For example, women's empire-waist dresses have been paired down for the little ones in vintage floral and storybook patterns. Barbara Murtagh, who manages Ragamuffin, a boutique in the Grand Traverse Resort that specializes in clothes and gifts for children, carries traditional styles in unique fabrics. Some of their most popular pieces are handmade dresses. The prints are all coordinated so the stripped blouse might match the petticoat, the pockets or the trim, while the dress could be a print. Baby clothes with matching accessories such as purses, hats, socks, diaper bags and knapsacks are also popular.
Old standbys are still around.
And good old cotton is still a safe choice for all ages. While the '60s and '70s may have been laid to rest, kids' clothes this spring pay homage to the hip, fun, sassy legacy they left behind. The Traverse City Record-Eagle. All rights reserved.