Monsoon Kids Summer Collection Review: Bounce’s Favourite New Season Picks
Monsoon Kids Summer Collection Review By Rachel Ducker
What do you want from summer clothes for kids? Comfort, practicality, ease of washing, readiness for trips to the park, days by the sea, on holiday, in the garden, at birthday parties or just for those early morning panic rushes out the door? Well, the new season kids’ collection from Monsoon does all of that and looks good too. There’s plenty of individuality in the patterns and styles.
Filled with fun dinosaur footprints for the boys, mixed with useful utility style tracksuits, jogging bottoms and t-shirts, the collection for boys is perfect for real family life. For girls there’s a delightful mix of soft florals, pretty embroidery and loads of fabulous summer sandals. The range is bright, fabulous and full of really fashionable pieces that will ensure every outfit is wearable time and time again this season.
Here we present our favourite picks from the new season for kids from Monsoon.
Boys’ Summer Clothing Picks from Monsoon
Dinosaur Print T-Shirt & Shorts Set
This summer outfit is so easy to get out the door it’s pretty much ready to go as it comes – a convenient combination of a dinosaur print T-shirt and shorts that’s sure to appeal to young adventurers. The set is available in a couple of colours, but we think this fresh green is the perfect shade for the season and will be appreciated by children for its charm.
A great choice for holidays, nursery days, garden play or just for a relaxed Sunday. Because the trousers and jeans are part of a coordinating collection, they make it easier to create an outfit.
Pull-On Cuffed Trousers
Every boy needs a good pair of easy trousers for his wardrobe. These natural pull-on cuffed trousers are stylish, durable and comfortable. They are versatile enough to be worn for any occasion and look just as smart dressed up as they do dressed down. The relaxed style is perfect for lots of active play, and the neutral colour will mix and match with everything.
You can wear them under graphic T shirts, sweatshirts or even lightweight jackets. They are a great seasonal layering piece for the British Summer.
Plain Cargo Trousers
These cargo trousers have a slightly cool and grown-up feel that kids will love to wear. This black version from Monsoon is great teamed with a printed tee, a hoodie, or with a smart shirt for an smarter look.
These are the kind of trousers that are suitable for an outing and a family meal with out having to change your outfit.
Explore Graphic Long Sleeve T-Shirt
This camel long-sleeve T-shirt is perfect for those in between times when the summer days are cooler in the mornings and evenings. With a fabulous outdoorsy feel, the graphic print cleverly adds individuality to the simple design, and its warm neutral hue means it can be paired with cargos, cuffed trousers or shorts.
This is a really simple recipe but one that feels quite useful and wearable for the rest of the autumn/winter season.
Hooded Chore Jacket
A lightweight jacket is an essential part of any summer wardrobe. Here in the UK, mornings are likely to be sunny but quickly turn to windy showers on greyer days, so having a good lightweight outerwear piece is a must. This blue hooded chore jacket from Monsoon is a nice one for this kind of wear; it’s extremely lightweight and has a clever design with a hood that can be pulled up to protect you from the wind and the sun. For a smart-casual look, this piece is a good choice for almost any occasion.
It’s relaxed but fashionable enough for a normal day out, yet smart enough to work as part of an outfit for older children. You could team it with a T-shirt and cargos for an easy yet stylish look which is still child friendly.
Utility Cargo Trousers
These green utility cargo trousers are another great pick for boys this season. The brighter colour is seasonal, while the utilitarian styling is awesome for little boys and is a step up from regular trousers with some great details.
These would also make a great alternative to denim jeans and would look fabulous with our Explore graphic tee, our dinosaur hoodie or even a simple white T-shirt for a super casual yet comfy holiday outfit.
Reading Dinosaur Hoodie
A hoodie is a piece of clothing that children tend to reach for over and over again, which is why we’ve created this version with our much loved Reading Dinosaur design. In a soft blue colour with lovely dinosaur illustrations, this hoodie is funful yet still cute and wearable.
A great item for those chilly evenings, travel days or as an extra layer under summer outfits for a comfiore look.
Girls’ Summer Clothing Picks from
MonsoonBaby Floral Top & Leggings Set
A beautiful everyday solution for your baby, this floral top and leggings is a soft, ivory coloured onesie covered in beautiful floral prints. A sweet everyday solution for your baby, this is a lovely little outfit for little ones.
It’s fine for playing but also suitable for days out and about, visiting with family and friends or for summer photos etc. Ready to wear straight away, this is a beautiful outfit for any occasion.
Baby Giraffe Embroidered Top & Shorts Set
This giraffe embroidered top and shorts set is a very cute piece of clothing and instantly looks really bright and cheerful. The top is adorable with the embroidered giraffe on and the shorts make it a really comfy piece for hot weather.
This onesie has a playful safari-inspired design without being too ‘themed’ and would be suitable for wearing on summer holidays, garden parties, or for just lounging around the house on the weekend.
Flower Metallic Leather Sandals
No summer outfit is complete without a pair of sandals and these gold metallic leather sandals are one of the cutest we’ve seen! The flower details give them a pretty yet stylish edge and will match with a host of outfits from on point florals and chic playsuits to bright dresses and cosy summer sets.
These would be great for parties, holidays, days out with family or just a nice bit of sparkle for everyday wear.
Floral Print Playsuit
An easy warm-weather outfit for babies and toddlers, this playsuit is made from a soft floral fabric and features an ivory background. The all-in-one design is easy for parents.
This onesie is ideal for holiday packing, for sunny weekends or for any summer day when you just want to be cute and comfy.
Floral Stripe Short Pyjamas Set
For a summer night’s sleep these pyjamas need to be lightweight, soft against the skin and above all, comfortable. This short pyjama set comes in a floral stripe design on a cream backdrops.
These will be perfect for warmer nights, for holidays and to add a couple of cute pieces to the sleep wear drawer for the little ones.
Why Monsoon’s Kids’ Summer Collection Stands Out
Monsoon’s new season children’s collection is a pretty mix of stylish garments that are actually wearable. The boys’ range is adventurous yet practical with easy-to-layer T-shirts, casual trousers and dinosaur-themed accessories. The girls’ range is just as beautiful with soft summer florals, delicate embroidery, cute sandals and simple yet stylish sets for this season and beyond.
For Mums, the collection offers easy summer outfit solutions, ranging from ready-made outfits and mix-and-match separates to versatile pieces suitable for all nursery, playdate and family occasions – whether you’re relaxing at home or jetting off on holiday.
