in autumn and winter?
When it starts to get chilly, it's time to bundle up in style. Desert boots and suede shoes are loved by both mums and daughters, like these glitter boots that are a hit every season.
There are also the classic Australian-style boots, and even house slippers to coordinate with the funnest pyjamas.
Whether out on the town or at home, any plan is good to enjoy the same style of footwear.
In short, coordinated fashion for parents and children is much more than a trend; it is a way to share moments together and create family memories. At Pisamonas, we love contributing to this connection with our collections of children’s footwear and shoes for the whole family.
