Adult styled kids clothes go mainstream in stores
Children wear versions of grown up outfits as retailers from Gap to L L Bean push adult inspired lines for kids. Market watchers say the trend reflects savvy young shoppers and parents who favor recognizable quality, with differences in styling for age groups and balanced traditional versus trendy looks across departments.
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