Denim Shirts for Kids: The Must-Have Unisex Wardrobe Staple

Denim shirts have become a must-have wardrobe staple for both modern girls and boys (yay! another unisex trend, and as you know, I love unisex trends). This timeless piece remains relevant season after season, with subtle updates in materials and silhouettes. For spring, designers like BLK DNM, Jen Kao, Rachel Comey, Rebecca Taylor, and Trina Turk all presented fresh takes on the denim shirt.

I personally still love the classic denim shirt—it pairs perfectly with everything from skirts to sweatpants to denim jeans. The beauty of a total denim look is that there are no rules; I tend to mix different shades or fabric densities for endless styling possibilities.

Beyond the classic denim shirt, I’m especially drawn to the patchwork styles trending this spring. These shirts mix different denim pieces with ethnic patterns, embroidery, and eclectic prints.

Every little one should have a denim shirt—it's the most versatile item in their wardrobe and perfect for layering. Here are my favorite denim shirts, great for both boys and girls.

Denim Shirts are just as Cute on a Girl as on a Boy.

This American Apparel Kids Chambray Long Sleeve Button-Down is their classic Chambray long sleeve button-down made for little ones.

This OshKosh B'Gosh CHAMBRAY BUTTON-FRONT SHIRT is an essential and is great for layering (though it is boys, I think it would be just as cute on a girl).

When in doubt, put him in this J.Crew BOYS' VINTAGE CHAMBRAY WORKSHIRT and put her in this similar GIRLS' CHAMBRAY KEEPER SHIRT

This gingham by Sovereign Code Woven Chambray Shirt for girls has a multihued embroidered yoke which compliments the Western-inspired attitude.

This Ralph Lauren Western Denim Shirt for Boys is a cool Western-inspired shirt with bold Southwestern-inspired embroidery throughout.

I Love this Zara CONTRASTING DENIM SHIRT for girls with contrast denim color block details.

This Scotch & Soda Shrunk Lightweight Patchwork Denim Shirt is comfortable enough to wear on its own or layered over a t-shirt, he will love the top's versatility (though it is boys, I think it would be just as cute on a girl).

This DIY Personalized Denim Shirt on the Free People Blog is a DIY project to customize an old denim shirt by adding a pop of colorful pattern. 

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