12 Chinese New Year outfit ideas for your little ones and where to get them

Parents will tell you that one of the best parts of having kids is dressing them up in all sorts of cute outfits. They’re essentially human dolls! And with Chinese New Year coming up very soon, there’s no better time than now to start looking for new clothes for your little ones.

We have curated 12 outfit ideas for babies and children of different age groups for you to choose from. Expect all the “Aww’s” from your relatives at the upcoming Chinese New Year gatherings once they see your kids in these outfits!

0-12 months

1. Maison Q Reversible Onesie

To celebrate the year of the rat, dress your baby in this adorable onesie featuring a cute mouse playing peek-a-boo on a red scallop print pattern. This onesie is also reversible, where the reverse side features a panda print on yellow background for the boy version, and red background for the girl one. This means that you get two onesies for the price of one!

This reversible onesie is available on Maison Q at SGD48 for both boy and girl versions.

2. Pineapple Print Romper

Pineapple is one of the fruits associated with Chinese New Year, so there’s no clothes more appropriate than those with pineapple prints, like this romper from Myapple. It also has a big, eye-catching yellow bowknot that perfectly compliments the pineapple prints.

This romper is available on Lazada at SGD8.70.

3. Pineapple Romper

Take the pineapple theme up a notch and turn your baby into one with this romper that you can get from Lazada. It is also gender neutral so both boys and girls can rock this fit!

The romper retails for SGD6.40.

4. Chubby Chubby V-neck Romper

Can’t get enough of fruit-themed baby clothes? Definitely get this CNY-appropriate red romper with orange print from local brand Chubby Chubby. It is available in both boy and girl versions, both featuring back zips and snaps at the bottom for easy diaper change.

Both versions currently retail for SGD27.45 on Chubby Chubby’s website.

5. Howard Mommy Mandarin Romper

For a simple yet festive look, opt for this long-sleeved romper from Howard Mommy that has a crane design on the left chest. The romper is available in six colours, including a CNY-appropriate red shade.

It retails for SGD22.90 on Howard Mommy’s website.

1-7 years

6. Howard Mommy Crane Cheongsam

This gorgeous cheongsam from Howard Mommy ticks all the right boxes when it comes to Chinese New Year outfit. From the cheongsam style to the red fabric with gold embroidery, everything about this dress screams festivity and will make your girl stand out on the first day of the year.

You can get this The Crane Cheongsam for SGD29.90 from Howard Mommy.

7. Floral Cheongsam

Flowers and the new year are a match made in heaven and your girl will look like a spring fairy in this floral cheongsam with elegant white flowers on pastel blue fabric.

You can get this cheongsam dress for SGD4.46 from Shopee.

8. Traditional Floral Dress

Let your girl be the princess that she is with this mandarin-inspired dress with dainty floral details and pastel skirt that comes in blue and pink options. You can choose among the four flower patterns available, each one retailing for SGD19.15 on Shopee.

9. Pineapple Outfit Set

Fruit-themed outfits aren’t just for babies. Your toddler can also rock the pineapple trend in this outfit set, which comes with a round-neck shirt with pineapple print and a pair of shorts in either yellow or dark green.

Each set is priced at SGD5.36, available on Shopee.

10. Traditional Style Outfit Set

Want to see your kid rocking the royalty look? This outfit set is just for you! The set comes with a wrap-style shirt, with ornamental patterns on the sleeves for a traditional vibe. There are various colours for you to choose, from festive red to feminine pink, which means both boys and girls can wear this set!

The set is available on Lazada, at SGD17.66.

8-14 years

11. Little Qipao Floral Dress

Go bold with your girl’s fashion with this colourful dress from Little Qipao. The bright colour palette of the flower print is balanced by the pale pink skirt for an look that is just the right amount of youthful and vibrant without being too loud.

The best thing is you can also get a romper with a matching design for yourself, so you can twin with your little one this Chinese New Year.

You can pre-order this skirt on Little Qipao’s website at SGD79.

12. Traditional Boy Shirt

 

Go all out for Chinese New Year with this regal outfit that will have your boy be the centre of attention at any gathering. The intricate dragon patterns on black fabric will make him look like he just stepped out from a Chinese period drama.

The shirt is available on Shopee in six designs, prices ranging from SGD52.28 to SGD61.80.