Get The Summer Swing Look for Spring 2008

This style, which has been popular for the last few seasons is still going strong. It's a great look for girls of all ages. To achieve this look, shop for loose fitting tops with high waists and pair them with slim-fitting leggings, capris, skits, shorts or jeans. Or choose empire-waisted, roomy dresses with hemlines that come above the knee. The idea is to create a look that has volume and swing on top and is slim and fitted on the bottom. Finish her look off with feminine flat shoes or sandals, and her new outfit will look fresh and modern.

What She'll Need for the Look

Empire-Waisted Tops

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Empire-waisted tops look fantastic on girls of all ages. They look sweet and childlike on younger girls and romantic and feminine on tweens. For summer, think floral inspired colored tops made from breezy materials such as light cottons or silk. Toss her lovely top over leggings for a comfortable, casual look. Or take it up a notch and pair her top up with some dark-washed denim capris.

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Sleeveless Tunics

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Sleeveless tunics are in for Summer 2008. I just love this look on younger girls as well as teens. This one from Ella Moss Girls, with its crisp strips and delicate pleating looks fresh and modern this season.

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Breezy Dresses

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For summer, choose easy-wearing, roomy dresses that blow in the breeze. For this look, remember to keep the silhouette free and flowing. What could be easier than tossing on a comfortable, pretty dress and some sandals and running out the door? Dresses make instant outfits and are a refreshing alternative to winter's all-bundled-up looks.

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Cropped Cardigans

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In the evenings, when it's still brisk outside, she'll want to wear layers for warmth and for style. For this look, I recommend donning a cropped cardigan over her easy, breezy tops; these cropped sweaters keep the swingy silhouette in tact and add a bit of interest to her already adorable outfit.

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Capri or Ankle Length Leggings

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The ideal pairing for all of these adorable tops is a pair of leggings. Choose leggings in solid, basic colors like black, white or brown; or get funky with floral inspired pinks, greens and violets. For pizazz, look for leggings with extra details like lace trim or sparkle highlights in the fabric.

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Skinny Jeans

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Skinny jeans look best when worn with these loose, flowing tops. And, don't shy away from pairing her skinny jeans with dresses; in fact, this look is edgy and fun for grade schoolers and tweens. Choose skinny jeans that go just past her ankle, or a cropped pair that hit her either mid-calf or above the ankle.

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Flat Shoes or Sandals

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To maintain the balance of this look's slim silhouette, finish this look off with a pair of flat shoes. Skimmers, sandals, ballet flats, or even flip-flops work well.

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