Dress Clothing for Boys Buying Guide

Whether it's a special dinner out with the family or your best friend's wedding,  dressing up your little guy can be tough.  Dragging him around to the stores is a chore in itself, and getting him to pick out and try on clothes other than jeans  and t-shirts  can be an even greater feat.  Use our guide to help you get an idea of what kind of clothes to look for, and save the little ones that dreadful trip to the mall.    

What's the Occasion?
Smart Casual Outfits like this work well for birthday parties, dinners, or any events that may have a more casual feel to them.  The plus side is that you can use these versatile items for more than just those special outings.   You can never go wrong with a collared shirt.   Try a polo shirt  or an Oxford,  depending on the weather. Have a pair of khakis,  trousers,  or corduroys  for a polished look.  Dark denim  can also be pulled off if paired with a clean, pressed top.   When it's cold, a turtle neck,  a nice sweater,  or a sweater vest  are appropriate to complete this look.	Semi-Formal Dressing a young boy for a semi-formal affair, from a holiday party to the family photo, can be tricky.  With these recommended wardrobe staples, you won't go wrong.  Go with the button-down shirt.   Think about stripes  or a bright colour  appropriate to the season.  Though it might be a struggle to get on, always pair it with a tie.     Flat front khakis  or dress trousers  will work.  Stick to the formal colours of navy,  khaki,  grey,  or black.   You would do fine with just the shirt and tie, but to complete the look finish it off with a blazer  or sport coat.   Think velvet  for winter affairs. As a cover up, boys can also wear a nice cable sweater  or sweater vest  over top of their dress shirt.  For extra warmth, add the blazer too.	Formal Wear For events such as weddings, anniversary parties, or anything where the grown-ups will be donning cocktail dresses  or new suits,  you will want the children to be just as classy.   For these occasions, boys will need to be in a suit or dinner jacket.  Splurge on a suit set,  or rent a dinner jacket  for the night.  If he will be dressing in separates, go with black trousers,  a  dress shirt,  and a suit jacket.   You may want to consider a cute and dressy kilt  ensemble as well.

Complete the Look
Dress Shoes Dress shoes  for boys come in many styles and colours.  We recommend black leather,  black patent leather,  or brown  dress shoes.	Dress Socks Boys will do well wearing dress socks  with their outfits.  Try black,  grey,  or argyle  patterned socks.	Ties For your little man, a neck tie   or bow-tie can complete the ensemble.  To make it easier on him and you, think about a clip-on  alternative.	Hats A walking cap  or newsboy hat  always gives a cute, timeless, and classy approach to any boy's outfit.	Suspenders Keep their trousers on their waist with a pair of suspenders.   Not only are they practical, but they look adorable over a shirt and tie.

Related Guides

Holiday Clothes for Kids	Shirts and Ties	Kids and Weddings

 External Links

• About.com: Hot looks in boy's clothing, shoes, and accessories.
• eHow.com: How to buy a boy's suit.