Some traditions start without you even noticing. One year you and your little girl wear matching dresses on Christmas Day, and suddenly it's the photo everyone asks for. By the next December, she's the one asking, "Are we twinning again, Mummy?"
Matching mum and mini outfits are where our brand began. Skyla Rose Co was named after my daughter, and the idea was simple: the same beautiful print for mums and their little ones. It's since grown to the whole family, with dresses for the girls and linens for dad, the boys and even grandad. Here's how to go all in on matching this Christmas.
Why matching outfits mean so much
It's more than a cute photo. For little ones, dressing like mum is a way of feeling grown up and close to her. For mums, it's a small, joyful ritual in a season that can get very busy. And years from now, those photos side by side will tell the story of how she grew.
The Paradiso mum and mini edit
Our Paradiso print is hand-painted, with ocean-inspired motifs in soft green and blue tones. It was designed to feel nostalgic and refined, a perfect fit for an Australian summer Christmas spent at the beach, by the pool or around a long lunch table.
For mum: the Maya Maxi Dress
A flowing maxi in a breathable linen-cotton blend, fully lined in soft cotton. The adjustable tie back means you can get the fit just right, and white ric rac trim traces the lines of the dress. Elegant enough for Christmas lunch, easy enough for the beach afterwards.
For her: the Solenne Linen Dress
The mini version of the moment. A gathered waist made for twirling, an open-back detail with an adjustable tie, and red ric rac trim that gives it a festive touch without a single reindeer in sight. It's fully lined, with a zip at the back so getting dressed is quick, even on a hectic Christmas morning.
Prefer shorts? The Kids Linen Set
Not every little girl wants a dress, and the set works beautifully for boys too. A collared button-up shirt and matching shorts with an elastic waist, drawstring and side pockets, in a soft linen and Tencel® blend that keeps them cool all day.
For dad, the boys and grandad: the Adults Linen Shirt and Shorts
The unisex linen shirt and shorts are in the same print as the kids' set, so the little boys can match dad and grandad exactly. Mum can wear the shirt too, open over a swimsuit or knotted at the waist.
How to pull off full family matching
- Put everyone in the same print. Mum and the girls in dresses; dad, the boys and grandad in linen shirts and shorts.
- Bring in the grandparents. Nan in the Maya maxi and grandad in the shirt and shorts turns the photo into a three-generation keepsake.
- Order the whole family at once. Sizes are limited, and the more pieces you add, the more you save.
- Plan for the whole day. Breathable linen means you can wear it from present-opening to the evening walk, not just for the photo.
As seen on @thebarbieblank
Get the look before it's gone
This is the final run of Paradiso, one of our most-loved prints, so sizes are limited. Mix and match pieces for you and your mini and save: buy 2 for 10% off, 3 for 15% off, or 4 or more for 20% off. Australian orders over $250 ship free.
