Casual Stripes
Pattern Love
It's sometimes difficult to find a complicated pattern that works for both adults and kids, but this pair of printed floral dresses—both from Zara—gives both mother and daughter a sophisticated look for a nice lunch or dinner out with the family. Just be sure mom wears a long slip underneath!
To buy (Mom): Printed Kaftan, $90; Strappy Sandal, $175
To buy (Daughter): Printed Dress, $43; Strappy Sandal, $25
Lace Tank & Shorts
Add a feminine touch to your denim, with a lace inset tank that moms can pair with white jean shorts and a denim jacket. Hit weekend garage sales or the mall with your daughter in this less-than-serious ensemble. Your little girl can complement your look with a pretty, light-green tank.
To buy (Mom): Lace Inset Tank, $20; White Denim Shorts, $20; Denim Jacket, $96; White Crochet Shoes, $58
To buy (Daughter): Green Jersey Tank, $12; White Denim Shorts, $20; Denim Jacket, $68; Crochet Espadrilles, $20
Tank Dress
Max out the maxi dress in adult and kid sizes with these tank dresses for mom and daughter. The dress for mom may sport a few more stripes, but that keeps everything from being too matchy-matchy. Plus, the wider stripes are more playful for your little (stylish) girl. Add red or fuchsia flip-flops for a pop of color.
To buy (Mom): Striped Navy Tank Dress, $120; Red Havaianas, $18
To buy (Daughter): Striped Navy Tank Dress, $25; Fuchsia Havaianas, $14
Bathing Beauties
A trip to the beach, lake or waterpark just got a lot more fashionable. This mother-daughter bikini duo is colorful, a little retro and a sweet way to bond over the waves. Add lovely white cover-ups and colorful flip-flops to the mix, and you're all set for splashing or sunbathing.
To buy (Mom): Bikini Top, $38; Bikini Bottoms, $34; White Cover-Up, $52; Carbon Blue Havaianas, $26
To buy (Daughter): Kid's Bikini, $28; White Kaftan, $45; Navy Flip-Flops, $22
Florals and Pastels
You and your daughter can dive into the floral trend with colorful denim jeans that are the perfect pick for spring. Pair them with pretty pink button-ups and ballet flats for the finish.
To buy (Mom): Floral Jeans, $166; Pink Button-up Highmore Shirt, $80; Ballet Flats in Tawny Sand, $138
To buy (Daughter): Floral Trousers, $36; Pink Button-up Trisha Shirt, $40; White Ballet Flats, $68
Bright White
If you'd like to splurge on a special dress that's perfect for a garden party or afternoon tea with your little lady, matching white lace is the answer. Nothing says warm-weather glamour like bright, bright white. Don't forget the Jackie O shades.
To buy (Mom): Lace Dress, $398; Strappy Sandals, $80
To buy (Daughter): Embroidered Dress, $36; Strappy Sandals, $50
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