Our kids Christmas outfit ideas cover everyone from your baby having her very first Christmas to the big kid who'd live in sneakers if you let him. December packs a lot of reasons to get dressed up into a few short weeks, so the goal is outfits that can handle more than one event. Our owner built this brand on the idea that children should be able to dress like children, and moms should be able to afford it. Everything below comes from that same idea.
Key Takeaways
- The best kids Christmas outfit ideas work for more than one event, like church in the morning and cookies at grandma's that afternoon.
- Bubbles and rompers are the easiest choice for babies and toddlers because they look dressed up and still let little ones crawl.
- Boys Christmas outfit ideas work best with one festive item and comfortable basics around it.
- Sibling Christmas outfits look best when everyone shares one print or color, even in different styles.
- Order early, check the size chart on each product page and try everything on the day it arrives.
Baby Christmas Outfit Ideas
Babies have one job at Christmas. Look cute for the photos, then ignore every gift in favor of the wrapping paper. A good baby Christmas outfit makes that job easy.
Baby Girl Christmas Outfit
For a baby girl Christmas outfit, a bubble is hard to beat. It looks sweet in pictures and doesn't ride up when she's army crawling toward the tree. Add tights if it's chilly and a bow if she'll tolerate one. Some babies won't, so take the picture fast. Browse our girls baby collection for adorable dresses and more!
Baby Boy Christmas Outfit
A baby boy Christmas outfit usually starts with a bubble or romper in a Christmas print or classic red and green. He gets the handsome little look without a single tiny button to fight. Knee socks finish it off. Browse boys bubbles and rompers for the easiest options.
Newborn and Infant Christmas Outfits
Comfort comes first when dealing with a newborn Christmas outfit. Look for soft fabric and easy access for diaper changes because diaper changes don't take the holidays off. If you want an infant Christmas outfit to save for the next baby, a monogram turns it into a keepsake. Our monogrammed kids clothing guide shows which items can be personalized.
Toddler Christmas Outfit Ideas
Toddlers treat every Christmas event like recess. A toddler Christmas outfit has to survive a church pew and at least one attempt to climb the Christmas tree.
For girls, look for a dress or bubble she can sit criss cross in during story time. Twirl matters too. If a dress doesn't twirl, a three year old will want to know why.
A toddler boy Christmas outfit can be a romper at the younger end or a shirt and pants once he's potty training and wants to look like a big kid. Shortalls land right in the middle. Elastic waists make bathroom trips quicker, and that matters, because the bathroom trip always happens during the Christmas pageant.
Girls Christmas Outfit Ideas
Most girls Christmas outfit ideas start with a dress, and for good reason. A red or green Christmas dress works everywhere from Christmas Eve service to the school program. Smocked dresses are always a fave, and our smocked Christmas outfits post goes deep on those. Browse the full collection of girls dresses for more styles.
Not every girl wants a dress so a festive top with a skirt or girls leggings is another adorable option for a girls Christmas outfit. Add tights or knee socks and a hair bow and she's ready.
Older girls usually want a say. Pick two outfits you already love and let her choose. She feels in charge, and you still get the Christmas card you wanted.
Boys Christmas Outfit Ideas
A boys Christmas outfit comes together fast with one festive item and comfortable basics. A Christmas print or plaid button down shirt with khakis covers church and dinner. Most boys will put up with a button down for about as long as it takes to eat a sugar cookie, so a soft fabric and a comfortable waist go a long way. Our boys pants and shorts collection has easy options.
For class parties and cousin time, a Christmas graphic tee does the job with zero complaints. Boys sets are great too, since the top and bottom already go together and nobody has to think about it at 7 a.m.
Matching Sibling Christmas Outfits
Sibling Christmas outfits are adorable and look put together. An easy way to do this is to have everyone share the same print or one color. Sister gets the dress and brother gets the shirt, both in the same fabric. The baby wears the bubble, and suddenly your holiday card looks like you planned it for months.
If you want matching Christmas outfits for siblings, shop from the same collection so the prints line up exactly. Our Christmas family matching collection makes it easy, and the family matching page has sibling options year round. Some Christmas styles even have a matching doll dress, which tends to make the doll's owner a lot more cooperative about photos.
Order every sibling's size at the same time. Not every item gets restocked, and it's no fun when the toddler's size sells out after big sister's dress already arrived.
What to Wear Where
- Church and Christmas Eve - This is the time for classic Christmas outfits. Smocking and plaid fit right in here.
- Visiting Santa - Pick something that looks great up close and comes off easily. Long lines and little bladders don't mix.
- Class parties - Cute Christmas outfits are perfect here, as long as they can handle frosting. Save the heirloom dress for later in the week.
- Family pictures - Our Christmas photoshoot ideas post covers colors and timing.
- Christmas morning - Pajamas, obviously. Check out our kids Christmas pajamas guide and matching family Christmas pajamas for the whole crew.
Layers for Warm Christmas Days
Christmas in Charleston is VERY unpredictable. It can be 72 degrees at lunch and chilly by the candlelight service. The best kids Christmas outfit ideas plan for both. A cardigan or light jacket over a dress keeps her warm without hiding the outfit, and it comes right off in the car. Tights under a dress work the same way. For boys, a jacket over a short sleeve shirt handles the swing better than a heavy sweater he'll want to rip off by noon. Shop our girls outerwear and boys outerwear for layers.
When to Order Christmas Outfits
Our Fall, Winter, and Holiday collections start popping up in July, and new collections drop every week or two after that. Popular sizes go fast, and limited edition items usually don't come back. If a size is sold out, sign up for a restock notification on the product page.
Check the size chart on each product page, since sizing can vary a little from style to style. When the box arrives, try everything on that day. Returns are accepted for store credit within 30 days of delivery, as long as items are unworn and unwashed with tags attached.
Our standard shipping option usually takes one to seven business days, and orders of $150 or more ship free. If you're local to Charleston, remember you can shop at our Mt. Pleasant location.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kids Christmas Outfit Ideas
What Should a Baby Wear for Their First Christmas?
A soft bubble or romper is the easiest choice for a baby's first Christmas. It looks dressed up in photos and stays in place while she crawls. Diaper changes go quicker too. Add a monogram if you want to save it as a keepsake.
Should Sibling Christmas Outfits Match Exactly?
They don't have to. Coordinating siblings with one shared print or color looks polished and lets each child wear a style that suits their age. Shopping from one collection makes this easy.
What Should Boys Wear to Christmas Church?
A button down shirt in plaid or a Christmas print with khakis is a classic choice for church. Younger boys look great in a bubble or romper with knee socks.
How Can Girls Stay Warm in a Christmas Dress?
Add tights under the dress and a girls cardigan or light jacket on top. Both come off easily if the day warms up, and the dress still shows in pictures.
How Early Should You Order Christmas Outfits for Kids?
Earlier is better. Our holiday line arrives in July, and popular sizes can sell out before December. Ordering early also leaves time to try everything on and return anything that doesn't fit within 30 days.
Can Kids Wear Christmas Pajamas All Day?
On Christmas Day, absolutely. Plenty of families keep the kids in pajamas from present opening through the leftovers. It also means one less outfit change, and nobody's arguing with that.