I do struggle in one area though: dressing up. Formal clothing for boys is a real mixed bag, and most of the button-down shirts I've found are downright boring. The handsome, modern button-down shirts for boys from Black Kite are my idea of the perfect dress up get-up for boys. Owner/designer Lindsay Mangat selects prints that have great visual interest without overwhelming little dudes' dashing good looks, and the material is crisp yet soft-- no wriggling like a maniac and whining complaints about itchy, fancy shirts. (Moms of boys, you know what I'm talking about.) Plus, the details and craftsmanship are impeccable-- even if the photos on the site could use a little work.
Now, these shirts aren't cheap, so I wouldn't put one on my boy and send him off to play in the creek. But for a summer wedding, a portrait session, or even a special trip to visit grandparents, one of these gorgeous shirts would be just the ticket. -Julie
Check out the modern button-down shirts for boys at Black Kite
