The love affair has been a long one. It began when I saw a woman wearing the most remarkable black velvet pea coat. New York City, morning rush hour walk, but I had to stop her to ask where the coat was from, assuming it would be a couture piece with only five in existence. She pulled me aside with a hushed giggle and whispered, “Gap Kids.” Of course it was Gap Kids, I’ve always admired their children’s styles and wished they’d make the same designs for adults. As a true petite-sized woman their size 10 or 12 would fit. While I don’t actively look for children’s sizes because the cuts are created for females who don’t have a learner’s permit, the clothes offer a fun, stylish option. What’s even more fun is the kid’s clothes prices.
Borrowing clothes from your kids, shown here in a Ralph Lauren crewneck flag sweater.
For women who have a smaller build and tomboy style, here are our picks to add to your summer essentials list:
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- 1. Kid’s T-shirt
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- 2. Linen dress
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- 3. Strapless top
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- 4. Boy shorts
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- 5. Prairie blouse
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- 6. Raincoat
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- 7. Kid’s denim jacket
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- 8. Midi dress
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- 9. Jolene top
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- 10. Crewneck pirate stripe
