Christmas Clothes

So Friday morning was spent antique-ing. Then Friday night was spent getting the kids Christmas Outfits put together.

Most years this doesn't happen till mid-December. Or even Christmas Eve. But this year, we had tickets to the Nutcracker for Saturday the 6th, and I wanted the kids' clothes ready to go by then. Because other than church, the Nutcracker is pretty much the only other event this month that requires something festive and a bit formal. I'm very happy with the results — the whole family looked great this weekend in greys and silvers, blacks and reds.





Ralph just needed a tie. Maude needed the whole shebang — dress, tights, shoes. Olive also needed everything. Betty had a great dress, but it was too summery, so we added a red turtleneck beneath. Oscar's red shirt from last year still fit fine. He just needed some new pants.

Sources. Oscar's grey, pin-striped pants and red socks from Place. Betty's black and white damask print dress from Shabby Apple. Betty's red, ruffled turtleneck from Place. Betty's tights, plus tweed-and-patent maryjanes from Target. Maude's silver silk dress from CrewCuts (amazing markdowns!). Maude's plaid tights and velvet flats from Target. Olive's plaid silk dress from Gymboree. Olive's tights and shoes from Target. Ralph's red tie from CrewCuts — was $30, now under $10.